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Lifeguard Class in Chesterfield County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Chesterfield County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Chesterfield County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Chesterfield County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans 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 Chesterfield County, Virginia.
The Lifeguard Class in Chesterfield County Virginia is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Chesterfield County counts about 383,876 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Open water covers 14 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Chesterfield County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Chesterfield County, Virginia accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Chesterfield County?
Public mapping records 23 named aquatic facilities in Chesterfield County. Among the first 14 listed there are 13 public pools and swim clubs and 1 school or college pool. Every recorded site in Chesterfield County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Chesterfield County
- Kids First Swim School
- Woodland Pond Swim and Racquet Club
- Queensmill Recreation Association
- Walton Park Community Center
- Stoney Glen West Baby Pool
- Stoney Glen West Pool
- Rivers Bend Baby Pool
- Charter Colony Pools
- North Beach Pool
- Walton Lake Pool
- Rivers Bend Pool
- St.Ledgers Pool
- The Grove Pool
- Celebration
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Chesterfield County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Chesterfield County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Chesterfield County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Chesterfield County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Chesterfield County. Named sites in Chesterfield County include Kids First Swim School, Woodland Pond Swim and Racquet Club and Queensmill Recreation Association. 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?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Chesterfield County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Chesterfield County?
About 383,876 people live in Chesterfield County. That makes it the 5th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 906 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 14 square miles of Chesterfield County, 3.1% of its area. That ranks it 29th 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 Chesterfield County
- School: Kids First Swim School
- Pools: Woodland Pond Swim and Racquet Club, Queensmill Recreation Association, Walton Park Community Center, Stoney Glen West Baby Pool, Stoney Glen West Pool, Rivers Bend Baby Pool
Candidates in Chesterfield County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Amelia County, Charles City County, Dinwiddie County, Goochland County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Chesterfield County Virginia?
There are 23 aquatic facilities on record in Chesterfield County Virginia. These 14 are named:
- Kids First Swim School (school)
- Woodland Pond Swim and Racquet Club (pool)
- Queensmill Recreation Association (pool)
- Walton Park Community Center (pool)
- Stoney Glen West Baby Pool (pool)
- Stoney Glen West Pool (pool)
- Rivers Bend Baby Pool (pool)
- Charter Colony Pools (pool)
- North Beach Pool (pool)
- Walton Lake Pool (pool)
- Rivers Bend Pool (pool)
- St.Ledgers Pool (pool)
- The Grove Pool (pool)
- Celebration (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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