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Lifeguard Class in Clarke County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Clarke County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Clarke County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Clarke 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- 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
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Clarke County, Georgia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Clarke County Georgia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Clarke County counts about 129,933 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. In Clarke County those sites include Memorial Park Public Pool and Rocksprings Park Pool.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Clarke County. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Clarke County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Clarke County, Georgia.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Clarke County?
Public mapping records 4 named aquatic facilities in Clarke County. Among the sites listed there are 4 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Clarke County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Clarke County
- Memorial Park Public Pool
- Rocksprings Park Pool
- Gabrielsen Natatorium
- Scarborough Place
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Clarke County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Clarke County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Clarke County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Clarke County. The county's largest communities are Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Winterville and Bogart, 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 Clarke County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Clarke County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Clarke County. Named sites in Clarke County include Memorial Park Public Pool, Rocksprings Park Pool and Gabrielsen Natatorium. 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 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 Clarke County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Clarke County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (128,628 residents), Winterville (1,195 residents) and Bogart (110 residents). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) 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.
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What is lifeguarding like in Clarke County?
The county is home to roughly 129,933 residents. That makes it the 19th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 1,089 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 1.5% of the county, 1.8 square miles, is water. That ranks it 136th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (128,628), Winterville (1,195), Bogart (110). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Clarke County
- Pools: Memorial Park Public Pool, Rocksprings Park Pool, Gabrielsen Natatorium, Scarborough Place
Candidates in Clarke County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Barrow County, Jackson County, Madison County, Oconee County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Clarke County Georgia?
4 aquatic facilities are on record in Clarke County Georgia:
- Memorial Park Public Pool (pool)
- Rocksprings Park Pool (pool)
- Gabrielsen Natatorium (pool)
- Scarborough Place (pool)
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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