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Lifeguard Class in Evans County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Evans County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Evans County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Evans County, Georgia starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Evans County, Georgia.
If you want to guard in Evans County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Evans County Georgia is where it starts. Candidates typically travel in from Claxton and nearby. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Evans County.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Evans County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Evans County in Georgia take these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Evans County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Evans 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 Evans County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Evans County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Evans County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Evans County. The county's largest communities are Claxton, Hagan and Daisy, 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 Evans 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.
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 Evans 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 Evans County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Claxton (2,474 residents), Hagan (939 residents) and Daisy (158 residents). Claxton 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 Evans County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 10,754 residents. That makes it the 122nd most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 59 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 4.0 square miles of Evans County, 2.1% of its area. That ranks it 93rd 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 Claxton (2,474), Hagan (939), Daisy (158), Bellville (123). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Evans County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bryan County, Bulloch County, Candler County, Liberty 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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