2025-2026 Lifeguard Certification Class Schedules
Lifeguard Certification Classes
A participant must be at least 15 years old on or before the last day of class and pass course specific swimming prerequisites prior to the start of training.
This course is a 6 hour online portion followed by an in-person, 22 hour course.
Participants must complete the Online Blended Learning Requirement (6 hour course) prior to the upcoming scheduled dates. Here is the link to get started.
Once completed, participants must provide certificate of completion to Cabell (email is acceptible)
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
- Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
- Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Cost of this class is $275.00; all supplies are included. We generally offer this class over three - four days and a minimum of six participants is needed.
NOVA has the following certification classes scheduled:
Location: NOVA Aquatic Center - Gayton & NOVA Aquatic Center - Regency
(Locations will be confirmed prior to start dates of each class)
Click HERE to Sign-Up
2025 - 2026 Lifeguard Certification and Recertification Class Schedule
Recertification Classes
Recertification Class #1
December 30th, 2025
9:00am - 6:00pm
Recertification Class #2
March 30th, 2026
9:00am - 6:00pm
Here is the link for the online portion of the recertification class.
Click HERE to Sign-Up
