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Lifeguard Class in Fauquier County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Fauquier County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Fauquier County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Fauquier County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Fauquier County, Virginia.
The Lifeguard Class in Fauquier County Virginia on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Warrenton is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Sites like Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (The WARF) and Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility are the kind of place that hires.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Fauquier County are actually hiring for. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Fauquier County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Fauquier County, Virginia.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Fauquier County
Public mapping records 5 named aquatic facilities in Fauquier County. Among the sites listed there are 4 public pools and swim clubs and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Fauquier County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Fauquier County
- Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (The WARF)
- Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility
- Larry Weeks Community Pool
- Vint Hill Pool
- Community Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Fauquier County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Fauquier County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Fauquier County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Fauquier County. The county's largest communities are Warrenton, Remington and The Plains, 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 Fauquier County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Fauquier County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Fauquier County. Named sites in Fauquier County include Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (The WARF), Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility and Larry Weeks Community Pool. 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Fauquier County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Fauquier County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Warrenton (10,210 residents), Remington (646 residents) and The Plains (252 residents). Warrenton 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.
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Lifeguarding in Fauquier County: the local picture
About 75,165 people live in Fauquier County. That makes it the 29th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 116 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.6% of the county, 3.7 square miles, is water. That ranks it 59th 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 Warrenton (10,210), Remington (646), The Plains (252). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Fauquier County
- Pools: Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (The WARF), Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility, Larry Weeks Community Pool, Vint Hill Pool
- Private: Community Pool
Candidates in Fauquier County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clarke County, Culpeper County, Loudoun County, Prince William County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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 Fauquier County Virginia?
5 aquatic facilities are on record in Fauquier County Virginia:
- Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (The WARF) (pool)
- Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility (pool)
- Larry Weeks Community Pool (pool)
- Vint Hill Pool (pool)
- Community Pool (private club)
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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