District 196 Community Education

Renew your American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (must be current). Attendance is mandatory. Lifeguarding Renewal (Code: QLGILGR) will be offered after completion of this course for those wishing to renew a basic Lifeguarding certification. Waterpark Skills Module (Code: QLGIWP for new certification, QLGIRWP for renewal) and Waterfront Skills Module (Code: QLGIWF for new certification, QLGIRWF for renewal) will also be offered. Register separately for these.

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools and waterparks, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard. Blended Learning combines online learning with on-site skill sessions for skill practice and assessment. Online completion is required prior to the first day of the course. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the classSkill Prerequisites: Prerequisite skills will be evaluated at the beginning of the first day. Those who do not meet the skill requirements will not be allowed to stay for the class and may choose to practice the swimming skills to be able to transfer to another class or cancel with a $25 cancellation fee. 300 yd. endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke continuously Complete a timed skill sequence including a 20 yd. swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 ft. deep, swim 20 yd. carrying the object and exit the water within 1 min. and 40 sec. Tread water for 2 min. using legs only A Waterfront Lifeguarding Module will be offered for those that successfully complete this course and would like to earn the additional certification to work at a beach. There is an additional fee for this course. Call 952-431-8777 for more information or to register.

Do you seek employment as a swim instructor aide? This class is for you! CPR and First Aid training are included. Students that complete this course will be qualified to apply for employment at the age of 14.