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Lifeguard Class in Arlington County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Arlington County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Arlington County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Arlington County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Arlington County, Virginia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Arlington County Virginia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Arlington County is home to around 234,162 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Locally that means sites such as Donaldson Run Recreation Association and Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Arlington County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Arlington County, Virginia accept these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Arlington County
Public mapping records 23 named aquatic facilities in Arlington County. Among the first 14 listed there are 8 public pools and swim clubs and 6 community and club pools. Every recorded site in Arlington County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Arlington County
- Donaldson Run Recreation Association
- Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center
- Fairlington Meadows Swimming Pool
- Fairlington Commons Swimming Pool
- Yorktown Aquatics Center
- Arlington Forest Club
- Dominion Hills Pool
- Zembiec Pool
- Cavendish Condominium Complex - Pool
- Fairlington Green Swimming Pool
- Fairlington Arbor Swimming Pool
- Fairlington Mews Swimming Pool
- Fairlington Glen Swimming Pool
- Washington Golf & Country Club
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Arlington 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 Arlington County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Arlington County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Arlington County. 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 Arlington County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Arlington County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Arlington County. Named sites in Arlington County include Donaldson Run Recreation Association, Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center and Fairlington Meadows Swimming 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Arlington County can impose a higher floor, so look at 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Arlington County: the local picture
About 234,162 people live in Arlington County. That makes it the 8th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 9,006 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 0.4% of the county, 0.1 square miles, is water. That ranks it 114th 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.
Aquatic sites recorded in Arlington County
- Pools: Donaldson Run Recreation Association, Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center, Fairlington Meadows Swimming Pool, Fairlington Commons Swimming Pool, Yorktown Aquatics Center, Arlington Forest Club
- Private: Cavendish Condominium Complex - Pool, Fairlington Green Swimming Pool, Fairlington Arbor Swimming Pool, Fairlington Mews Swimming Pool, Fairlington Glen Swimming Pool, Washington Golf & Country Club
Candidates in Arlington County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Montgomery County, Fairfax County, Alexandria city, Falls Church city.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Arlington County Virginia?
There are 23 aquatic facilities on record in Arlington County Virginia. These 14 are named:
- Donaldson Run Recreation Association (pool)
- Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center (pool)
- Fairlington Meadows Swimming Pool (pool)
- Fairlington Commons Swimming Pool (pool)
- Yorktown Aquatics Center (pool)
- Arlington Forest Club (pool)
- Dominion Hills Pool (pool)
- Zembiec Pool (pool)
- Cavendish Condominium Complex - Pool (private club)
- Fairlington Green Swimming Pool (private club)
- Fairlington Arbor Swimming Pool (private club)
- Fairlington Mews Swimming Pool (private club)
- Fairlington Glen Swimming Pool (private club)
- Washington Golf & Country Club (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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