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Lifeguard Class in Prince George County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Prince George County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Prince George County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Prince George 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans 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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Prince George County, Virginia.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Prince George County Virginia is set out below. Prince George County is home to around 42,871 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. Prince George County holds 17 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Prince George 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 Prince George County, Virginia accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Prince George County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Prince George 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 Prince George 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 Prince George County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Prince George County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Prince George 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 Prince George County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Virginia?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Prince George County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Lifeguarding in Prince George County: the local picture
About 42,871 people live in Prince George County. That makes it the 40th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 162 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Prince George County holds 17 square miles of water, about 5.9% of the county. That ranks it 24th 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.
Candidates in Prince George County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, Surry 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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