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Lifeguard Class in Dawson County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Dawson County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Dawson County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Dawson 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
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Dawson County, Georgia.
If you want to guard in Dawson County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Dawson County Georgia is where it starts. Dawson County counts about 31,732 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Dawson County.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Dawson County. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Dawson County class
Choose your approved provider:
- 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Dawson County in Georgia take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Dawson County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Dawson County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Dawson County. The county's largest communities are Dawsonville, 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 Dawson 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?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Dawson County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Dawson County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Dawsonville (4,627 residents). Dawsonville 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Dawson County?
Dawson County has a population of about 31,732. That makes it the 61st most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 151 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Dawson County holds 3.6 square miles of water, about 1.7% of the county. That ranks it 97th 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 Dawsonville (4,627). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Dawson County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cherokee County, Fannin County, Forsyth County, Gilmer County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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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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