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Lifeguard Class in Walton County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Walton County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Walton County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Walton 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- 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
- 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Walton County, Georgia.
If you want to guard in Walton County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Walton County Georgia is where it starts. Monroe is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard 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. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Walton County.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Walton County is usually weeks rather than months. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Walton County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Walton County, Georgia.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Walton County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Walton County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Walton County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Walton County
- Windsong Swimming 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 Walton 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 Walton County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Walton County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Walton County. The county's largest communities are Monroe, Loganville and Social Circle, 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 Walton 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Walton County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Walton County. Named sites in Walton County include Windsong 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Walton County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Walton County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Monroe (15,929 residents), Loganville (12,902 residents) and Social Circle (5,324 residents). Monroe 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 does lifeguarding look like in Walton County?
The county is home to roughly 106,702 residents. That makes it the 25th most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 327 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 1.0% of the county, 3.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 111th 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 Monroe (15,929), Loganville (12,902), Social Circle (5,324), Walnut Grove (1,575). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Walton County
- Pools: Windsong Swimming Pool
Candidates in Walton County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Barrow County, Gwinnett County, Morgan County, Newton County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Walton County Georgia?
One aquatic facility is on record in Walton County Georgia:
- Windsong Swimming Pool (pool)
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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