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Lifeguard Class in George County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in George County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in George County, Mississippi involve?
Lifeguard certification in George 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in George County, Mississippi.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in George County Mississippi. Lucedale accounts for a large share of the guarding work in George County. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. With 1.0% of George County 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 George County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your George County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around George County in Mississippi take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in George County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in George County 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 George 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 George County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in George County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across George County. The county's largest communities are Lucedale, 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 George County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Mississippi?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in George County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in George County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lucedale (3,055 residents). Lucedale 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.
What is lifeguarding like in George County?
George County has a population of about 25,619. That makes it the 36th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 54 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 1.0% of the county, 5.0 square miles, is water. That ranks it 40th 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.
The largest communities here are Lucedale (3,055). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in George County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Mobile County, Greene County, Jackson County, Perry County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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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