Bloomington Community Education

American Red Cross – Lifeguard Training – Blended Learning
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 (on or before the last day of the class) or older.

• Ability to pass pretest:

• Swim 150 yards continuously, using the front crawl, breaststroke or the combination of both. Tread Water for 2 minutes using only legs. Then swim 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both.

• Complete a timed event with 1 minute 40 seconds: starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface, 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.

• Bring Swim Suit, towels, snacks, lunch, water bottle, writing utensil and paper.

(Opportunity for employment upon completion of class – contact Aquatics Program Coordinator for further information 952-681-6134, if interested must be 16 years old.) *A minimum of 5 participants will be needed to run this class.*

Valley View Middle School Pool:  8900 Portland Ave. So. in Bloomington, MN
Class Fee:  $300