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Lifeguard Class in King and Queen County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in King and Queen County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in King and Queen County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in King and Queen County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 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 King and Queen County, Virginia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in King and Queen County Virginia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. With roughly 6,720 people in King and Queen County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. With 3.4% of King and Queen 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 King and Queen County are actually hiring for. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your King and Queen County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across King and Queen County, Virginia accept these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in King and Queen County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in King and Queen County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in King and Queen County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in King and Queen County
- Davis Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near King and Queen County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in King and Queen County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in King and Queen County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across King and Queen 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 King and Queen 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 King and Queen County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in King and Queen County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in King and Queen County include Davis Beach. 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in King and Queen County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in King and Queen County: the local picture
King and Queen County has a population of about 6,720. That makes it the 122nd most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 21 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
King and Queen County holds 11 square miles of water, about 3.4% of the county. That ranks it 37th 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 King and Queen County
- Beaches and waterfront: Davis Beach
Candidates in King and Queen County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Caroline County, Essex County, Gloucester County, James City 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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Pools, beaches and aquatic facilities in King and Queen County Virginia
One aquatic facility is on record in King and Queen County Virginia:
- Davis Beach (beach)
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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