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Lifeguard Class in York County Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in York County Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in York County, Virginia at a glance
Lifeguard certification in York 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- 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
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across York County, Virginia.
If you want to guard in York County this year, the Lifeguard Class in York County Virginia is where it starts. York County is home to around 70,952 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. About 51% of York County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your York 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. Employers across York County, Virginia accept these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in York County?
Public mapping records 10 named aquatic facilities in York County. Among the sites listed there are 5 public pools and swim clubs, 3 community and club pools, 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 water park. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in York County.
Aquatic facilities in York County
- Yorktown Beach
- Water Country USA
- Willow Lakes Homeowner's Association Pool
- Bluffs Circle Community Pool
- Meadowlake Farms Pool House
- Aquatic Center
- Surfers Bay
- Coventry Swimming Pool
- Meadowlake Farms Pool
- Marlbank Farm 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 York 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 York County Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in York County, Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across York County. 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 York 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 York County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in York County. Named sites in York County include Yorktown Beach, Water Country USA and Willow Lakes Homeowner's Association 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in York County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in York County?
About 70,952 people live in York County. That makes it the 30th most populated of the 133 counties in Virginia. At 678 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
York County holds 110 square miles of water, about 51% of the county. That ranks it 5th of 133 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Aquatic sites recorded in York County
- Beaches and waterfront: Yorktown Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Water Country USA
- Pools: Willow Lakes Homeowner's Association Pool, Bluffs Circle Community Pool, Meadowlake Farms Pool House, Aquatic Center, Surfers Bay
- Private: Coventry Swimming Pool, Meadowlake Farms Pool, Marlbank Farm Pool
Candidates in York County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Gloucester County, James City County, Mathews County, Northampton County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in York County Virginia?
10 aquatic facilities are on record in York County Virginia:
- Yorktown Beach (beach)
- Water Country USA (water park)
- Willow Lakes Homeowner's Association Pool (pool)
- Bluffs Circle Community Pool (pool)
- Meadowlake Farms Pool House (pool)
- Aquatic Center (pool)
- Surfers Bay (pool)
- Coventry Swimming Pool (private club)
- Meadowlake Farms Pool (private club)
- Marlbank Farm 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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