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Lifeguard Class in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana
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Lifeguard certification in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Our Lifeguard Class in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. A county of about 103,616 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. With 41% of Terrebonne Parish under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Terrebonne Parish are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish in Louisiana accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Terrebonne Parish
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish Louisiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Terrebonne Parish. The county's largest communities are Houma, 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 Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Houma (31,733 residents). Houma 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 Terrebonne Parish: the local picture
About 103,616 people live in Terrebonne Parish. That makes it the 14th most populated of the 64 counties in Louisiana. At 84 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Terrebonne Parish holds 852 square miles of water, about 41% of the county. That ranks it 3rd 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 Houma (31,733). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Terrebonne Parish often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Assumption Parish, Lafourche Parish, St. Mary Parish, St. James Parish.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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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