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Lifeguard Class in Chesapeake City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Chesapeake city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake city, Virginia.
Our Lifeguard Class in Chesapeake city Virginia is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Chesapeake is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
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. With 3.6% of Chesapeake city under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Chesapeake city. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Chesapeake city
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Chesapeake city. The county's largest communities are Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Chesapeake (253,886 residents). Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake city: the local picture
About 253,886 people live in Chesapeake city. That makes it the 7th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 750 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Chesapeake city holds 13 square miles of water, about 3.6% of the county. That ranks it 32nd 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 Chesapeake (253,886). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Chesapeake city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Camden County, Currituck County, Norfolk city, Portsmouth 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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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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