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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Madison County, Mississippi at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Madison County, Mississippi starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Madison County, Mississippi.
The Lifeguard Class in Madison County Mississippi is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Madison is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. With 3.7% of Madison County 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. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Madison County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Madison County, Mississippi, employers accept the certification.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Madison County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Madison County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Madison County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Madison County
- Whisper Lake Swimming Pool
- Ashton Park Community 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 Madison County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Madison County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Madison County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Madison County. The county's largest communities are Madison, Ridgeland and Canton, 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 Madison 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Madison County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Madison County. Named sites in Madison County include Whisper Lake Swimming Pool and Ashton Park Community 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?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Madison County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Madison County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Madison (27,987 residents), Ridgeland (24,459 residents) and Canton (10,742 residents). Madison 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 Madison County?
The county is home to roughly 112,511 residents. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 158 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 28 square miles of Madison County, 3.7% of its area. That ranks it 12th 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 Madison (27,987), Ridgeland (24,459), Canton (10,742), Gluckstadt (3,308). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Madison County
- Pools: Whisper Lake Swimming Pool, Ashton Park Community Pool
Candidates in Madison County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Attala County, Hinds County, Holmes County, Leake County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Madison County Mississippi?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Madison County Mississippi:
- Whisper Lake Swimming Pool (pool)
- Ashton Park Community 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.
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