American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Course taught by certified instructor. All classes are held at the RA pools.
Participants are encouraged to complete the blended learning as a refresher prior to attending class. A link to the blended learning will be provided upon registration.

Prerequisites: must have current or no more than 30 days expired American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
Class will meet at pool location. Certifications earned are valid for 2 years.

Questions? Please contact Aquatics Staff at [email protected]

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification class taught by certified instructor. All classes are held at the RA pools.
This course requires seven hours of online learning prior to the start of class. An email with information on how to access the blended learning content will be provided upon registration.
Prerequisites: must be 15 years or older by last day of class, 300 yard continuous swim in front crawl or breaststroke, two minutes of treading water without use of hands, and retrieval of 10 pound object from 7+ feet of water.

Questions? Please contact Aquatics Staff at [email protected]

Registration opens Monday, April 1, 2024 at 8:30am

The Reston Association offers a Fairfax County approved Pool Operator License Exam. After registering to take the exam, you will receive the self-study guide.
The exam will be held in-person at RA Headquarters. Participants must bring their own laptop to the testing site. Wifi is available.
The synchronous exam is open book and you are permitted 1 hour to finish. You must achieve 90% to pass.

Ages 16+
Operator License card will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
This license is valid for 3 years at any pool within Fairfax County.

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

*RA and RSTA staff will be required to attend a training class immediately following successful completion of the exam. Training will be held from 4-5:30pm in the Conference Center and 5:30-7pm at Glade Pool
Click the following click to sign up for the training portion (RA/RSTA staff only): sign up genius link

Have you always wanted to try paddleboarding/SUP? Looking for a lesson? Or perhaps you've been out already but don't own your own paddleboard? Look no further, join us for a session out on the lake. 1.5 hours

Questions? Contact [email protected]