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Lifeguard Class in Lewis County West Virginia
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Lifeguard Class in Lewis County West Virginia runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Lewis County, West Virginia involve?
Lifeguard certification in Lewis County, West Virginia starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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 Lewis County, West Virginia.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Lewis County West Virginia takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. A county of about 16,500 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Lewis County.
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 Lewis 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Lewis County, West Virginia.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Lewis County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Lewis County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Lewis County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Lewis County
- Lewis County Park 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 Lewis County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Lewis County West Virginia: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lewis County, West Virginia?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lewis County. The county's largest communities are Weston and Jane Lew, 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 Lewis 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 Lewis County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Lewis County. Named sites in Lewis County include Lewis County Park Swimming 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 West Virginia?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Lewis County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Lewis County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Weston (3,776 residents) and Jane Lew (388 residents). Weston 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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What is lifeguarding like in Lewis County?
About 16,500 people live in Lewis County. That makes it the 34th most populated of the 55 counties in West Virginia. At 43 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 0.7% of the county, 2.7 square miles, is water. That ranks it 26th of 55 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 Weston (3,776), Jane Lew (388). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Lewis County
- Pools: Lewis County Park Swimming Pool
Candidates in Lewis County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Braxton County, Doddridge County, Gilmer County, Harrison County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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 Lewis County West Virginia?
One aquatic facility is on record in Lewis County West Virginia:
- Lewis County Park Swimming 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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