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Lifeguard Class in Russell County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Russell County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Russell County, Virginia involve?
Lifeguard certification in Russell County, Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Russell County, Virginia.
The Lifeguard Class in Russell County Virginia on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Population in Russell County sits near 25,477. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Russell County.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Russell County. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Russell County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. Russell County employers in Virginia recognise these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Russell County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Russell County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Russell County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Russell County
- Lebanon Town 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 Russell 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 Russell County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Russell County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Russell County. The county's largest communities are Lebanon, Honaker and St. Paul, 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 Russell County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Russell County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Russell County. Named sites in Russell County include Lebanon Town 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Russell County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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.
Which communities in Russell County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lebanon (3,110 residents), Honaker (1,195 residents) and St. Paul (160 residents). Lebanon 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Russell County?
About 25,477 people live in Russell County. That makes it the 71st most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 54 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 2.9 square miles of Russell County, 0.6% of its area. That ranks it 74th 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 Lebanon (3,110), Honaker (1,195), St. Paul (160), Cleveland (136). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Russell County
- Pools: Lebanon Town Pool
Candidates in Russell County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Scott County, Smyth County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Russell County Virginia?
One aquatic facility is on record in Russell County Virginia:
- Lebanon Town Pool (pool)
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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