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Lifeguard Class in Hill County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Hill County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Hill County, Montana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Hill 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
- 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
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Hill County, Montana.
The Lifeguard Class in Hill County Montana is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Hill County has about 16,276 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Havre City Swimming Pool and North Star Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Hill County is usually weeks rather than months. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Hill 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.
Yes. Employers across Hill County, Montana accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Hill County
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Hill County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Hill County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Hill County
- Havre City Swimming Pool
- North Star 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 Hill County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Hill County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Hill County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Hill County. The county's largest communities are Havre and Hingham, 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 Hill 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 Hill County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Hill County. Named sites in Hill County include Havre City Swimming Pool and North Star 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?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Hill County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Hill County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Havre (9,330 residents) and Hingham (130 residents). Havre 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.
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Lifeguarding in Hill County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 16,276 residents. That makes it the 12th most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 5.6 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 17 square miles of Hill County, 0.6% of its area. That ranks it 22nd 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 Havre (9,330), Hingham (130). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Hill County
- Pools: Havre City Swimming Pool, North Star Pool
Candidates in Hill County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Blaine County, Chouteau County, Liberty County, Judith Basin 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 Hill County Montana?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Hill County Montana:
- Havre City Swimming Pool (pool)
- North Star 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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