Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in De Soto Parish Louisiana
Last updated
Lifeguard certification in De Soto Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in De Soto 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 De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in De Soto Parish Louisiana is set out below. With roughly 27,114 people in De Soto Parish, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
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. De Soto Parish holds 18 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Louisiana
- Lifeguard classes in Ascension Parish
- Lifeguard classes in Cameron Parish
- Lifeguard classes in Catahoula Parish
- Lifeguard classes in Claiborne Parish
- Lifeguard classes in Concordia Parish
- Lifeguard classes in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Lifeguard classes in East Carroll Parish
- Lifeguard classes in Franklin Parish
- Lifeguard classes in LaSalle Parish
- Lifeguard classes in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Lifeguard classes in St. John the Baptist Parish
- See all 64 counties in Louisiana
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your De Soto 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 De Soto Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in De Soto Parish
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in De Soto 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 De Soto 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 De Soto Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across De Soto Parish. The county's largest communities are Mansfield, Stonewall and Logansport, 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 De Soto 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 De Soto 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 De Soto Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Mansfield (4,575 residents), Stonewall (2,535 residents) and Logansport (1,332 residents). Mansfield 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 De Soto Parish: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 27,114 residents. That makes it the 36th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 31 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
De Soto Parish holds 18 square miles of water, about 2.0% of the county. That ranks it 38th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Mansfield (4,575), Stonewall (2,535), Logansport (1,332), South Mansfield (337). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in De Soto Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Caddo Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Red River Parish, Sabine Parish.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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.
- ★★★★★
Hope to see more classes taught
Suzanne D., March 2022 - ★★★★★
I thought the course made me prepared
Nicole D., March 2022 - ★★★★★
Must do this course
Laura I., January 2022 - ★★★★★
Well run and makes it fun
Francis W., September 2021 - ★★★★★
remember to do prerequisites
Felix D., August 2021 - ★★★★★
Great course, overall fun experience
Michael S., August 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