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Lifeguard Class in San Augustine County Texas
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Lifeguard Class in San Augustine County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in San Augustine County, Texas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in San Augustine County, Texas starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in San Augustine County, Texas.
A Lifeguard Class in San Augustine County Texas takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Most candidates come from San Augustine and the communities around it. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. About 10% of San Augustine County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in San Augustine County. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your San Augustine County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across San Augustine County, Texas, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in San Augustine County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in San Augustine County yet, which is common in rural counties. Certification is still open to candidates here, and because it is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid at facilities in neighboring counties.
Counties near San Augustine 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 San Augustine County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in San Augustine County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across San Augustine County. The county's largest communities are San Augustine and Broaddus, 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 San Augustine County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
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 San Augustine 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 San Augustine County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from San Augustine (1,867 residents) and Broaddus (182 residents). San Augustine 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.
Lifeguarding in San Augustine County: the local picture
San Augustine County has a population of about 7,833. That makes it the 178th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 15 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 62 square miles of San Augustine County, 10% of its area. That ranks it 20th of 254 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Most hiring in the county clusters around San Augustine (1,867), Broaddus (182). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in San Augustine County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Angelina County, Jasper County, Nacogdoches County, Sabine County.
The course itself does not vary by county: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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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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