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Water Safety Instructor Training (WSI) - Blended Learning


Aquatics / Bloomington Swim Lessons - Valley View Middle School -
Winter/Spring 2026 Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment

Water Safety Instructor Training - Blended Learning.

This course trains instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim and other water safety programs.  Prerequisites: On the first day, you must be able to pass a swimming stroke test. Attendance is mandatory to all class sessions. Be prepared to be both in and out of the water each day of class. Students must complete the online portion of the course (7-9 hours) in addition to participating in the classroom and water skill sessions. Once registered, information for accessing the online course will be emailed to the student, your email is required. 

There is an additional fee of $35 paid directly to the Red Cross for the online portion.

Please bring the following items: verification of birth date (students must be 15 years of age by the last day of class), swimsuit (one piece for females), towels, writing utensil, paper, water bottle, bag lunch and snacks.  Blended learning class:  a link will be emailed one week prior to the beginning of class.  The online portion of the class MUST be completed prior to the first night of class.

* A minimum of 6 participants will be needed to run this class.*

Valley View Middle School Pool
Class Fee:  $290
(Opportunity for employment upon completion of class - contact Aquatics Program Coordinator for further information 952-681-6134, if interested must be 16 years old.)

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WSI1SP
Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
Friday, Apr 24
6:00 - 10:00 PM

Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
Saturday, Apr 25
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
Sunday, Apr 26
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ages   15 yr. - 99 yr.

$ 290.00
3 Sessions
WSI1W
Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
Friday, Jan 23
6:00 - 10:00 PM

Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
Saturday, Jan 24
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 : *Pool
Sunday, Jan 25
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ages   15 yr. - 99 yr.

$ 290.00
3 Sessions