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Lifeguard Class in Wayne County Georgia
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Lifeguard Class in Wayne County Georgia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Wayne County, Georgia involve?
Lifeguard certification in Wayne 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
- 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
- Three components: 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Wayne County, Georgia.
A Lifeguard Class in Wayne County Georgia takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Much of the demand sits in and around Jesup. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Wayne County holds 7 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Wayne County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Wayne 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, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Wayne County, Georgia.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Wayne County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County Georgia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Wayne County, Georgia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Wayne County. The county's largest communities are Jesup, Screven and Odum, 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 Wayne 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.
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 Wayne County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Wayne County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Jesup (10,065 residents), Screven (803 residents) and Odum (484 residents). Jesup 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 Wayne County?
The county is home to roughly 31,373 residents. That makes it the 62nd most populated of the 159 counties in Georgia. At 49 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 1.1% of the county, 6.9 square miles, is water. That ranks it 50th 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 Jesup (10,065), Screven (803), Odum (484). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Wayne County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Appling County, Brantley County, Glynn County, Long 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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