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Lifeguard Class in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana
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What does lifeguard certification in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana involve?
Lifeguard certification in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
The Lifeguard Class in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Population in St. Bernard Parish sits near 44,463. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. With 83% of St. Bernard Parish under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
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.
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How to register for your St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in St. Bernard Parish?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in St. Bernard Parish. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in St. Bernard Parish. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in St. Bernard Parish
- Hell Pass Coast
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across St. Bernard Parish. 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 St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in St. Bernard Parish. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in St. Bernard Parish include Hell Pass Coast. 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 St. Bernard 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish has a population of about 44,463. That makes it the 26th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 118 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 83% of the county, 1,778 square miles, is water. That ranks it 2nd 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.
Aquatic sites recorded in St. Bernard Parish
- Beaches and waterfront: Hell Pass Coast
Candidates in St. Bernard Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Hancock County.
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 St. Bernard Parish Louisiana?
One aquatic facility is on record in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana:
- Hell Pass Coast (beach)
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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