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Lifeguard Class in Washington County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Washington County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Washington County, Georgia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Washington 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers 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
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Washington County, Georgia.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Washington County Georgia takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Most candidates come from Sandersville and the communities around it. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. They are the skills a Washington County facility will expect on day one.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Washington 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. Across Washington County, Georgia, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Washington County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Washington County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Washington County. The county's largest communities are Sandersville, Davisboro and Tennille, 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 Washington 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.
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 Washington County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Washington County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Sandersville (5,536 residents), Davisboro (1,939 residents) and Tennille (1,825 residents). Sandersville 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 Washington County?
Washington County has a population of about 19,820. That makes it the 93rd most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 29 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.8% of the county, 5.8 square miles, is water. That ranks it 58th 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 Sandersville (5,536), Davisboro (1,939), Tennille (1,825), Harrison (322). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Washington County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Baldwin County, Glascock County, Hancock County, Jefferson County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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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