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Lifeguard Class in Covington City Virginia
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What does lifeguard certification in Covington city, Virginia involve?
Lifeguard certification in Covington 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 Covington city, Virginia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Covington city Virginia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Covington is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. Every guarding post in Covington city rests on that same set of skills.
Covington city candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Covington city class
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- 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 Covington City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Covington city?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Covington 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 Covington city
These are the closest counties we also cover. 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 Covington city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Covington city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Covington city. The county's largest communities are Covington, 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 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Covington (5,545 residents). Covington 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 Covington city?
The county is home to roughly 5,545 residents. That makes it the 128th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 1,008 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 3.5% of the county, 0.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 111th 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 Covington (5,545). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Covington city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Bath County, Craig County.
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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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