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Lifeguard Class in Gwinnett County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Gwinnett County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Gwinnett County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Gwinnett 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- 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
- The award spans 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
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
The Lifeguard Class in Gwinnett County Georgia on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Gwinnett County is home to around 983,526 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Sites like Berkeley Lake Beach and Rhodes Jordan Park Pool are the kind of place that hires.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Gwinnett County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Gwinnett 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Gwinnett County
Public mapping records 18 named aquatic facilities in Gwinnett County. Among the first 14 listed there are 9 public pools and swim clubs, 3 community and club pools, 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 water park. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Gwinnett County.
Aquatic facilities in Gwinnett County
- Berkeley Lake Beach
- Rhodes Jordan Park Pool
- Flowers Crossing Swimming Pool
- River Cliff Racket and Swim
- Fairmont Park Swimming Pool
- MorningView Swimming Pool
- Swim Atlanta Sugarloaf
- Chandler Grove Pool
- Planters Mill Pool
- Legacy River Pool
- Kid's Pool
- Highland Creek Neighborhood Pool
- Westover Swimming Pool
- Peterson Family 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 Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Gwinnett County. The county's largest communities are Peachtree Corners, Duluth and Lawrenceville, 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 Gwinnett County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Gwinnett County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Gwinnett County. Named sites in Gwinnett County include Berkeley Lake Beach, Rhodes Jordan Park Pool and Flowers Crossing Swimming Pool. 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 Gwinnett County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Gwinnett County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Peachtree Corners (42,136 residents), Duluth (32,350 residents) and Lawrenceville (31,015 residents). Peachtree Corners 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 Gwinnett County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 983,526 residents. That makes it the 2nd most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 2,281 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 1.4% of the county, 6.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 53rd 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 Peachtree Corners (42,136), Duluth (32,350), Lawrenceville (31,015), Sugar Hill (25,889). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Gwinnett County
- Beaches and waterfront: Berkeley Lake Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Rhodes Jordan Park Pool
- Pools: Flowers Crossing Swimming Pool, River Cliff Racket and Swim, Fairmont Park Swimming Pool, MorningView Swimming Pool, Swim Atlanta Sugarloaf, Chandler Grove Pool
- Private: Highland Creek Neighborhood Pool, Westover Swimming Pool, Peterson Family Pool
Candidates in Gwinnett County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Barrow County, DeKalb County, Forsyth County, Fulton County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Gwinnett County Georgia?
There are 18 aquatic facilities on record in Gwinnett County Georgia. These 14 are named:
- Berkeley Lake Beach (beach)
- Rhodes Jordan Park Pool (water park)
- Flowers Crossing Swimming Pool (pool)
- River Cliff Racket and Swim (pool)
- Fairmont Park Swimming Pool (pool)
- MorningView Swimming Pool (pool)
- Swim Atlanta Sugarloaf (pool)
- Chandler Grove Pool (pool)
- Planters Mill Pool (pool)
- Legacy River Pool (pool)
- Kid's Pool (pool)
- Highland Creek Neighborhood Pool (private club)
- Westover Swimming Pool (private club)
- Peterson Family Pool (private club)
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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