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Lifeguard Class in Williamsburg City Virginia
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Lifeguard certification in Williamsburg city, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city, Virginia.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Williamsburg city Virginia are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Williamsburg city counts about 15,847 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Locally that means sites such as Westgate Historic Timeshare – Pool and Williamsburg Inn East Pool.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg City in Virginia accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Williamsburg city
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Williamsburg city. Among the sites listed there are 7 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Williamsburg city is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Williamsburg city
- Westgate Historic Timeshare - Pool
- Williamsburg Inn East Pool
- Williamsburg Inn West Pool
- Country Inn Swimming Pool
- Port Anne Pool
- Glazener Pool
- McCardle 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Williamsburg city, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Williamsburg city. The county's largest communities are Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Williamsburg city. Named sites in Williamsburg city include Westgate Historic Timeshare - Pool, Williamsburg Inn East Pool and Williamsburg Inn West 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Williamsburg (15,847 residents). Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city: the local picture
Williamsburg city has a population of about 15,847. That makes it the 93rd most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 1,781 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Williamsburg city holds 0.2 square miles of water, about 2.2% of the county. That ranks it 113th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Williamsburg (15,847). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Williamsburg city
- Pools: Westgate Historic Timeshare - Pool, Williamsburg Inn East Pool, Williamsburg Inn West Pool, Country Inn Swimming Pool, Port Anne Pool, Glazener Pool
Candidates in Williamsburg city often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are James City County, York County, Surry County, Gloucester 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 Williamsburg City Virginia?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Williamsburg City Virginia:
- Westgate Historic Timeshare - Pool (pool)
- Williamsburg Inn East Pool (pool)
- Williamsburg Inn West Pool (pool)
- Country Inn Swimming Pool (pool)
- Port Anne Pool (pool)
- Glazener Pool (pool)
- McCardle 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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