LIFEGUARD TRAINING HEADQUARTERS – Your Center for Life Guard Training
Fulton County, seat of Atlanta, is Georgia’s most populous county and the state capital, home to an extensive network of municipal pools and aquatic centers serving a diverse mix of urban and suburban communities.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Fulton County’s large municipal aquatics network.
Lifeguard training in Fulton County, Georgia at a glance
Fulton County, Georgia pricing is $195.00 for 27.5 hours of training, 7.5 of them online and 2 days in person, with a minimum age of 15 and a 300 yard swim.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant, group discounts available.
- Length
- 7.5 hours online plus 2 days in person (27.5 hours total).
- Minimum age
- 15 by the last day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim, a 2 minute tread without arms, and a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 ft inside 1:40.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years. Recertification is 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Blended, online at your own pace, then an in-person skills session available on request in Fulton County, Georgia.
CMAHC-Aligned Training
The curriculum is reviewed by American Aquatics and Safety Training against current standards from the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for municipal pools, aquatic centers, and swim clubs serving Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Roswell, and Union City.
Core Curriculum
In Fulton County, two disciplines make up the coursework: water rescue and surveillance, then professional resuscitation.
Water Rescue & Surveillance
- Active vs. Passive Recognition: Cover your zone to a set pattern and distinguish active distress from passive drowning.
- Water Entries: Select and execute the right entry for the depth and deck layout in front of you.
- In-Water Stabilization: Apply in-water protocols for suspected spinal trauma without worsening the injury.
CPR & AED Training
- High-Quality Compressions: Work to the required rate and depth, and let the chest come all the way back up.
- AED Operation: Accurate pad placement, and a shock delivered inside the cycle rather than instead of it.
- Rescue Breathing: Rescue breathing at the ratio that matches the casualty, adult, child or infant.
Fulton County Lifeguard Certification Requirements
To enroll in Fulton County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.
Minimum Age
- 15 years or older for pool/waterpark certification.
- 16 years or older for waterfront/beach certification.
Physical Performance Test
Rescue training assumes a working level of swimming ability, and these benchmarks are how that assumption gets verified.
- Complete 300 yards without stopping, using front crawl, breaststroke, or both.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
- Within 1 minute 40 seconds, retrieve a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet of water and swim it back, with no use of a ladder or the steps.
Skills You'll Master
The curriculum is organized into three core disciplines: water rescue, resuscitation, and first aid.
Water Rescue Techniques & Surveillance
- Reaching and throwing assists using rescue equipment.
- Active and passive drowning victim rescues.
- Multiple-victim response prioritization.
- Submerged victim recovery in shallow and deep water.
CPR / AED for Professional Responders
- Adult, child, and infant CPR technique.
- Two-rescuer CPR coordination.
- AED use on adult, child, and infant victims.
- Choking and airway obstruction response.
Advanced First Aid & Medical Emergencies
- Bleeding control and wound care.
- Handling shock, heat illness and the wider range of medical emergencies on a pool deck.
How It Works: The Path to Certification
Fulton County candidates work through the coursework online and reserve their diary only for the in-person session.
- Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
- Step 2: Contact us to reserve your in-person skills day and lock in the schedule.
- Step 3: Attend in person, pass the water prerequisite, then pass the rescue skills evaluation.
- Step 4: Complete certification by passing the final written assessment.
Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session
Come to the practical day with the following:
Proper Swimwear
A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.
Towels & Warm Layers
Two dry towels minimum, plus warm clothing to keep your core temperature up between drills.
Hydration & Nutrition
A water bottle you can refill, plus high-energy snacks for the demanding practical sessions.
Documentation
Valid photo identification from a government or school source, verifying age at Day 1 registration.
Certification
Upon successful completion, students in Fulton County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
Curriculum review runs against current CMAHC-referenced criteria.
Requirements differ between organisations and regions, so check with the employer you are targeting that this certification satisfies their criteria.
Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Fulton County?
As Georgia’s most populous county, Fulton operates one of the state’s largest networks of public pools and recreation centers, creating year-round demand for certified lifeguards.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive hands-on instruction in:
- Injury prevention and facility safety
- Patron surveillance techniques
- Water rescue skills
- Victim assessment
- First aid
- CPR/AED
Career Opportunities
A lifeguard certification can open the door to rewarding employment opportunities in Fulton County and beyond.
- Pool and waterpark lifeguard positions
- Resort and hotel aquatics staff
- Community and recreation center supervision
- Camp and school aquatics programs
- Aquatics facility management
Note that ocean, beach and waterfront roles often ask for open-water or waterfront rescue training on top of a standard pool certification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Fulton County
How long does lifeguard training take?
The full course runs about 25 to 27.5 hours. Most of that is the online classroom component, which you finish before the required in-person skills session.
Where is this certification accepted?
They are. Certification through American Aquatics and Safety Training aligns with the standards the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) references.
What should I bring to my in-person skills session?
Pack a swimsuit you can work in, a towel, a swim cap, dry clothes to change into, water, and photo identification that proves your age. Goggles are permitted for the swim but must come off for the object retrieval.
What happens if I don't pass the physical prerequisites?
The prerequisites are a safety gate and cannot be waived. Miss them on day one and instructors will tell you exactly what to practise, with a transfer into a later session once you are ready.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Fulton County
$195 27.5 hours overall, combining self-paced online work with one in-person session. Certification runs two years.
Delivery and scheduling sit with American Aquatics & Safety Training, our training partner.
Lifeguard classes in Fulton County: what to expect
Blended delivery is standard across Fulton County, meaning online coursework and a single in-person water assessment. The Fulton County award comes on passing rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid, 27.5 hours of training in total.
The format of a lifeguard course in Fulton County
Two halves make up the programme: self-paced online study, then one practical day. Online you cover scanning, rescue theory and emergency planning. In the water you cover entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management.
Entry requirements for lifeguard courses in Fulton County
Lifeguard courses in Fulton County require candidates to be at least 15 by the last day of class and to complete the swim test. Those who become a lifeguard in Fulton County typically work at municipal pools, waterparks, campus aquatic centers and waterfronts across Georgia.
Cost of lifeguard certification in Fulton County
Training in Fulton County costs $195 and that covers everything: online modules, the in-person assessment, and certification lasting two years. Courses in Fulton County are scheduled year-round.
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Last updated September 20, 2026