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Lifeguard Class in Morehouse Parish Louisiana
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Lifeguard certification in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Morehouse Parish Louisiana is set out below. A county of about 23,955 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. 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. With 1.4% of Morehouse Parish under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Morehouse Parish candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Morehouse Parish
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Morehouse Parish. The county's largest communities are Bastrop, Mer Rouge and Collinston, 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Bastrop (8,989 residents), Mer Rouge (457 residents) and Collinston (256 residents). Bastrop 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 Morehouse Parish: the local picture
About 23,955 people live in Morehouse Parish. That makes it the 37th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 30 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 1.4% of the county, 11 square miles, is water. That ranks it 49th 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 Bastrop (8,989), Mer Rouge (457), Collinston (256), Bonita (161). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Morehouse Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Ashley County, Chicot County, Union County, Ouachita 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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