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Lifeguard Class in Chouteau County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Chouteau County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Chouteau County, Montana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Chouteau County, Montana 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- 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
- 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/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 Chouteau County, Montana.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Chouteau County Montana takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Much of the demand sits in and around Fort Benton. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. In Chouteau County those sites include Big Sandy Swimming Pool and Fort Benton City Pool.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Chouteau 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 Chouteau County in Montana take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Chouteau County
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Chouteau County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Chouteau County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Chouteau County
- Big Sandy Swimming Pool
- Fort Benton City 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 Chouteau County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Chouteau County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Chouteau County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Chouteau County. The county's largest communities are Fort Benton, Big Sandy and Geraldine, 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 Chouteau 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Chouteau County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Chouteau County. Named sites in Chouteau County include Big Sandy Swimming Pool and Fort Benton City 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 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 Chouteau County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Chouteau County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Fort Benton (1,425 residents), Big Sandy (588 residents) and Geraldine (203 residents). Fort Benton 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.
Lifeguarding in Chouteau County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 5,847 residents. That makes it the 34th most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 1.5 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 24 square miles of Chouteau County, 0.6% of its area. That ranks it 17th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Fort Benton (1,425), Big Sandy (588), Geraldine (203). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Chouteau County
- Pools: Big Sandy Swimming Pool, Fort Benton City Pool
Candidates in Chouteau County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Blaine County, Cascade County, Fergus County, Hill 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 Chouteau County Montana?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Chouteau County Montana:
- Big Sandy Swimming Pool (pool)
- Fort Benton City 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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