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Lifeguard Class in Sharkey County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Sharkey County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Sharkey County, Mississippi at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Sharkey 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- 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
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Sharkey County Mississippi. Much of the demand sits in and around Rolling Fork. 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. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. They are the skills a Sharkey County facility will expect on day one.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Sharkey 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Sharkey County in Mississippi take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Sharkey County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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 Sharkey County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Sharkey County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Sharkey County. The county's largest communities are Rolling Fork, Anguilla and Cary, 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 Sharkey County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
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 Sharkey County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Sharkey County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Rolling Fork (1,509 residents), Anguilla (486 residents) and Cary (238 residents). Rolling Fork 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.
Lifeguarding in Sharkey County: the local picture
About 3,336 people live in Sharkey County. That makes it the 81st most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 7.7 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Sharkey County holds 3.4 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 47th 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 Rolling Fork (1,509), Anguilla (486), Cary (238). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Sharkey County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Humphreys County, Issaquena County, Washington County, Yazoo 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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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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