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Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Mississippi at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and 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 Montgomery County, Mississippi.
Our Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Mississippi is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Much of the demand sits in and around Winona. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Every guarding post in Montgomery County rests on that same set of skills.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Montgomery 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. Montgomery County employers in Mississippi recognise these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Montgomery County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Montgomery County. The county's largest communities are Winona, Duck Hill and Kilmichael, 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 Montgomery 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Montgomery County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Montgomery County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Winona (4,079 residents), Duck Hill (1,181 residents) and Kilmichael (587 residents). Winona 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 Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has a population of about 9,600. That makes it the 69th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 24 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 0.9 square miles of Montgomery County, 0.2% of its area. That ranks it 79th 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 Winona (4,079), Duck Hill (1,181), Kilmichael (587). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Montgomery County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Attala County, Carroll County, Choctaw County, Grenada 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.
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