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Lifeguard Class in Charlton County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Charlton County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Charlton County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Charlton County, Georgia 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 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 Charlton County, Georgia.
The Lifeguard Class in Charlton County Georgia is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Much of the demand sits in and around Folkston. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Facilities in Charlton County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Charlton County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Charlton County class
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- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Charlton County, Georgia, employers accept the certification.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Charlton County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Charlton 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 Charlton County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 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 Charlton County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Charlton County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Charlton County. The county's largest communities are Folkston and Homeland, 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 Charlton 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.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Georgia?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Charlton County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Charlton County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Folkston (4,684 residents) and Homeland (899 residents). Folkston 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 Charlton County: the local picture
About 12,934 people live in Charlton County. That makes it the 112th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 17 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 2.3 square miles of Charlton County, 0.3% of its area. That ranks it 121st 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 Folkston (4,684), Homeland (899). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Charlton County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Baker County, Nassau County, Brantley County, Camden County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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