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Lifeguard Class in Accomack County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Accomack County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Accomack County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Accomack County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 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 Accomack County, Virginia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Accomack County Virginia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. A county of about 33,239 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. Locally that means sites such as Cedar Island Beach and Parramore Beach.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Accomack County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Accomack County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Accomack County in Virginia take these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Accomack County
Public mapping records 11 named aquatic facilities in Accomack County. Among the sites listed there are 7 beaches and open-water sites, 3 public pools and swim clubs and 1 water park. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Accomack County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Accomack County
- Cedar Island Beach
- Parramore Beach
- Gargathy Beach
- Wallops Beach
- Guard Shore
- Sound Beach
- Bow Beach
- Maui Jack's Waterpark
- Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Swimming Pool Facility
- Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Swimming Pool
- Baby 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 Accomack County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Accomack County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Accomack County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Accomack County. The county's largest communities are Chincoteague, Onancock and Parksley, 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 Accomack 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 Accomack County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Accomack County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Accomack County include Cedar Island Beach, Parramore Beach and Gargathy 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 Virginia?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Accomack County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Accomack County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Chincoteague (3,271 residents), Onancock (1,157 residents) and Parksley (809 residents). Chincoteague 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 Accomack County: the local picture
About 33,239 people live in Accomack County. That makes it the 54th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 74 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 66% of the county, 861 square miles, is water. That ranks it 1st of 133 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Chincoteague (3,271), Onancock (1,157), Parksley (809), Onley (534). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Accomack County
- Beaches and waterfront: Cedar Island Beach, Parramore Beach, Gargathy Beach, Wallops Beach, Guard Shore, Sound Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Maui Jack's Waterpark
- Pools: Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Swimming Pool Facility, Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Swimming Pool, Baby pool
Candidates in Accomack County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Somerset County, Worcester County, Lancaster County, Mathews County.
The course itself does not vary by county: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Accomack County Virginia?
11 aquatic facilities are on record in Accomack County Virginia:
- Cedar Island Beach (beach)
- Parramore Beach (beach)
- Gargathy Beach (beach)
- Wallops Beach (beach)
- Guard Shore (beach)
- Sound Beach (beach)
- Bow Beach (beach)
- Maui Jack's Waterpark (water park)
- Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Swimming Pool Facility (pool)
- Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club Swimming Pool (pool)
- Baby pool (pool)
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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