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Lifeguard Class in Bienville Parish Louisiana
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Lifeguard certification in Bienville Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Bienville 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 Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
The Lifeguard Class in Bienville Parish Louisiana on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. A county of about 12,366 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. About 1.3% of Bienville Parish is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Bienville 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 Bienville Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Bienville Parish
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Bienville Parish 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 Bienville Parish
These are the closest counties we also cover. 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 Bienville Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bienville Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bienville Parish. The county's largest communities are Arcadia, Ringgold and Gibsland, 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 Bienville 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.
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 Bienville 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 Bienville Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Arcadia (2,580 residents), Ringgold (1,316 residents) and Gibsland (739 residents). Arcadia 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 Bienville Parish: the local picture
Bienville Parish has a population of about 12,366. That makes it the 55th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. 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.
Roughly 1.3% of the county, 11 square miles, is water. That ranks it 51st 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Arcadia (2,580), Ringgold (1,316), Gibsland (739), Saline (252). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Bienville Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bossier Parish, Claiborne Parish, Jackson Parish, Lincoln Parish.
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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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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