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Lifeguard Class in Alexandria City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Alexandria city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Alexandria city, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours of online training plus 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Starting at $195.00 per participant, with group discounts available.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours of online training plus 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke; tread water for 2 minutes without using arms; and retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet of water and swim it back within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date of issue. Recertification is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: online coursework completed at your own pace, then in-person skills sessions in Alexandria city, Virginia.
If you want to guard in Alexandria city this year, the Lifeguard Class in Alexandria city Virginia is where it starts. Population in Alexandria city sits near 155,230. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
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. Sites like YMCA and Old Town Pool are the kind of place that hires.
Course dates come round often, so a Alexandria city candidate rarely waits long. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Alexandria city class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open now. Seats fill quickly due to seasonal demand, so secure your spot today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers throughout Alexandria City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Alexandria city
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Alexandria city. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 YMCA facility. Every recorded site in Alexandria city is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Alexandria city
- YMCA
- Old Town Pool
- Warwick 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 Alexandria city
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 Alexandria city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Alexandria city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Alexandria city. The county's largest communities are Alexandria, 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 Alexandria city?
The full lifeguard certification course is $195.00. It covers water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in one package. Standalone CPR/AED is $25.00 and standalone First Aid is $19.99 if you only need to renew one component.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Alexandria city?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Alexandria city. Named sites in Alexandria city include YMCA, Old Town Pool and Warwick Pool. 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?
Most pool employers require candidates to be at least 15 years old on the final day of the course, and waterfront or beach positions usually require 16 or older. Individual employers in Alexandria city may set a higher minimum, so check the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You must swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet of water then return with it. The swim test is done at the start of the in-person session, so arrive ready to get in the water.
Which communities in Alexandria city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Alexandria (155,230 residents). Alexandria 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 Alexandria city: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 155,230 residents. That makes it the 13th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 10,418 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 2.6% of the county, 0.4 square miles, is water. That ranks it 107th of 133 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Alexandria (155,230). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Alexandria city
- Ymca: YMCA
- Pools: Old Town Pool, Warwick Pool
Candidates in Alexandria city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Prince George's County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church city.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Alexandria City Virginia?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Alexandria City Virginia:
- YMCA (YMCA)
- Old Town Pool (pool)
- Warwick 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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