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Lifeguard Class in New Kent County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in New Kent County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in New Kent County, Virginia involve?
Lifeguard certification in New Kent 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- 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
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in New Kent County, Virginia.
If you want to guard in New Kent County this year, the Lifeguard Class in New Kent County Virginia is where it starts. With roughly 26,134 people in New Kent County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. About 6.1% of New Kent County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Course dates come round often, so a New Kent County candidate rarely waits long. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your New Kent County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across New Kent County, Virginia, employers accept the certification.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in New Kent County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in New Kent 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 New Kent County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in New Kent County
- Beach Area
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near New Kent County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in New Kent County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in New Kent County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across New Kent 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 New Kent County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in New Kent County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in New Kent County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in New Kent County include Beach Area. 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 New Kent County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in New Kent County?
About 26,134 people live in New Kent County. That makes it the 68th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 124 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 14 square miles of New Kent County, 6.1% of its area. That ranks it 28th of 133 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Aquatic sites recorded in New Kent County
- Beaches and waterfront: Beach Area
Candidates in New Kent County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Charles City County, Hanover County, Henrico County, James City 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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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in New Kent County Virginia?
One aquatic facility is on record in New Kent County Virginia:
- Beach Area (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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