2025 Training for Employees

Training Overview

All employees hired for lifeguard, instructor, or coaching positions are required to be Lifeguard/ CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified.  Employees are responsible for completing (or maintaining) this training prior to beginning their employment at Overlee. Employees are hired based on this certification, therefore failure to complete training will affect employment status.  Lifeguarding certifications are good for 2 years.  You must take re-certification classes before your certification expires.

You may complete your training at Overlee or another organization but it must be completed prior to employment.

Swim Instructor Certification (Guards, Instructors & Coaches)

The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Guards, Coaches and Swim Instructors fifteen (15) years of age to complete a swim instructor training class BEFORE they can work.

• Online classes (see below)
• Overlee refunds course fee (up to $50)
• Must have Lifeguard certification prior to course
• Certification paperwork needs to be on file before working

Swim Instructor Certificate Approved Classes

Spring 2025 Lifeguard Certification Classes @ Overlee

If you know anyone outside of Overlee who is interested in taking the Overlee class please have them complete the form for New Lifeguards or Re-certification.

If you have any specific questions email Melissa at hiring@overlee.org.

• New Lifeguards: Form
  • • You will be enrolled in the lifeguarding blended learning course.  You should receive an email directly from Red Cross (actually  Salesforce Automation Account <phsssalesforce@usa.redcross.org>) to go the course.
    • You must complete the blended learning course prior to the in class skills (in water) sessions listed below.
    • You must attend in person water skill days and complete assessments for lifeguarding and CPR to complete the course.
      • You must attended ALL days & times.

                                    Friday, May 2  – 4-8p

                                   Saturday, May 3, 8a – 4:45p

                                   Sunday, May 4, 8a – 4:45p

• • • $300 (Checks Payable To Greg York) *Includes Mask and first aid packet

On the first day of class please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time with payment. The class will start promptly at 8:00 am. Please bring a swimsuit and towel. Checks can be made payable to Greg York. If you have any questions please email Melissa at hiring@overlee.org. 

• Re-certification Course: Form

This is now a blended learning course with online portion.

• • You must attend the in person water skill day on Saturday, May 18 8am-5:30pm. 
  • $150 (Does not include mask.) Please bring ta mask with you.
  • You will be enrolled in the lifeguarding blended learning course.  You should receive an email directly from Red Cross (actually  Salesforce Automation Account <phsssalesforce@usa.redcross.org>) to go the course.
  • You must complete the blended learning course prior to the in class skills (in water) session listed above.
  • You must attend in person water skill day and complete assessments for lifeguarding and CPR to complete the course.

Re-certification: Make sure your online coursework is done before the in-person skills day.  Please bring your mask to the class for it is NOT provided. If you do not have a mask one can be purchased at the class for $15. If you do not bring your mask you will be charged for a replacement mask. 

On the day of class please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time with payment. The class will start promptly at 8:00 am. Please bring a swimsuit and towel. Checks can be made payable to Greg York. If you have any questions please email Melissa at hiring@overlee.org. 

Lifeguard Certification Classes by other providers

• American Red Cross
• Arlington Public Schools