SwimAtlanta Lifeguard Certification

THESE CLASSES ARE FOR THE LIFEGUARDS THAT HAVE BEEN HIRED TO WORK FOR SWIMATLANTA THIS YEAR.  YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW AND BE HIRED AS A LIFEGUARD FOR THIS SUMMER BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER FOR A CLASS.

COST: $200
 

Prerequisites to Course Admission:


Participants must pass a prerequisite skills test before they can take the Lifeguard Course. The prerequisite test is administered on the first day of the course.  Participants who DO NOT pass the prerequisite skills test will be refunded the registration fee.
1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.

•      Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
•      Swim goggles may be used.

2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

• Candidates should place their hands under their armpits.

3. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object. Note: This is a timed event, 1min. 40sec.

Course Completion Requirements:

• 1. Attendance & Participation in all class sessions.
• 2. Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
• 3. Demonstrate competency in the three final skill scenarios (water examination).
• 4. Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions in each of the four sections of the final written examination.

What do I bring to with me to the training course?


Swimsuit, towels, change of clothes, snacks, packed lunch, and pen or pencil.

Course Registration:
You are required to attend all the days listed in each class. If you are unable to attend any portion of a class, please choose another class.  Classes fill up quickly at this time of year, so it is important to sign up as soon as possible. You must be registered for the course prior to coming to the first class.  Sorry, we do no accept walk-ins.

If you would like to sign up for a course please call the office at 770.992.7665 Ext. 103  or email Caitlin McQuade at  caitlin.mcquade@atlanta-pmg.com

ATTENTION! We are running a Special on our two Spring Break Classes. These two classes will be $150. These are the only two classes we will be running a special on. If you have already signed up for a class, and would like to switch to one of the spring break classes call the office at 770.992.7665 ext 103 or email caitlin.mcquade@atlanta-pmg.com

Spring 2013 Classes:

Spring Break Class 1: ONLY $150!
Saturday, March 30th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ SwimAtlanta Johns Creek
Monday, April 1st 8:00am-6:00pm @ SwimAtlanta Johns Creek
Tuesday, April 2nd 8:00am-6:00pm @ SwimAtlanta Johns Creek

Spring Break Class 2: ONLY $150!
Saturday, April 6th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills
Sunday, April 7th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills
Monday, April 8th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills

April Class 1:
Sunday, April 7th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ SwimAtlanta Cumming
Saturday, April 13th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ SwimAtlanta Cumming
Sunday, April 14th: 8:00am-6:00pm @ SwimAtlanta Cumming

April Class 2:
Saturday, April 13th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills
Sunday, April 14th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills
Saturday, April 20th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills

April Class 3:
Saturday, April 20th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory
Sunday, April 21st 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory
Saturday, April 27th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory

April Class 4:
Sunday, April 21st 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills
Saturday, April 27th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills
Sunday, April 28th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Princeton Lakes/Indian Hills

May Class 1:
Saturday, May 4th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Greens Crossing
Sunday, May 5th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Greens Crossing
Saturday, May 11th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Greens Crossing

May Class 2:
Saturday, May 11th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory
Sunday, May 12th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory
Saturday, May 18th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory

May Class 3:
Saturday, May 18th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest
Sunday, May 19th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest
Saturday, May 25th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest

May Class 4:
Thursday, May 23rd 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory
Friday, May 24th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory
Saturday, May 25th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Emory

June Class 1:
Saturday, June 1st 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest
Sunday, June 2nd 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest
Monday, June 3rd 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest

Review Classes:

If your Lifeguard certification expires in 2013 you have two options.  First, take the full 3 day class for full price or take a one day review class and test in the same day.  Classes fill up quickly at this time of year, so it is important to sign up as soon as possible. If you would like to sign up for a course please call the office at 770.992.7665 Ext. 103 or email Caitlin McQuade at caitlin.mcquade@atlanta-pmg.com The cost for a review class is $120. Please bring payment to the class.

Review Class 1:
Sunday, May 5th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Indian Hills

Review Class #2:
Sunday, May 12th 8:00am-6:00pm @ Saddlebrook Forest

CPR Classes:

If you would like to sign up for a course please call the office at 770.992.7665 Ext. 103 or email Caitlin McQuade at caitlin.mcquade@atlanta-pmg.com Cost: $50. Please bring payment to the class.

Wednesday, April 10th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ Princeton Lakes
Saturday, April 13th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ SAPM Office
Sunday, April 14th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ SAPM Office
Wednesday, April 24th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ Princeton Lakes
Tuesday, April 30th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ SAPM Office
Saturday, May 4th 11:00am-4:00pm @ Venetian
Tuesday, May 7th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ SAPM Office
Tuesday, May 14th 5:00pm-10:00pm @ Sagamore
Tuesday, May 21st 5:00pm-10:00pm @ SAPM Office

CLASS LOCATION ADDRESSES:

Emory University: 1946 Starvine Way Decatur, GA 30033
Greens  Crossing: 1510 Boxwood Trace Acworth, GA 30102
Indian Hills Pool: 900 Audubon Drive, Marietta, GA 30068
Princeton Lakes: 1403 Drexell Ct., Marietta, GA 30068
Saddlebrook Forest: 725 Saddlebrook Close, Roswell, GA 30075
SwimAtlanta Johns Creek: 4050 Johns Creek Parkway N, Suwanee, GA 30024
SwimAtlanta Cumming: 5059 Post Rd, Unit 6, Cumming, GA 30042
SAPM Office: 1210 Warsaw Rd, suite 800, Roswell, GA 30076
Sagamore: 2306 Fairoaks Dr Decatur, GA 30033
Venetian:  150 Scott Boulevard Decatur, GA 30033