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Lifeguard Class in Yellowstone County Montana
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Lifeguard Class in Yellowstone County Montana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Yellowstone County, Montana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Yellowstone 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Our Lifeguard Class in Yellowstone County Montana is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Billings is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. In Yellowstone County those sites include Oasis Water Park and Splash Park.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Yellowstone County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Yellowstone County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Yellowstone County, Montana accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Yellowstone County
Public mapping records 6 named aquatic facilities in Yellowstone County. Among the sites listed there are 4 water parks and 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Yellowstone County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Yellowstone County
- Oasis Water Park
- Splash Park
- Spray Park
- The Reef
- South Park Pool
- Rose Park 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County Montana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Yellowstone County, Montana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Yellowstone County. The county's largest communities are Billings, Laurel and Broadview, 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Yellowstone County. Named sites in Yellowstone County include Oasis Water Park, Splash Park and Spray Park. 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 Yellowstone County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Yellowstone County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Billings (120,864 residents), Laurel (7,193 residents) and Broadview (138 residents). Billings 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 Yellowstone County: the local picture
About 170,843 people live in Yellowstone County. That makes it the 1st most populated of the 56 counties in Montana. At 65 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 0.6% of the county, 16 square miles, is water. That ranks it 26th 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 Billings (120,864), Laurel (7,193), Broadview (138). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Yellowstone County
- Water parks and splash pads: Oasis Water Park, Splash Park, Spray Park, The Reef
- Pools: South Park Pool, Rose Park Pool
Candidates in Yellowstone County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Big Horn County, Carbon County, Golden Valley County, Musselshell 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 Yellowstone County Montana?
6 aquatic facilities are on record in Yellowstone County Montana:
- Oasis Water Park (water park)
- Splash Park (water park)
- Spray Park (water park)
- The Reef (water park)
- South Park Pool (pool)
- Rose Park 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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