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Lifeguard Class in Lamar County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Lamar County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Lamar County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lamar 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Lamar County, Georgia.
The Lifeguard Class in Lamar County Georgia is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. A county of about 20,401 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. $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. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Facilities in Lamar County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Lamar 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 Lamar County in Georgia take these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Lamar County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lamar County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lamar County. The county's largest communities are Barnesville, Milner and Aldora, 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 Lamar 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Lamar County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Lamar County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Barnesville (6,329 residents), Milner (814 residents) and Aldora (185 residents). Barnesville 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 Lamar County: the local picture
About 20,401 people live in Lamar County. That makes it the 90th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 111 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Lamar County holds 2.3 square miles of water, about 1.2% of the county. That ranks it 122nd 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 Barnesville (6,329), Milner (814), Aldora (185). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Lamar County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Butts County, Monroe County, Pike County, Spalding 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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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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