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Lifeguard Class in Pike County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Pike County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Pike County, Mississippi involve?
Lifeguard certification in Pike 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Pike County, Mississippi.
The Lifeguard Class in Pike County Mississippi is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. McComb is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Facilities in Pike County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Pike County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Pike County, Mississippi, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Pike County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Pike County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Pike County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Pike County
- Swimmimg 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 Pike 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 Pike County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Pike County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Pike County. The county's largest communities are McComb, Magnolia and Summit, 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 Pike County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Pike County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Pike County. Named sites in Pike County include Swimmimg 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Pike County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Pike County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from McComb (11,914 residents), Magnolia (1,830 residents) and Summit (1,455 residents). McComb 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 Pike County?
About 39,394 people live in Pike County. That makes it the 19th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 96 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 1.5 square miles of Pike County, 0.4% of its area. That ranks it 69th 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 McComb (11,914), Magnolia (1,830), Summit (1,455), Osyka (367). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Pike County
- Pools: Swimmimg Pool
Candidates in Pike County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Amite County, Lincoln County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Pike County Mississippi?
One aquatic facility is on record in Pike County Mississippi:
- Swimmimg 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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