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Lifeguard Class in Brunswick County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Brunswick County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Brunswick County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Brunswick County, Virginia 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing 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
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Brunswick County, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Brunswick County Virginia. Brunswick County is home to around 15,749 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Facilities in Brunswick County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Brunswick County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. Brunswick County employers in Virginia recognise these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Brunswick County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Brunswick County 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Brunswick County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Brunswick County. The county's largest communities are Lawrenceville, Alberta and Brodnax, 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 Brunswick County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
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 Brunswick 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.
Which communities in Brunswick County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lawrenceville (1,001 residents), Alberta (296 residents) and Brodnax (237 residents). Lawrenceville 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County has a population of about 15,749. That makes it the 94th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 28 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 3.2 square miles of Brunswick County, 0.6% of its area. That ranks it 68th 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 Lawrenceville (1,001), Alberta (296), Brodnax (237). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Brunswick County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Northampton County, Warren County, Dinwiddie County, Greensville County.
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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