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Lifeguard Class in Cobb County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Cobb County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Cobb County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Cobb County, Georgia starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- 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
- It covers 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 Cobb County, Georgia.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Cobb County Georgia takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Population in Cobb County sits near 776,743. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Six Flags White Water and Hurricane Harbor are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Cobb County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Cobb County, Georgia accept these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Cobb County
Public mapping records 87 named aquatic facilities in Cobb County. Among the first 14 listed there are 9 public pools and swim clubs, 3 school and college pools and 2 water parks. Every recorded site in Cobb County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Cobb County
- Six Flags White Water
- Hurricane Harbor
- Goldfish Swim School - Acworth
- Aqua Tots Swim Schools
- Big Blue Swim School
- Village North Highlands HOA Swimming Pool
- Highlands At Wesley Chapel Swimming Pool
- Westchester Crossing Community Pool
- Raintree Forest Neighborhood Pool
- Alpine Swim and Racket Club Pool
- Mountain View Aquatic Center
- Mallard Lake Community Pool
- Chatsworth Community Pool
- Summerford Community Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Cobb County
These adjacent counties fall inside our coverage as well, and since the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid across all of them.
Lifeguard class in Cobb County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Cobb County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Cobb County. The county's largest communities are Marietta, Smyrna and Kennesaw, 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 Cobb 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 Cobb County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Cobb County. Named sites in Cobb County include Six Flags White Water, Hurricane Harbor and Goldfish Swim School - Acworth. 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?
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 Cobb County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Cobb County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Marietta (62,769 residents), Smyrna (56,566 residents) and Kennesaw (34,683 residents). Marietta 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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Lifeguarding in Cobb County: the local picture
Cobb County has a population of about 776,743. That makes it the 3rd most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 2,287 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Water covers 4.6 square miles of Cobb County, 1.3% of its area. That ranks it 78th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Marietta (62,769), Smyrna (56,566), Kennesaw (34,683), Acworth (22,379). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Cobb County
- Water parks and splash pads: Six Flags White Water, Hurricane Harbor
- School: Goldfish Swim School - Acworth, Aqua Tots Swim Schools, Big Blue Swim School
- Pools: Village North Highlands HOA Swimming Pool, Highlands At Wesley Chapel Swimming Pool, Westchester Crossing Community Pool, Raintree Forest Neighborhood Pool, Alpine Swim and Racket Club Pool, Mountain View Aquatic Center
Candidates in Cobb County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bartow County, Cherokee County, Douglas County, Fulton County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Cobb County Georgia?
There are 87 aquatic facilities on record in Cobb County Georgia. These 14 are named:
- Six Flags White Water (water park)
- Hurricane Harbor (water park)
- Goldfish Swim School - Acworth (school)
- Aqua Tots Swim Schools (school)
- Big Blue Swim School (school)
- Village North Highlands HOA Swimming Pool (pool)
- Highlands At Wesley Chapel Swimming Pool (pool)
- Westchester Crossing Community Pool (pool)
- Raintree Forest Neighborhood Pool (pool)
- Alpine Swim and Racket Club Pool (pool)
- Mountain View Aquatic Center (pool)
- Mallard Lake Community Pool (pool)
- Chatsworth Community Pool (pool)
- Summerford Community Pool (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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