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Lifeguard Class in Roanoke County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Roanoke County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Roanoke County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Roanoke 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 is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- 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
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The Lifeguard Class in Roanoke County Virginia on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Roanoke County is home to around 97,026 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. In Roanoke County those sites include Roanoke Athletic Club Swimming Pool and Our Lady of Nazareth Swim Club.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Roanoke 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 Roanoke County, Virginia, employers accept the certification.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Roanoke County
Public mapping records 8 named aquatic facilities in Roanoke County. Among the sites listed there are 7 public pools and swim clubs and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Roanoke County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Roanoke County
- Roanoke Athletic Club Swimming Pool
- Our Lady of Nazareth Swim Club
- Splash Valley Water Park
- Washington Park Pool
- Gator Aquatic Center
- Fallon Park Pool
- Vinton Pool
- Building 29 - Swimming 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 Roanoke 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.
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Lifeguard class in Roanoke County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Roanoke County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Roanoke County. The county's largest communities are Vinton, 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 Roanoke 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Roanoke County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Roanoke County. Named sites in Roanoke County include Roanoke Athletic Club Swimming Pool, Our Lady of Nazareth Swim Club and Splash Valley Water Park. 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?
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 Roanoke County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Roanoke County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Vinton (8,046 residents). Vinton 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 Roanoke County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 97,026 residents. That makes it the 21st most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 387 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 0.7 square miles of Roanoke County, 0.3% of its area. That ranks it 103rd 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 Vinton (8,046). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Roanoke County
- Pools: Roanoke Athletic Club Swimming Pool, Our Lady of Nazareth Swim Club, Splash Valley Water Park, Washington Park Pool, Gator Aquatic Center, Fallon Park Pool
- Private: Building 29 - Swimming Pool
Candidates in Roanoke County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bedford County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Floyd County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Roanoke County Virginia?
8 aquatic facilities are on record in Roanoke County Virginia:
- Roanoke Athletic Club Swimming Pool (pool)
- Our Lady of Nazareth Swim Club (pool)
- Splash Valley Water Park (pool)
- Washington Park Pool (pool)
- Gator Aquatic Center (pool)
- Fallon Park Pool (pool)
- Vinton Pool (pool)
- Building 29 - Swimming 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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