Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Bolivar County Mississippi
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Bolivar County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Bolivar County, Mississippi involve?
Lifeguard certification in Bolivar County, Mississippi starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Bolivar County Mississippi are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. With roughly 28,968 people in Bolivar County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Sites like Cleveland Recreational Area and Delta State Aquatics Center are the kind of place that hires.
Most people book a date in Bolivar County and are working not long after. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Mississippi
- Lifeguard classes in Amite County
- Lifeguard classes in Attala County
- Lifeguard classes in Benton County
- Lifeguard classes in Calhoun County
- Lifeguard classes in Carroll County
- Lifeguard classes in Choctaw County
- Lifeguard classes in Greene County
- Lifeguard classes in Jefferson County
- Lifeguard classes in Lincoln County
- Lifeguard classes in Panola County
- Lifeguard classes in Yalobusha County
- See all 82 counties in Mississippi
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Bolivar County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Bolivar County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Bolivar County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Bolivar County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Bolivar County
- Cleveland Recreational Area
- Delta State Aquatics Center
- Kiddy 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 Bolivar County
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 Bolivar County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bolivar County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bolivar County. The county's largest communities are Cleveland, Shelby and Rosedale, 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 Bolivar County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Bolivar County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Bolivar County. Named sites in Bolivar County include Cleveland Recreational Area, Delta State Aquatics Center and Kiddy 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 Mississippi?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Bolivar County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Bolivar County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Cleveland (10,401 residents), Shelby (1,870 residents) and Rosedale (1,460 residents). Cleveland 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Bolivar County?
Bolivar County has a population of about 28,968. That makes it the 26th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 33 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Bolivar County holds 31 square miles of water, about 3.5% of the county. That ranks it 6th of 82 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Cleveland (10,401), Shelby (1,870), Rosedale (1,460), Mound Bayou (1,417). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Bolivar County
- Pools: Cleveland Recreational Area, Delta State Aquatics Center, Kiddy Pool
Candidates in Bolivar County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chicot County, Desha County, Phillips County, Coahoma County.
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.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
Learned a lot new things, taught very well
Dylan W., July 2022 - ★★★★★
Awesome course
Sean G., July 2022 - ★★★★★
Course was fun, and there is a lot to be learned.
Aidan F., July 2022 - ★★★★★
Course was very enjoyable to learn
James C., July 2022 - ★★★★★
Very repetitive but overall good
Christian D., July 2022 - ★★★★★
Course was well taught
Benjamin R., July 2022
What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Bolivar County Mississippi?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Bolivar County Mississippi:
- Cleveland Recreational Area (pool)
- Delta State Aquatics Center (pool)
- Kiddy Pool (pool)
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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved