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Lifeguard Class in Beauregard Parish Louisiana
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What does lifeguard certification in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana involve?
Lifeguard certification in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours of online training plus 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Starting at $195.00 per participant, with group discounts available.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours of online training plus 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke; tread water for 2 minutes without using arms; and retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet of water and swim it back within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date of issue. Recertification is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: online coursework completed at your own pace, then in-person skills sessions in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Beauregard Parish Louisiana. Much of the demand sits in and around DeRidder. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. They are the skills a Beauregard Parish facility will expect on day one.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Beauregard Parish are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Beauregard Parish class
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- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open now. Seats fill quickly due to seasonal demand, so secure your spot today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers throughout Beauregard Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Beauregard Parish?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Beauregard Parish. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Beauregard Parish is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Beauregard Parish
- West Park 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 Beauregard Parish
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Beauregard Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Beauregard Parish. The county's largest communities are DeRidder and Merryville, 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 Beauregard Parish?
The full lifeguard certification course is $195.00. It covers water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in one package. Standalone CPR/AED is $25.00 and standalone First Aid is $19.99 if you only need to renew one component.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Beauregard Parish?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Beauregard Parish. Named sites in Beauregard Parish include West Park 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 Louisiana?
Most pool employers require candidates to be at least 15 years old on the final day of the course, and waterfront or beach positions usually require 16 or older. Individual employers in Beauregard Parish may set a higher minimum, so check the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You must swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet of water then return with it. The swim test is done at the start of the in-person session, so arrive ready to get in the water.
Which communities in Beauregard Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from DeRidder (9,158 residents) and Merryville (957 residents). DeRidder 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 Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish has a population of about 36,827. That makes it the 29th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 32 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.7% of the county, 8.5 square miles, is water. That ranks it 54th of 64 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 DeRidder (9,158), Merryville (957). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Beauregard Parish
- Pools: West Park Pool
Candidates in Beauregard Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Allen Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vernon Parish.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Beauregard Parish Louisiana?
One aquatic facility is on record in Beauregard Parish Louisiana:
- West Park 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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