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Lifeguard Class in Bristol City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Bristol city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Bristol 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 Bristol city, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Bristol city Virginia. Bristol city has about 16,807 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Every guarding post in Bristol city rests on that same set of skills.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Bristol 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 Bristol City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Bristol city
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Bristol city yet, which is common in rural counties. Certification is still open to candidates here, and because it is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid at facilities in neighboring counties.
Counties near Bristol 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 Bristol city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bristol city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bristol city. The county's largest communities are Bristol, 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 Bristol 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.
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 Bristol 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 Bristol city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Bristol (16,807 residents). Bristol 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.
Lifeguarding in Bristol city: the local picture
About 16,807 people live in Bristol city. That makes it the 90th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 1,303 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 0.8% of the county, 0.1 square miles, is water. That ranks it 115th 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.
The largest communities here are Bristol (16,807). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Bristol city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Sullivan County, Washington County, Russell County, Scott County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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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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