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Lifeguard Class in Dodge County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Dodge County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Dodge County, Georgia involve?
Lifeguard certification in Dodge 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and 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 Dodge County, Georgia.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Dodge County Georgia takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Eastman is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Dodge County holds 7 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Dodge 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Dodge County in Georgia take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Dodge County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Dodge County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Dodge County. The county's largest communities are Eastman, Chester and Milan, 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 Dodge County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Georgia?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Dodge County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Dodge County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Eastman (5,568 residents), Chester (1,477 residents) and Milan (338 residents). Eastman 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 Dodge County?
Dodge County has a population of about 19,776. That makes it the 95th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 40 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Dodge County holds 7.2 square miles of water, about 1.4% of the county. That ranks it 45th 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 Eastman (5,568), Chester (1,477), Milan (338), Rhine (291). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Dodge County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bleckley County, Laurens County, Pulaski County, Telfair 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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