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Lifeguard Class in Tensas Parish Louisiana
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Lifeguard certification in Tensas Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
If you want to guard in Tensas Parish this year, the Lifeguard Class in Tensas Parish Louisiana is where it starts. Newellton is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. With 6.0% of Tensas Parish under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Tensas 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 Tensas Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Tensas Parish
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Tensas 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 Tensas 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 Tensas Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Tensas Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Tensas Parish. The county's largest communities are Newellton, St. Joseph and Waterproof, 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 Tensas 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 Tensas 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 Tensas Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Newellton (808 residents), St. Joseph (762 residents) and Waterproof (487 residents). Newellton 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 Tensas Parish: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 3,764 residents. That makes it the 64th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 6.2 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 38 square miles of Tensas Parish, 6.0% of its area. That ranks it 21st 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 Newellton (808), St. Joseph (762), Waterproof (487). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Tensas Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Catahoula Parish, Concordia Parish, Franklin Parish, Madison 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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