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Lifeguard Class in Lexington City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Lexington city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lexington 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 Lexington city, Virginia.
If you want to guard in Lexington city this year, the Lifeguard Class in Lexington city Virginia is where it starts. Lexington city counts about 7,528 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Every guarding post in Lexington city rests on that same set of skills.
Lexington city candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Lexington city class
Choose your approved provider:
- 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 Lexington City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Lexington city
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Lexington city 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 Lexington 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 Lexington city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lexington city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lexington city. The county's largest communities are Lexington, 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 Lexington 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.
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 Lexington 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 Lexington city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lexington (7,528 residents). Lexington 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.
Lifeguarding in Lexington city: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 7,528 residents. That makes it the 120th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 3,011 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
The largest communities here are Lexington (7,528). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Lexington city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Rockbridge County, Buena Vista city, Amherst County, Bath County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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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