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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Madison County, Montana involve?
Lifeguard certification in Madison County, Montana 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Madison County, Montana.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Madison County Montana are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Ennis accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Madison County. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Madison County.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Madison 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.
They do. Madison County employers in Montana recognise these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Madison County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Madison County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Madison County. The county's largest communities are Ennis, Sheridan and Twin Bridges, 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 Madison 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 Montana?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Madison County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Madison County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Ennis (1,047 residents), Sheridan (761 residents) and Twin Bridges (385 residents). Ennis 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 Madison County?
About 9,521 people live in Madison County. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 2.7 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 0.4% of the county, 15 square miles, is water. That ranks it 27th 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 Ennis (1,047), Sheridan (761), Twin Bridges (385), Virginia City (242). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Madison County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Fremont County, Beaverhead County, Gallatin County, Jefferson County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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