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Lifeguard Class in Appling County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Appling County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Appling County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Appling County, Georgia starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Appling County, Georgia.
If you want to guard in Appling County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Appling County Georgia is where it starts. Baxley is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. They are the skills a Appling County facility will expect on day one.
Course dates come round often, so a Appling County candidate rarely waits long. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Appling 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.
They do. Appling County employers in Georgia recognise these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Appling County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Appling 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 Appling County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Appling County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Appling County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Appling County. The county's largest communities are Baxley, Graham and Surrency, 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 Appling 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 Georgia?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Appling County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Appling County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Baxley (4,945 residents), Graham (264 residents) and Surrency (195 residents). Baxley 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.
Lifeguarding in Appling County: the local picture
About 18,457 people live in Appling County. That makes it the 99th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 36 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Appling County holds 4.0 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 91st of 159 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 Baxley (4,945), Graham (264), Surrency (195). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Appling County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bacon County, Jeff Davis County, Pierce County, Tattnall 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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