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American Red Cross - Lifeguard Training - Blended Learning

Aquatics / Bloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle School -
Summer 2024 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment

This comprehensive course is designed to instruct participants in the skills and knowledge needed to become a lifeguard. Course candidates will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond quickly to aquatic emergencies. The course also instructs participants in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid. Participants will receive certifications in the above - certifications will be presented upon completion of attending all class sessions, passing all written exams, water skills and test.  Prerequisites:

  • Participant must be 15 years of age or older.
    • Ability to pass pretest. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
    Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds: starting in the water,
    swim 20 yards, surface dive, feet first or head first to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object,
    return to surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding object, exit the water without using a
    ladder or steps.
  • Certifications received upon completion of course objectives and passing score of 80 percent correct on
    course final written exams. Lifeguard, CPR-PR with AED and First Aid are valid for 2 years.
    Will need to renew certifications every two years.
    • * Blended Learning Class: a link will be emailed one week prior to class beginning with online class curriculum, email address required. 

    *Bring your swim suit, towels, snacks, lunch, water bottle, writing utensil and paper.

    *A minimum of 5 participants will be needed to run this class.*

    Valley View Middle School Pool
    Class Fee:  $275
    (Opportunity for employment upon completion of class - contact Aquatics Program Coordinator for further information at 952-681-6134, if interested. Must be 16 years old.)

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    Map/Locations
    Locations
    Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420
    8900 Portland Ave S
    Bloomington, MN 55420
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    Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
    Friday, Jun 14
    6:00 - 10:00 PM
    Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
    Saturday, Jun 15
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
    Sunday, Jun 16
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Ages   15 yr. - 99 yr.
    $ 275.00
    3 Sessions