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Lifeguard Class in Paulding County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Paulding County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Paulding County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Paulding County, Georgia starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Paulding County, Georgia.
Our Lifeguard Class in Paulding County Georgia is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Population in Paulding County sits near 183,164. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. In Paulding County those sites include The Georgian Water Park (Private HOA) and Timberlands Kiddie Pool.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Paulding County. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Paulding County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Paulding County in Georgia take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Paulding County?
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Paulding County. Among the sites listed there are 4 public pools and swim clubs and 3 community and club pools. Every recorded site in Paulding County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Paulding County
- The Georgian Water Park (Private HOA)
- Timberlands Kiddie Pool
- Aurora Creek Pool
- Timberlands Pool
- Bentwater Clubhouse Pool
- Bentwater Drive Pool
- Bentwater Slide 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 Paulding 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 Paulding County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Paulding County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Paulding County. The county's largest communities are Dallas, Hiram and Braswell, 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 Paulding 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 Paulding County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Paulding County. Named sites in Paulding County include The Georgian Water Park (Private HOA), Timberlands Kiddie Pool and Aurora Creek 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 Paulding County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Paulding County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Dallas (14,985 residents), Hiram (5,353 residents) and Braswell (210 residents). Dallas 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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What is lifeguarding like in Paulding County?
The county is home to roughly 183,164 residents. That makes it the 13th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 586 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 0.6% of the county, 2.0 square miles, is water. That ranks it 130th 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 Dallas (14,985), Hiram (5,353), Braswell (210). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Paulding County
- Pools: The Georgian Water Park (Private HOA), Timberlands Kiddie Pool, Aurora Creek Pool, Timberlands Pool
- Private: Bentwater Clubhouse Pool, Bentwater Drive Pool, Bentwater Slide Pool
Candidates in Paulding County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bartow County, Carroll County, Cobb County, Douglas County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Paulding County Georgia?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Paulding County Georgia:
- The Georgian Water Park (Private HOA) (pool)
- Timberlands Kiddie Pool (pool)
- Aurora Creek Pool (pool)
- Timberlands Pool (pool)
- Bentwater Clubhouse Pool (private club)
- Bentwater Drive Pool (private club)
- Bentwater Slide 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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