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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Madison County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Madison 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Madison County, Georgia.
A Lifeguard Class in Madison County Georgia takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Population in Madison County sits near 32,191. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. They are the skills a Madison County facility will expect on day one.
Madison County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Madison 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 Madison County, Georgia, employers accept the certification.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Madison County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Madison County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Madison County. The county's largest communities are Comer, Danielsville and Colbert, 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 Madison County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $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 Madison County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Madison County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Comer (1,599 residents), Danielsville (834 residents) and Colbert (667 residents). Comer 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 Madison County?
Madison County has a population of about 32,191. That makes it the 59th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 114 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Madison County holds 3.3 square miles of water, about 1.2% of the county. That ranks it 108th 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 Comer (1,599), Danielsville (834), Colbert (667), Ila (378). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Madison County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Banks County, Clarke County, Elbert County, Franklin County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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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