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Lifeguard Class in Highland County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Highland County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Highland County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Highland 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
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Highland County, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Highland County Virginia. Monterey accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Highland County. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. Every guarding post in Highland County rests on that same set of skills.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Highland 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.
They do. Highland County employers in Virginia recognise these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Highland County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Highland County 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 Highland County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. 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 Highland County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Highland County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Highland County. The county's largest communities are Monterey, 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 Highland County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
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 Highland 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 Highland County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Monterey (172 residents). Monterey 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 Highland County?
Highland County has a population of about 2,339. That makes it the 133rd most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 5.6 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 0.7 square miles of Highland County, 0.2% of its area. That ranks it 101st 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 Monterey (172). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Highland County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Augusta County, Bath County, Pendleton County, Pocahontas 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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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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