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Lifeguard Class in Walthall County Mississippi
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Lifeguard Class in Walthall County Mississippi runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Walthall County, Mississippi involve?
Lifeguard certification in Walthall County, Mississippi starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Walthall County, Mississippi.
If you want to guard in Walthall County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Walthall County Mississippi is where it starts. Tylertown is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. They are the skills a Walthall 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. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Walthall County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Walthall County in Mississippi take these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Walthall County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Walthall 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 Walthall 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 Walthall County Mississippi: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Walthall County, Mississippi?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Walthall County. The county's largest communities are Tylertown, 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 Walthall 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?
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 Walthall County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Walthall County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Tylertown (1,471 residents). Tylertown 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 Walthall County?
Walthall County has a population of about 13,863. That makes it the 58th most populated of the 82 counties in Mississippi. At 34 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.1% of the county, 0.5 square miles, is water. That ranks it 82nd 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 Tylertown (1,471). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Walthall County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Washington Parish, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Marion 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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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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