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Lifeguard Class in Jefferson Parish Louisiana
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Lifeguard certification in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Jefferson 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 Parish, Louisiana.
The Lifeguard Class in Jefferson Parish Louisiana is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Kenner is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. 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. Jefferson Parish holds 341 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Jefferson 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 Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Jefferson Parish
Public mapping records 6 named aquatic facilities in Jefferson Parish. Among the sites listed there are 5 public pools and swim clubs and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Jefferson Parish is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Jefferson Parish
- Overnight Guest Pool
- Love Swimming
- Social Pool
- Wavepool
- Piscina
- The Carol 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 Jefferson 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 Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Jefferson Parish. The county's largest communities are Kenner, Gretna and Harahan, 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 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 Jefferson Parish?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Jefferson Parish. Named sites in Jefferson Parish include Overnight Guest Pool, Love Swimming and Social 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 Jefferson 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 Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Kenner (63,333 residents), Gretna (17,026 residents) and Harahan (8,719 residents). Kenner 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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Lifeguarding in Jefferson Parish: the local picture
Jefferson Parish has a population of about 421,777. That makes it the 2nd most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 1,402 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 53% of the county, 341 square miles, is water. That ranks it 9th of 64 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Work tends to concentrate in Kenner (63,333), Gretna (17,026), Harahan (8,719), Westwego (8,148). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Jefferson Parish
- Pools: Overnight Guest Pool, Love Swimming, Social Pool, Wavepool, Piscina
- Private: The Carol Pool
Candidates in Jefferson Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Lafourche Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, St. Charles Parish.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Jefferson Parish Louisiana?
6 aquatic facilities are on record in Jefferson Parish Louisiana:
- Overnight Guest Pool (pool)
- Love Swimming (pool)
- Social Pool (pool)
- Wavepool (pool)
- Piscina (pool)
- The Carol Pool (private club)
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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