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Lifeguard Class in Lee County Texas
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Lifeguard Class in Lee County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Lee County, Texas involve?
Lifeguard certification in Lee County, Texas starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Lee County, Texas.
A Lifeguard Class in Lee County Texas takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Much of the demand sits in and around Giddings. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. Every guarding post in Lee County rests on that same set of skills.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Lee County are actually hiring for. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Lee County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Lee County, Texas accept these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Lee County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Lee County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Lee County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Lee County
- Giddings City Swimming Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Lee County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Lee County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lee County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lee County. The county's largest communities are Giddings and Lexington, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in Lee County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Lee County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Lee County. Named sites in Lee County include Giddings City Swimming Pool. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Texas?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Lee County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Lee County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Giddings (5,254 residents) and Lexington (1,289 residents). Giddings is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
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What is lifeguarding like in Lee County?
Lee County has a population of about 18,240. That makes it the 130th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 29 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 5.1 square miles of Lee County, 0.8% of its area. That ranks it 150th of 254 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
The largest communities here are Giddings (5,254), Lexington (1,289). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Lee County
- Pools: Giddings City Swimming Pool
Candidates in Lee County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bastrop County, Burleson County, Fayette County, Milam County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Lee County Texas?
One aquatic facility is on record in Lee County Texas:
- Giddings City Swimming Pool (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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