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Lifeguard Class in Blaine County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Blaine County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Blaine County, Montana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Blaine County, Montana 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- 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
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Blaine County, Montana.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Blaine County Montana. Blaine County counts about 6,899 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Facilities in Blaine County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Blaine County are actually hiring for. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Blaine 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.
Yes. Across Blaine County, Montana, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Blaine County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Blaine 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 Blaine 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 Blaine County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Blaine County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Blaine County. The county's largest communities are Chinook and Harlem, 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 Blaine 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.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Montana?
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 Blaine 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 Blaine County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Chinook (1,160 residents) and Harlem (756 residents). Chinook 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 Blaine County: the local picture
About 6,899 people live in Blaine County. That makes it the 31st most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 1.6 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 0.3% of the county, 11 square miles, is water. That ranks it 32nd of 56 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 Chinook (1,160), Harlem (756). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Blaine County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chouteau County, Fergus County, Hill County, Petroleum 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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