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Lifeguard Class in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana
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What does lifeguard certification in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana involve?
Lifeguard certification in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
The Lifeguard Class in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Jefferson Davis Parish counts about 31,553 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. Open water covers 7 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Jefferson Davis Parish. The county's largest communities are Jennings, Welsh and Lake Arthur, 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 Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Jennings (9,372 residents), Welsh (3,289 residents) and Lake Arthur (2,565 residents). Jennings 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish has a population of about 31,553. That makes it the 33rd most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 48 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Jefferson Davis Parish holds 7.2 square miles of water, about 1.1% of the county. That ranks it 55th 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 Jennings (9,372), Welsh (3,289), Lake Arthur (2,565), Elton (986). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Jefferson Davis Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Acadia Parish, Allen Parish, Beauregard Parish, Calcasieu 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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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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