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Lifeguard Class in Richland County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Richland County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Richland County, Montana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Richland 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Richland County, Montana.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Richland County Montana. Sidney is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Richland County.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Richland 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Richland County in Montana take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Richland County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Richland County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Richland County. The county's largest communities are Sidney and Fairview, 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 Richland 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.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Montana?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Richland County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Richland County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Sidney (6,112 residents) and Fairview (866 residents). Sidney 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 Richland County?
Richland County has a population of about 11,173. That makes it the 20th most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 5.4 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 0.9% of the county, 19 square miles, is water. That ranks it 20th 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 Sidney (6,112), Fairview (866). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Richland County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Dawson County, McCone County, Roosevelt County, Wibaux 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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