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Lifeguard Class in Midland County Texas
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Lifeguard Class in Midland County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Midland County, Texas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Midland County, Texas starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Midland County, Texas.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Midland County Texas is set out below. Candidates typically travel in from Midland and nearby. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Locally that means sites such as Washington Aquatic Center and Doug Russell Aquatics.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Midland County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Midland County in Texas take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Midland County?
Public mapping records 4 named aquatic facilities in Midland County. Among the sites listed there are 2 water parks and 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Midland County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Midland County
- Washington Aquatic Center
- Doug Russell Aquatics
- FMH Foundation Natatorium
- COM Aquatics
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Midland 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 Midland County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Midland County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Midland County. The county's largest communities are Midland and Odessa, 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 Midland 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 Midland County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Midland County. Named sites in Midland County include Washington Aquatic Center, Doug Russell Aquatics and FMH Foundation Natatorium. 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Midland County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Midland County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Midland (138,359 residents) and Odessa (4,080 residents). Midland 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Midland County?
The county is home to roughly 177,108 residents. That makes it the 30th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 197 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 1.6 square miles of Midland County, 0.2% of its area. That ranks it 199th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Midland (138,359), Odessa (4,080). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Midland County
- Water parks and splash pads: Washington Aquatic Center, Doug Russell Aquatics
- Pools: FMH Foundation Natatorium, COM Aquatics
Candidates in Midland County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Andrews County, Ector County, Glasscock County, Martin 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 Midland County Texas?
4 aquatic facilities are on record in Midland County Texas:
- Washington Aquatic Center (water park)
- Doug Russell Aquatics (water park)
- FMH Foundation Natatorium (pool)
- COM Aquatics (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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