Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard, but not quite sure about your swim skills? The Lifeguard Training Prep course will help you get comfortable with the water and prepare you for a Lifeguard Certification course. Basic swim skills required. This training course is FREE for youth ages 14-21. Watch for our FREE lifeguard certification course coming soon.

Pre School Level Three (3-5 years old) For children who can front and back float unsupported for 5 to 8 seconds. Introduction of rhythmic breathing and paddle stroke. We will work on independent swimming on front and back

This course requires participants to complete online learning prior to in-class skills sessions. Please make sure to provide a valid email address when completing registration. The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. The Blended Learning format allows students to work independently on theory through a series of informational videos and tutorials. They then present what skills they learned in a hands-on class. See below for course requirements. This certification is FREE for youth ages 15-21 This course will also train individuals in Emergency Oxygen Administration. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) and emergency oxygen. Upon completion of this course participants will receive American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years and American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen valid for 2 years. Prerequisites • Must be 15 years old on or before the final day of the course. • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may use front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. • Complete the following event in 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Face may be in or out of the water. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps Length • Approximately 7 hours for online learning • Approximately 21 hours for in class skills Please note: Course times may vary to include breaks. Certification Requirements • Attend and participate in all class sessions. • Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities. • Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios. • Pass the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent. Requirements Age: 15 yrs and older Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 3:30pmDecember 27, 2023 - December 30, 2023 Location: New Hope YMCA 7601 42nd Ave N New Hope, MN 55427-1226