Lifeguard/WSI Training

Water Park Lifeguard Certification
15 yrs - up
Lifeguarding can be both fun and rewarding. Learn the skills necessary to become a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. Completion of the Lifeguard Training program certifies you in Water Park Lifeguard & First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. There are prerequisites for this class.
Required Supplies - Swim Suit, towel, dry clothes, sack lunch, pen & paper
Optional Supplies - Lap top computer
Tuition: $250          With Member Discount: $180

Lifeguard Instructor Certification
17 yrs - up
Train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue. The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials and methods, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress.
Tuition: $375          With Member Discount: $250

CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider Training
Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, this program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life rescue scenarios reinforce decision-making skills. Course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over.
Tuition: $100          With Member Discount: $80

Oxygen Training
Teaches professional rescuers when and how to use emergency oxygen and breathing devices, includes airway management as an enrichment topic. There are prerequisites for this class.
Tuition: $80          With Member Discount: $60

First Aid Training
15 yrs - up
Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, this program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life rescue scenarios reinforce decision-making skills.
Tuition: $100          With Member Discount: $80

Water Safety Instructor
16 yrs- up 
Learn to teach children and adults to swim, and give water safety presentations to kids and their parents. It’s a fun and meaningful job that’s in high demand. Plus, Red Cross certification is recognized nationwide so you can work anywhere in the United States.
Tuition: $250          With Member Discount: $180

For more information on The Center's Aquatics Department, contact Michael Alonzo, at michaela@jewishkc.org or 913-327-8012.