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Lifeguard Class in Henrico County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Henrico County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Henrico County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Henrico County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Henrico County, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Henrico County Virginia. Population in Henrico County sits near 334,760. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
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. With 4.6% of Henrico County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Henrico County are actually hiring for. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Henrico 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Henrico County in Virginia take these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Henrico County
Public mapping records 9 named aquatic facilities in Henrico County. Among the sites listed there are 7 public pools and swim clubs, 1 water park and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Henrico County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Henrico County
- Cobblestones Water Park
- West Broad Village Community Pool
- Antioch Recreation Association
- Wyndham Swim & Racquet Club
- Church Run Recreation pool
- NOVA of Virginia Aquatics
- Swim RVA - Church Hill
- Woodville Pool
- Bacova 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 Henrico 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 Henrico County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Henrico County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Henrico 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 Henrico 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 Henrico County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Henrico County. Named sites in Henrico County include Cobblestones Water Park, West Broad Village Community Pool and Antioch 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Henrico County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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.
Lifeguarding in Henrico County: the local picture
About 334,760 people live in Henrico County. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 1,432 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Henrico County holds 11 square miles of water, about 4.6% of the county. That ranks it 36th 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 Henrico County
- Water parks and splash pads: Cobblestones Water Park
- Pools: West Broad Village Community Pool, Antioch Recreation Association, Wyndham Swim & Racquet Club, Church Run Recreation pool, NOVA of Virginia Aquatics, Swim RVA - Church Hill
- Private: Bacova Community Pool
Candidates in Henrico County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Hanover County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: 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 Henrico County Virginia?
9 aquatic facilities are on record in Henrico County Virginia:
- Cobblestones Water Park (water park)
- West Broad Village Community Pool (pool)
- Antioch Recreation Association (pool)
- Wyndham Swim & Racquet Club (pool)
- Church Run Recreation pool (pool)
- NOVA of Virginia Aquatics (pool)
- Swim RVA - Church Hill (pool)
- Woodville Pool (pool)
- Bacova 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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