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Lifeguard Training in Pike County, Mississippi

Pike County sits in southwest Mississippi and includes the county seat Magnolia as well as McComb, the county’s largest city and a historic railroad hub, with the Bogue Chitto River running through the area.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Pike County’s river and community-pool activity.
Lifeguard Training in Pike County

Lifeguard training in Pike County, Mississippi at a glance

Pike County, Mississippi pricing is $195.00 for 27.5 hours of training, 7.5 of them online and 2 days in person, with a minimum age of 15 and a 300 yard swim.

Cost
$195.00 per participant, group discounts available.
Length
7.5 hours online plus 2 days in person (27.5 hours total).
Minimum age
15 by the last day of class.
Swim test
A continuous 300 yard swim, a 2 minute tread without arms, and a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 ft inside 1:40.
Certifications
Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid.
Valid for
Two years. Recertification is 10 hours in person.
Format
Blended, online at your own pace, then an in-person skills session available on request in Pike County, Mississippi.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

American Aquatics and Safety Training keeps the syllabus aligned with current Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code standards (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for pools, camps, and aquatic programs serving McComb, Magnolia, and the surrounding Pike County area.

Core Curriculum

In Pike County, coursework divides between water rescue and surveillance on one hand and professional resuscitation on the other.

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Cover your zone to a set pattern and distinguish active distress from passive drowning.
  • Water Entries: Choose an entry that suits the depth and the layout, then perform it at speed.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Hold and protect casualties with possible head, neck or back damage until extrication is safe.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Work to the required rate and depth, and let the chest come all the way back up.
  • AED Operation: Place the pads correctly and fold the device into the compression cycle without pausing longer than needed.
  • Rescue Breathing: Ventilate at the correct ratio, which differs between adults, children and infants.

Pike County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Pike County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

These are screening standards, not fitness goals: they confirm you can work in deep water before rescue training starts.
  • 300 continuous yards, front crawl or breaststroke or any combination of them.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  • Recover a 10-pound object lying at 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute 40 seconds, then carry it back through the water without touching a ladder or the steps.

Skills You'll Master

The curriculum is organized into three core disciplines: water rescue, resuscitation, and first aid.

Water Rescue Techniques & Surveillance

  • Reaching and throwing assists using rescue equipment.
  • Active and passive drowning victim rescues.
  • Multiple-victim response prioritization.
  • Submerged victim recovery in shallow and deep water.

CPR / AED for Professional Responders

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR technique.
  • Two-rescuer CPR coordination.
  • AED use on adult, child, and infant victims.
  • Choking and airway obstruction response.

Advanced First Aid & Medical Emergencies

  • Bleeding control and wound care.
  • Recognition and management of shock, heat-related illness and further medical emergencies.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

The Pike County programme is delivered in two halves: self-paced study first, then a single scheduled practical block.
  • Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
  • Step 2: Reach out so we can schedule the hands-on session and confirm timings.
  • Step 3: Attend in person, pass the water prerequisite, then pass the rescue skills evaluation.
  • Step 4: Sit and pass the final written evaluation to finish.
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Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session

For the skills clinic, bring:
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Proper Swimwear

A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.

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Towels & Warm Layers

A minimum of two dry towels and warm layers, to stay at temperature during the gaps between drills.

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Hydration & Nutrition

A refillable water bottle and high-energy food, since the physical sessions are long and demanding.

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Documentation

Government or school photo identification proving your age, checked on Day 1.

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Pike County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
Course content is reviewed against the CMAHC-referenced criteria in force.
Employers and regions apply different rules, so verify with the facility you want to work at that this certification meets what they ask for.

Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Pike County?

The Bogue Chitto River and area recreational facilities around McComb and Magnolia bring steady water activity to Pike County, making certified lifeguards and water-safety training valuable for local pools, camps, and youth programs.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive hands-on instruction in:
  • Injury prevention and facility safety
  • Patron surveillance techniques
  • Water rescue skills
  • Victim assessment
  • First aid
  • CPR/AED

Career Opportunities

A lifeguard certification can open the door to rewarding employment opportunities in Pike County and beyond.
  • Pool and waterpark lifeguard positions
  • Resort and hotel aquatics staff
  • Community and recreation center supervision
  • Camp and school aquatics programs
  • Aquatics facility management

Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Pike County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Budget roughly 25 to 27.5 hours in total. Because the format is blended, the classroom share is completed online and only the skills session needs to be attended in person.
Yes, the certification follows standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) and is issued by American Aquatics and Safety Training.
Pack a swimsuit you can work in, a towel, a swim cap, dry clothes to change into, water, and photo identification that proves your age. Goggles are permitted for the swim but must come off for the object retrieval.
The prerequisites are a safety gate and cannot be waived. Miss them on day one and instructors will tell you exactly what to practise, with a transfer into a later session once you are ready.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Pike County

$195 Expect 27.5 hours: online coursework plus one skills session in person. The resulting certification is valid for two years.

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Classes run through American Aquatics & Safety Training, the training partner for this site.

Lifeguard classes in Pike County: what to expect

Classes in Pike County all run blended: coursework online first, then a single in-person session where you are assessed in the water. Certification in Pike County follows once the rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid components are passed, 27.5 hours in total.

The format of a lifeguard course in Pike County

Expect self-paced online study on scanning, rescue theory and emergency planning, then one practical day working entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management in the pool.

Entry requirements for lifeguard courses in Pike County

Lifeguard courses in Pike County require candidates to be at least 15 by the last day of class and to complete the swim test. Those who become a lifeguard in Pike County typically work at municipal pools, waterparks, campus aquatic centers and waterfronts across Mississippi.

Cost of lifeguard certification in Pike County

The Pike County course is $195, covering the online modules, the in-person skills assessment and a certification valid two years. Classes in Pike County are scheduled all year round.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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