LIFEGUARD TRAINING HEADQUARTERS – Your Center for Life Guard Training
Simpson County is located in south central Mississippi’s Piney Woods region, with Mendenhall as its county seat and Magee as its largest city. The Strong River winds through the county.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Simpson County’s river and community-pool activity.
Lifeguard training in Simpson County, Mississippi at a glance
Simpson 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
- 300 yards unbroken, 2 minutes treading using legs only, and a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 ft within 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 Simpson County, Mississippi.
CMAHC-Aligned Training
American Aquatics and Safety Training measures its curriculum against the prevailing standards of the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for pools, camps, and recreation programs serving Mendenhall, Magee, and the surrounding Simpson County area.
Core Curriculum
In Simpson 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: Practise entries appropriate to shallow and deep water and to different deck configurations.
- In-Water Stabilization: Manage suspected spinal injuries in the water, which is where handling errors do the most harm.
CPR & AED Training
- High-Quality Compressions: Compress at the correct rate and depth, letting the chest recoil fully between each one.
- AED Operation: Get the pads in the right place and work the unit into the cycle with minimal downtime.
- Rescue Breathing: Ventilate at the correct ratio, which differs between adults, children and infants.
Simpson County Lifeguard Certification Requirements
To enroll in Simpson County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.
Minimum Age
- 15 years or older for pool/waterpark certification.
- 16 years or older for waterfront/beach certification.
Physical Performance Test
Rescue training assumes a working level of swimming ability, and these benchmarks are how that assumption gets verified.
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl, breaststroke, or a mix of the two.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
- Bring up a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet and return it, all within 1 minute 40 seconds, and without using the ladder or pool steps to exit.
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.
- Identifying shock and heat illness early, and responding to other medical emergencies.
How It Works: The Path to Certification
Simpson County candidates work through the coursework online and reserve their diary only for the in-person session.
- Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
- Step 2: Book the in-person skills session with us and have the date confirmed.
- Step 3: Attend the session and satisfy both the physical prerequisite and the rescue evaluation.
- Step 4: Pass the final written paper to complete the certification.
Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session
Come to the practical day with the following:
Proper Swimwear
A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.
Towels & Warm Layers
Two dry towels minimum, plus warm clothing to keep your core temperature up between drills.
Hydration & Nutrition
A refillable water bottle and high-energy food, since the physical sessions are long and demanding.
Documentation
Photo ID issued by a government body or school, confirming your age, required on the first day.
Certification
Upon successful completion, students in Simpson 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 Simpson County?
The Strong River along with local community pools and camps around Mendenhall and Magee create year-round demand for lifeguards and staff trained in water rescue and emergency response.
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 Simpson 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
Positions on beaches, oceans and waterfronts frequently call for open-water or waterfront rescue training that a standard pool certification does not include.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Simpson County
How long does lifeguard training take?
The full course runs about 25 to 27.5 hours. Most of that is the online classroom component, which you finish before the required in-person skills session.
Where is this certification accepted?
They are. Certification through American Aquatics and Safety Training aligns with the standards the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) references.
What should I bring to my in-person skills session?
Bring swimwear you can work in, a towel, a swim cap, dry clothes, water, and photo ID that proves your age. Goggles are fine for the swim and must be removed for the object retrieval.
What happens if I don't pass the physical prerequisites?
Not clearing them on the first day is common. You will get specific feedback on the element that failed, and scheduling is flexible enough to move you to a future date.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Simpson County
$195 Total 27.5 hours, delivered as online modules and one in-person skills day. Certification is valid for two years.
Our training partner American Aquatics & Safety Training schedules and runs the classes.
Lifeguard classes in Simpson County
A Simpson County course runs as online coursework plus one skills session in the pool. The Simpson County certification bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid into a 27.5-hour programme.
How the course is structured in Simpson County
Delivery splits in two. Online you cover surveillance, rescue theory and emergency action planning; in person you are assessed on entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management.
Who lifeguard courses in Simpson County are for
Lifeguard courses in Simpson County are open to candidates aged 15 and over who can pass the prerequisite swim test. Most people who become a lifeguard in Simpson County go on to work at community pools, waterparks, school and university facilities and open-water sites across Mississippi.
What lifeguard certification in Simpson County costs
The Simpson County course costs $195. That covers the online modules, the in-person skills session, and a certification valid two years from issue. Classes in Simpson County run year-round and the online portion opens the moment you enroll.
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Last updated September 20, 2026