Northern Virginia Lifeguard Training

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Available Events

Full Lifeguard Certification (New Employees)

The cost of this class is $75.00.

This lifeguard training class is reserved for those who agree to work for Continental Pools in Northern Virginia. Certifications for non-employees will not be issued.  Registration is limited by instructor availability and facility size, therefore, training fees are non-refundable.

  • Minimum age: 15 years
  • Swim a distance of 100 yards using crawl or breaststroke without resting
  • Feet-first dive, retrieve a 10-pound brick from a minimum depth of 8 feet and bring it to the surface.
  • Tread water without using arms for 1 minute

Recertification (Returning Employees)

The cost of this class is $50.00.

This class is reserved for those who agree to work for Continental Pools. Certifications for non-employees will not be issued.  Registration is limited by instructor availability and facility size, therefore, training fees are non-refundable.

  • Must hold a valid Ellis and Associates Lifeguard License
  • Minimum age: 15 years
  • Swim a distance of 100 yards using crawl or breaststroke without resting
  • Feet-first dive, retrieve a 10-pound brick from a minimum depth of 8 feet and bring it to the surface.
  • Tread water without using arms for 1 minute

Pool Operators Course

This class is reserved for those who agree to work for Continental Pools. Certifications for non-employees will not be issued.

  • Must be 16 years of age.
  • Must have valid lifeguard license
  • Must be employed by Continental Pools
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