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Lifeguard Class in Radford City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Radford city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Radford 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 Radford city, Virginia.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Radford city Virginia. With roughly 16,971 people in Radford city, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Every guarding post in Radford city rests on that same set of skills.
Course dates come round often, so a Radford city candidate rarely waits long. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Radford city class
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- 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 Radford City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Radford city
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Radford city. Among the sites listed there are 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Radford city is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Radford city
- Greenhill
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Radford 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 Radford city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Radford city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Radford city. The county's largest communities are Radford, 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 Radford 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 Radford city?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Radford city. Named sites in Radford city include Greenhill. 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 Radford 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 Radford city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Radford (16,971 residents). Radford 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 Radford city: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 16,971 residents. That makes it the 88th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 1,750 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Radford city holds 0.3 square miles of water, about 3.0% of the county. That ranks it 109th 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.
The largest communities here are Radford (16,971). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Radford city
- Private: Greenhill
Candidates in Radford city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Giles County, Floyd County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Radford City Virginia?
One aquatic facility is on record in Radford City Virginia:
- Greenhill (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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