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Swim Instructor Assistant TrainingAquaticsInterested in helping others learn to swim? This course will teach you how to assist certified swim instructors in leading swim lessons for a variety of age groups—including parents and children, youth, and adults. Learn how to assist swim instructors in teaching swim lessons. Candidates must be 14 years or older, demonstrate a strong sense of maturity and responsibility, and be competent swimmers. Participants must pass a skills pre-test conducted on the first day. Participants unable to pass the skills pre-test will be refunded the course fee minus a $10 processing fee. Course consists of classroom training as well as 6 hours hands-on training in the pool (hands-on training dates/times are discussed and scheduled during the classroom training portion). Certification will be issued after successful completion of both classroom and hands-on training. After successful completion of the course, participants may apply for an assistant position with Community Education. For more information call 651-744-5094. Pre-Test Skills: 1. Swim the following strokes at a Level 5 skill level or higher: -25 yards front crawl, 25 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards sidestroke, 25 yards elementary backstroke, 15 yards butterfly 2. Tread water for 2 minutes 3. Perform a standing diveWinter 2026- Youth
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Driver Education In-Person + Behind The WheelDriver EducationThe Basics: Get ready to hit the road with SPPS Community Education! This comprehensive course, taught by highly trained licensed classroom instructors, includes 30 hours of state-required classroom instruction and 6 hours of hands-on behind-the-wheel lessons. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of class and attend all 30 hours of classroom instruction consecutively to best prepare students for the written permit test. Upon completing the classroom portion, students will receive an e-card email of completion and have 18 months to get their driver's permit and complete the behind-the-wheel training. To get your license, you’ll need to: hold your permit for at least 6 months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, log 40-50 hours of supervised driving and be 16 years old before you can take the road test. Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for course cancellation if requested more than three-business days prior. We are unable to issue refunds for requests received after that time. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures visit spps.org/teendriver. FEE: $450 PAYMENT PLANS: 1)Full payment at time of registration 2) $225 at time of registration and remaining $225 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course.Winter 2026- Youth -
Driver Education - Online Class + Behind-the-WheelDriver EducationThe Basics: Get ready to hit the road with SPPS Community Education! This comprehensive course, taught by highly trained licensed classroom instructors, includes 30 hours of state-required classroom instruction and 6 hours of hands-on behind-the-wheel lessons. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of class and attend all 30 hours of classroom instruction consecutively to best prepare students for the written permit test. Upon completing the classroom portion, students will receive an e-card email of completion and have 18 months to get their driver's permit and complete the behind-the-wheel training. To get your license, you’ll need to: hold your permit for at least 6 months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, log 40-50 hours of supervised driving and be 16 years old before you can take the road test. Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for course cancellation if requested more than three-business days prior. We are unable to issue refunds for requests received after that time. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures visit spps.org/teendriver. Online Course: This class offers an interactive online class experience facilitated by licensed Driver Education Instructors. Participants will engage in classroom discussions, breakout sessions and guest speaker activities. This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements by clicking here. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during the entire online class session. Students should be an a quiet location free from distraction and noise. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class, you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Fee: $450 Payment plans: 1) Full payment at time of registration2) $225 at time of registration and remaining $225 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. Registration Notes: Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account. Courses Cancellation Fees:1) Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for the course. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date.2) Students must attend all 30 hours of the Driver Education course in entirety, as required by Minnesota State law.Winter 2026- Youth