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Lifeguard Class in Galax City Virginia
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What does lifeguard certification in Galax city, Virginia involve?
Lifeguard certification in Galax 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 Galax city, Virginia.
Our Lifeguard Class in Galax city Virginia is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Galax accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Galax city. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
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. They are the skills a Galax city facility will expect on day one.
Galax city candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Galax 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 Galax City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Galax city?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Galax city. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Galax city is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Galax city
- Galax Public 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 Galax 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 Galax city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Galax city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Galax city. The county's largest communities are Galax, 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 Galax 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 Galax city?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Galax city. Named sites in Galax city include Galax Public 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 Galax 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 Galax city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Galax (6,717 residents). Galax 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Galax city?
About 6,717 people live in Galax city. That makes it the 123rd most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 819 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Galax (6,717). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Galax city
- Pools: Galax Public Pool
Candidates in Galax city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Carroll County, Grayson County, Wythe County, Pulaski 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 Galax City Virginia?
One aquatic facility is on record in Galax City Virginia:
- Galax Public 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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