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Lifeguard Class in Volusia County Florida
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Lifeguard Class in Volusia County Florida runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Volusia County, Florida at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Volusia County, Florida 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Volusia County, Florida.
Our Lifeguard Class in Volusia County Florida is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Most candidates come from Deltona and the communities around it. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Sites like Inlet Shore Beach Area and Disappearing Island are the kind of place that hires.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Volusia County class
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- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Volusia County, Florida, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Volusia County
Public mapping records 12 named aquatic facilities in Volusia County. Among the sites listed there are 4 beaches and open-water sites, 4 community and club pools, 2 public pools and swim clubs, 1 water park and 1 YMCA facility. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Volusia County.
Aquatic facilities in Volusia County
- Inlet Shore Beach Area
- Disappearing Island
- New Smyrna Beach
- Apollo Beach
- Daytona Lagoon
- YMCA
- The Cottages at Daytona Beach Pool
- Hilton Garden Inn Pool
- Latitude Margaritaville Paradise Pool
- Hollis Center Pool
- CBC North Pool
- CBC South 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 Volusia County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Volusia County Florida: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Volusia County, Florida?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Volusia County. The county's largest communities are Deltona, Daytona Beach and Port Orange, 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 Volusia County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Volusia County?
Both. The recorded venues in Volusia County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Volusia County include Inlet Shore Beach Area, Disappearing Island and New Smyrna Beach. 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 Florida?
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 Volusia County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Volusia County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Deltona (98,739 residents), Daytona Beach (82,485 residents) and Port Orange (65,966 residents). Deltona 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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Lifeguarding in Volusia County: the local picture
Volusia County has a population of about 590,357. That makes it the 12th most populated of the 67 counties in Florida. At 536 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 331 square miles of Volusia County, 23% of its area. That ranks it 17th of 67 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
The largest communities here are Deltona (98,739), Daytona Beach (82,485), Port Orange (65,966), Ormond Beach (44,277). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Volusia County
- Beaches and waterfront: Inlet Shore Beach Area, Disappearing Island, New Smyrna Beach, Apollo Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Daytona Lagoon
- Ymca: YMCA
- Pools: The Cottages at Daytona Beach Pool, Hilton Garden Inn Pool
- Private: Latitude Margaritaville Paradise Pool, Hollis Center Pool, CBC North Pool, CBC South Pool
Candidates in Volusia County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Brevard County, Flagler County, Lake County, Marion County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Volusia County Florida?
12 aquatic facilities are on record in Volusia County Florida:
- Inlet Shore Beach Area (beach)
- Disappearing Island (beach)
- New Smyrna Beach (beach)
- Apollo Beach (beach)
- Daytona Lagoon (water park)
- YMCA (YMCA)
- The Cottages at Daytona Beach Pool (pool)
- Hilton Garden Inn Pool (pool)
- Latitude Margaritaville Paradise Pool (private club)
- Hollis Center Pool (private club)
- CBC North Pool (private club)
- CBC South Pool (private club)
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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