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Lifeguard Class in Leflore County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Leflore County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Leflore County, Mississippi at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Leflore County, Mississippi starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- The award spans 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 delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Leflore County, Mississippi.
The Lifeguard Class in Leflore County Mississippi is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. With roughly 26,378 people in Leflore County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Twin Rivers Swimming Pool and Greenwood Country Club Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Most people book a date in Leflore County and are working not long after. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Leflore 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.
They do. Leflore County employers in Mississippi recognise these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Leflore County
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Leflore County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Leflore County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Leflore County
- Twin Rivers Swimming Pool
- Greenwood Country Club 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 Leflore County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Leflore County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Leflore County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Leflore County. The county's largest communities are Greenwood, Itta Bena and Sidon, 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 Leflore County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Leflore County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Leflore County. Named sites in Leflore County include Twin Rivers Swimming Pool and Greenwood Country Club 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?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Leflore County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Leflore County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Greenwood (13,421 residents), Itta Bena (1,549 residents) and Sidon (299 residents). Greenwood 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.
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Lifeguarding in Leflore County: the local picture
About 26,378 people live in Leflore County. That makes it the 33rd most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 44 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Leflore County holds 12 square miles of water, about 2.0% of the county. That ranks it 21st 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Greenwood (13,421), Itta Bena (1,549), Sidon (299), Schlater (222). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Leflore County
- Pools: Twin Rivers Swimming Pool
- Private: Greenwood Country Club Pool
Candidates in Leflore County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Carroll County, Grenada County, Holmes County, Humphreys County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Leflore County Mississippi?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Leflore County Mississippi:
- Twin Rivers Swimming Pool (pool)
- Greenwood Country Club Pool (private club)
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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