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Lifeguard Class in Garfield County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Garfield County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Garfield County, Montana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Garfield County, Montana starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. 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
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final 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
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Garfield County, Montana.
Our Lifeguard Class in Garfield County Montana is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Jordan is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Garfield County holds 173 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Garfield 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. Employers across Garfield County, Montana accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Garfield County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Garfield County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Garfield County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Garfield County
- Jordan Community 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 Garfield County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Garfield County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Garfield County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Garfield County. The county's largest communities are Jordan, 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 Garfield 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Garfield County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Garfield County. Named sites in Garfield County include Jordan Community 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Garfield County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Garfield County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Jordan (365 residents). Jordan 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 Garfield County?
About 1,211 people live in Garfield County. That makes it the 51st most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 0.3 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 173 square miles of Garfield County, 3.6% of its area. That ranks it 1st 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 Jordan (365). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Garfield County
- Pools: Jordan Community Pool
Candidates in Garfield County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Custer County, McCone County, Petroleum County, Prairie County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: 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 Garfield County Montana?
One aquatic facility is on record in Garfield County Montana:
- Jordan Community 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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