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Lifeguard Class in Wise County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Wise County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Wise County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Wise 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- 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
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Wise County, Virginia.
A Lifeguard Class in Wise County Virginia takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Big Stone Gap accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Wise County. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Wise Municipal Swimming Pool and Town of St. Paul Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Wise County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Wise County in Virginia take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Wise County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Wise County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Wise County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Wise County
- Wise Municipal Swimming Pool
- Town of St. Paul 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 Wise County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. 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 Wise County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Wise County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Wise County. The county's largest communities are Big Stone Gap, Wise and Coeburn, 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 Wise 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 Wise County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Wise County. Named sites in Wise County include Wise Municipal Swimming Pool and Town of St. Paul 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Wise County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Wise County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Big Stone Gap (5,114 residents), Wise (2,890 residents) and Coeburn (1,562 residents). Big Stone Gap 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 Wise County?
Wise County has a population of about 35,174. That makes it the 49th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 87 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.5% of the county, 2.0 square miles, is water. That ranks it 87th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Big Stone Gap (5,114), Wise (2,890), Coeburn (1,562), Appalachia (1,387). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Wise County
- Pools: Wise Municipal Swimming Pool, Town of St. Paul Pool
Candidates in Wise County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Harlan County, Letcher County, Pike County, Dickenson County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Wise County Virginia?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Wise County Virginia:
- Wise Municipal Swimming Pool (pool)
- Town of St. Paul 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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