Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Arkansas
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Arkansas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Arkansas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Arkansas starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final 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
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Montgomery County, Arkansas.
Our Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Arkansas is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Candidates typically travel in from Mount Ida and nearby. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. About 2.6% of Montgomery County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Arkansas
- Lifeguard classes in Bradley County
- Lifeguard classes in Craighead County
- Lifeguard classes in Garland County
- Lifeguard classes in Johnson County
- Lifeguard classes in Miller County
- Lifeguard classes in Mississippi County
- Lifeguard classes in Monroe County
- Lifeguard classes in Nevada County
- Lifeguard classes in Newton County
- Lifeguard classes in Van Buren County
- See all 75 counties in Arkansas
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Montgomery 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Montgomery County in Arkansas take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Montgomery County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Montgomery County Arkansas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Montgomery County. The county's largest communities are Mount Ida, Norman and Oden, 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 Montgomery County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Arkansas?
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 Montgomery County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Montgomery County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Mount Ida (1,005 residents), Norman (309 residents) and Oden (185 residents). Mount Ida 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has a population of about 8,620. That makes it the 64th most populated of the 75 counties in Arkansas. At 11 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Montgomery County holds 21 square miles of water, about 2.6% of the county. That ranks it 20th of 75 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 Mount Ida (1,005), Norman (309), Oden (185), Black Springs (94). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Montgomery County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clark County, Garland County, Hot Spring County, Howard County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
Perfect execution
Jack M., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Went awesome.
Michael K., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Would take again was enjoyable and fun
Jonathan B., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Was a easy learning experience
Zachary L., June 2021 - ★★★★★
The course was taught very well and thoroughly
Dylan S., June 2021 - ★★★★★
I will continue to practice CPR, First Aid, etc
Bianca S., June 2021
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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved