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American Red Cross Aquatics Certifications for Employment
Aquatics certification programs offer training for employment
Register online
Register by phone: 651-683-6879
Print a registration form to register by mail or fax
Register by mail: Aquatics Program, 1540 Deerwood Drive, Eagan, MN 55122
Register by fax: 651-683-8580
Swim Instructor Training
 Water Safety Assistant (WSA)
Do you seek employment as a swim instructor aide? This class is for you! CPR and First Aid training are included. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. (Ages 13 and up)
Fee: $135
Monday Tuesday Wednesday - Click on link for details and online registration
Dec 28-30
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Saturdays - Click on link for details and online registration
Jan 23-Mar 20,
Skip Feb 13
1-4 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday - Click on link for details and online registration
Mar 22-25
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
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Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Become certified to teach American Red Cross Swim Lessons. Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certification is included. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.
Fee: $225
- Age Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years old by the last day of the class
- Skill Prerequisite: Students must have swimming skills equivalent to the Red Cross Level 4 swim lesson requirements
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday - Click on link for details and online registration
Dec 28-30, Jan 2
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday - Click on link for details and online registration
Mar 22-25
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
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Lifeguarding
Lifeguarding Course Prerequisites:
- Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the class.
- Skill Prerequisite #1: 300 yard continuous endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke. A 550 yard continuous endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke is required for Waterfront Lifeguarding.
- Skill Prerequisite #2: Complete a timed skill sequence including a 20 yard swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 to 10 feet depth, swim 20 yards carrying the object and exit the water within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- Skill Prerequisite #3 for Waterfront Lifeguarding only: Swim 10 yards under water retrieving 3 diving rings.
Lifeguarding For Pools and Waterpark Classes
If you want to work as a lifeguard at a pool or a waterpark, this course is for you! Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Waterpark Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.
Fee: $230
Saturday Sunday - Click on link for details and online registration
Dec 5-13
Saturdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sundays from noon-6 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Monday Tuesday Wednesday - Click on link for details and online registration
Dec 28-30
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Saturday - Click on link for details and online registration
Jan 23-Mar 20,
Skip Feb 13
1-5 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday - Click on link for details and online registration
Mar 22-25
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
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Renew your Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with a one-day challenge class.
Students must successfully complete all prerequisites, perform all required skills and pass the written test for certification renewal. Students must present verification of previous lifeguarding certification completed within the past four years. Boy Scout Lifeguards and Ellis Lifeguards are now eligible to participate in a Lifeguard Challenge also.
Renew your CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with a one-day challenge class.
Fee: $50
Challenge courses are offered on two different dates:
Saturday, Dec 19 for Professional Rescuer CPR - Click on link for details and online registration
Saturday, Dec 19 for Lay Rescuer CPR - Click on link for details and online registration
9:00a-11:30a
Black Hawk Middle School
Saturday, March 27 for Professional Rescuer CPR - Click on link for details and online registration
Saturday, March 27 for Lay Rescuer CPR - Click on link for details and online registration
9:00a-11:30a
Black Hawk Middle School
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Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI)
Become certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certification is included. Textbooks are included. Students that successfully complete the course will be provided the opportunity to become certified in Waterfront and Waterpark Lifeguarding also. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.
- Age Prerequisite: Students must be 17 years old by the last day of the class
- Skill Prerequisite: Students must pass the Lifeguarding swimming prerequisites and demonstrate competency in Lifeguarding skills.
Fee: $275
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday - Click on link for details and online registration
Dec 28-30, Jan 2
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday - Click on link for details and online registration
Mar 22-25
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
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GuardStart
Guard Start, today’s version of junior lifeguarding, is designed to guide youth into the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training program. This course builds a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards.
Fee: $95
Monday Tuesday - Click on link for details and online registration
Dec 28-29
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday - Click on link for details and online registration
Mar 22-25
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Black Hawk Middle School
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