Bloomington Community Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training-Blended Learning
This course certifies you to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED courses.
Requirements:
Age: 17 years old by the last day of class.
Certification: Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
Skills:

• Pass the Lifeguarding pretest (see below).

• Demonstrate competency in Lifeguarding skills.

• Demonstrate competency in rescue and emergency care scenarios.

• Online Work: Complete 2-3 hours of online coursework before the water skills sessions. (Access info will be emailed about a week before class.)

• Attendance: Mandatory attendance at all class sessions. Be prepared for both in-water and out-of-water activities each day.

Lifeguarding Pretest:

• Swim 150 yards continuously (front crawl, breaststroke, or combination).

• Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).

• Swim 50 yards (front crawl, breaststroke, or combination)

• Timed event (1:40): Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object from 7-10 feet, return to surface, swim 20 yards on back (holding object), exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

What to Bring:
Swimsuit
Towels
Snacks & Lunch
Water bottle
Writing supplies
Details:
Blended Learning: Online portion must be completed before the first class.
Location: Valley View Middle School Pool
Fee: $285
Minimum: 5 participants required.
Job Opportunities: Lifeguard positions may be available after certification (must be 16). Contact the Aquatics Program Coordinator at 952-681-6134 for more information