Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Rockdale County Georgia
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Rockdale County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Rockdale County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Rockdale 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Rockdale County, Georgia.
The Lifeguard Class in Rockdale County Georgia on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Candidates typically travel in from Conyers and nearby. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. They are the skills a Rockdale County facility will expect on day one.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Rockdale County is usually weeks rather than months. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Georgia
- Lifeguard classes in Bulloch County
- Lifeguard classes in Coweta County
- Lifeguard classes in Fulton County
- Lifeguard classes in Jenkins County
- Lifeguard classes in Morgan County
- Lifeguard classes in Rabun County
- Lifeguard classes in Randolph County
- Lifeguard classes in Richmond County
- Lifeguard classes in Schley County
- Lifeguard classes in Screven County
- Lifeguard classes in Spalding County
- See all 159 counties in Georgia
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Rockdale County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Rockdale County, Georgia, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Rockdale County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Rockdale 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 Rockdale County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Rockdale County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Rockdale County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Rockdale County. The county's largest communities are Conyers, 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 Rockdale 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Rockdale County can impose a higher floor, so look at 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 Rockdale County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Conyers (19,505 residents). Conyers 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 Rockdale County: the local picture
About 95,987 people live in Rockdale County. That makes it the 28th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 740 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Rockdale County holds 2.3 square miles of water, about 1.7% of the county. That ranks it 123rd 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 Conyers (19,505). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Rockdale County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Newton 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.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
Well paced and informative.
Joseph M., January 2023 - ★★★★★
Update online class videos
Eoin M., January 2023 - ★★★★★
Amazing course taught by a tremendous instructor
Daniel H., January 2023 - ★★★★★
well laid out course
Kaylin S., December 2022 - ★★★★★
we’ll paced for a crash course
Robynelaine K., October 2022 - ★★★★★
Great course
Ethan K., October 2022
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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved