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Lifeguard Class in Newport News City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Newport News city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Newport News 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 Newport News city, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Newport News city Virginia. Population in Newport News city sits near 183,118. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Locally that means sites such as Beaconsdale Pool and Aquatics Center.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Newport News city. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Newport News 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 Newport News City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Newport News city
Public mapping records 4 named aquatic facilities in Newport News city. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 2 community and club pools. Every recorded site in Newport News city is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Newport News city
- Beaconsdale Pool
- Aquatics Center
- Private Residence swimming pool
- 700 Acqua Resort-style 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 Newport News 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 Newport News city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Newport News city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Newport News city. The county's largest communities are Newport News, 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 Newport News 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Newport News city?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Newport News city. Named sites in Newport News city include Beaconsdale Pool, Aquatics Center and Private Residence swimming pool. 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?
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 Newport News 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 Newport News city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Newport News (183,118 residents). Newport News 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.
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Lifeguarding in Newport News city: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 183,118 residents. That makes it the 11th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 2,654 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 42% of the county, 51 square miles, is water. That ranks it 13th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Newport News (183,118). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Newport News city
- Pools: Beaconsdale Pool, Aquatics Center
- Private: Private Residence swimming pool, 700 Acqua Resort-style pool
Candidates in Newport News city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Isle of Wight County, James City County, Surry County, York County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Newport News City Virginia?
4 aquatic facilities are on record in Newport News City Virginia:
- Beaconsdale Pool (pool)
- Aquatics Center (pool)
- Private Residence swimming pool (private club)
- 700 Acqua Resort-style 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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