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Lifeguard Class in Fall River County South Dakota
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Lifeguard Class in Fall River County South Dakota runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Fall River County, South Dakota involve?
Lifeguard certification in Fall River County, South Dakota starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Fall River County, South Dakota.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Fall River County South Dakota takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. A county of about 7,393 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Fall River County.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Fall River 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. Across Fall River County, South Dakota, employers accept the certification.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Fall River County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Fall River County. Among the sites listed there are 1 water park. Every recorded site in Fall River County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Fall River County
- Evans Plunge
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Fall River County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 3 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 Fall River County South Dakota: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Fall River County, South Dakota?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Fall River County. The county's largest communities are Hot Springs, Edgemont and Oelrichs, 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 Fall River County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Fall River County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Fall River County. Named sites in Fall River County include Evans Plunge. 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 South Dakota?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Fall River County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Fall River County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Hot Springs (3,609 residents), Edgemont (767 residents) and Oelrichs (126 residents). Hot Springs 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 Fall River County?
About 7,393 people live in Fall River County. That makes it the 25th most populated of the 66 counties in South Dakota. At 4.2 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Fall River County holds 9.3 square miles of water, about 0.5% of the county. That ranks it 34th of 66 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 Hot Springs (3,609), Edgemont (767), Oelrichs (126). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Fall River County
- Water parks and splash pads: Evans Plunge
Candidates in Fall River County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Dawes County, Sioux County, Custer County, Niobrara 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 Fall River County South Dakota?
One aquatic facility is on record in Fall River County South Dakota:
- Evans Plunge (water park)
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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