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Lifeguard Class in Franklin City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Franklin city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Franklin 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 Franklin city, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Franklin city Virginia. Franklin is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Facilities in Franklin city test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Franklin 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 Franklin City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Franklin city
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Franklin city. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Franklin city is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Franklin city
- Franklin Municipal 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 Franklin 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 Franklin city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Franklin city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Franklin city. The county's largest communities are Franklin, 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 Franklin 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Franklin city?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Franklin city. Named sites in Franklin city include Franklin Municipal 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?
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 Franklin 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 Franklin city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Franklin (8,339 residents). Franklin 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 Franklin city: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 8,339 residents. That makes it the 119th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 1,005 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 1.2% of the county, 0.1 square miles, is water. That ranks it 118th 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 Franklin (8,339). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Franklin city
- Pools: Franklin Municipal Pool
Candidates in Franklin city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, Suffolk city, Sussex County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Franklin City Virginia?
One aquatic facility is on record in Franklin City Virginia:
- Franklin Municipal Pool (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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