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Lifeguard Class in Fulton County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Fulton County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Fulton County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Fulton County, Georgia starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. 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
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Fulton County, Georgia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Fulton County Georgia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Population in Fulton County sits near 1,079,105. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. About 1.4% of Fulton County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
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 Fulton 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. Across Fulton County, Georgia, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Fulton County?
Public mapping records 47 named aquatic facilities in Fulton County. Among the first 14 listed there are 10 public pools and swim clubs, 3 school and college pools and 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Fulton County.
Aquatic facilities in Fulton County
- Aarlington Beach
- Swimmerman Swim School
- Big Blue Swim School
- Goldfish Swim School
- Horsehoe Bend Country Club Swim Center
- Rosa L. Burney Park Swimming Pool
- Piedmont Park Aquatic Center
- Grant Park Swimming Pool
- Inman Park Swimming Pool
- Swim Atlanta Johns Creek
- Highland Manor club pool
- Post Lindbergh Lap Pool
- Community Swimming Pool
- Roswell Area Park 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Fulton County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Fulton County. The county's largest communities are Atlanta, South Fulton and Sandy Springs, 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 Fulton 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Fulton County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Fulton County. Named sites in Fulton County include Aarlington Beach, Swimmerman Swim School and Big Blue Swim School. 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 Fulton County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Fulton County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Atlanta (469,857 residents), South Fulton (110,920 residents) and Sandy Springs (105,793 residents). Atlanta 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Fulton County?
Fulton County has a population of about 1,079,105. That makes it the 1st most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 2,049 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Fulton County holds 7.7 square miles of water, about 1.4% of the county. That ranks it 41st 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 Atlanta (469,857), South Fulton (110,920), Sandy Springs (105,793), Roswell (91,706). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Fulton County
- Beaches and waterfront: Aarlington Beach
- School: Swimmerman Swim School, Big Blue Swim School, Goldfish Swim School
- Pools: Horsehoe Bend Country Club Swim Center, Rosa L. Burney Park Swimming Pool, Piedmont Park Aquatic Center, Grant Park Swimming Pool, Inman Park Swimming Pool, Swim Atlanta Johns Creek
Candidates in Fulton County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Carroll County, Cherokee County, Clayton County, Cobb 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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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Fulton County Georgia?
There are 47 aquatic facilities on record in Fulton County Georgia. These 14 are named:
- Aarlington Beach (beach)
- Swimmerman Swim School (school)
- Big Blue Swim School (school)
- Goldfish Swim School (school)
- Horsehoe Bend Country Club Swim Center (pool)
- Rosa L. Burney Park Swimming Pool (pool)
- Piedmont Park Aquatic Center (pool)
- Grant Park Swimming Pool (pool)
- Inman Park Swimming Pool (pool)
- Swim Atlanta Johns Creek (pool)
- Highland Manor club pool (pool)
- Post Lindbergh Lap Pool (pool)
- Community Swimming Pool (pool)
- Roswell Area Park 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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