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Lifeguard Class in Bossier Parish Louisiana
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Lifeguard certification in Bossier Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Bossier 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 Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Bossier Parish Louisiana. A county of about 129,795 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Open water covers 27 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Bossier Parish class
Choose your approved provider:
- 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 Bossier Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Bossier Parish
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Bossier 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 Bossier 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 Bossier Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bossier Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bossier Parish. The county's largest communities are Bossier City, Haughton and Shreveport, 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 Bossier 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 Bossier 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 Bossier Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Bossier City (62,738 residents), Haughton (4,430 residents) and Shreveport (2,821 residents). Bossier City 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 Bossier Parish: the local picture
About 129,795 people live in Bossier Parish. That makes it the 12th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 155 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Bossier Parish holds 27 square miles of water, about 3.1% of the county. That ranks it 30th 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 Bossier City (62,738), Haughton (4,430), Shreveport (2,821), Benton (2,083). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Bossier Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Lafayette County, Miller County, Bienville Parish, Caddo Parish.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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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