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 4-7pm in the Conference Center.

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]

This class is designed to orient students to the aquatic environment. Instruction is given in breath control, floating, kicking, arm actions, and of course, water safety is emphasized. All skills are completed with assistance and support. Student must be able to participate in a group setting. The following skills should be mastered before moving on to the next level.

-Safely enter and exit water
-Blowing bubbles 3 seconds with mouth and nose fully submerged
-Submerging face repeatedly
-Flutter kick on front and back, 2 body lengths
-Float with recovery
-Front and back glides, 2 body lengths with recovery
-Roll from front to back or back to front
-Arm and hand treading action (in chest-deep water)
-Arms–front crawl, 2 body length
-Finning and “tickle, T, pull” arms on back, 2 body lengths

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

No classes on June 19 or July 4 to observe the Juneteenth and July 4th holidays.

Saturday classes are 6 classes instead of our typical 8 sessions. A prorated discount appears at checkout to reflect this difference.

Registration opens Monday, May 6 for Members and Wednesday, May 8 for Non-Members.