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Lifeguard Class in Perry County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Perry County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Perry County, Mississippi at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Perry 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- 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
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Perry County, Mississippi.
The Lifeguard Class in Perry County Mississippi on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Perry County is home to around 11,315 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Longfield Sandbar and Breakover Sandbar are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Perry 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, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Perry County, Mississippi.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Perry County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Perry County. Among the sites listed there are 2 beaches and open-water sites. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Perry County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Perry County
- Longfield Sandbar
- Breakover Sandbar
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Perry County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Perry County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Perry County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Perry County. The county's largest communities are Richton, Beaumont and New Augusta, 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 Perry County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Perry County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Perry County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Perry County include Longfield Sandbar and Breakover Sandbar. 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 Perry County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Perry County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Richton (896 residents), Beaumont (660 residents) and New Augusta (537 residents). Richton 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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What is lifeguarding like in Perry County?
The county is home to roughly 11,315 residents. That makes it the 65th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 18 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Perry County holds 2.9 square miles of water, about 0.4% of the county. That ranks it 51st 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 Richton (896), Beaumont (660), New Augusta (537). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Perry County
- Beaches and waterfront: Longfield Sandbar, Breakover Sandbar
Candidates in Perry County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Forrest County, George County, Greene County, Jones 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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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Perry County Mississippi?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Perry County Mississippi:
- Longfield Sandbar (beach)
- Breakover Sandbar (beach)
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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