Lifeguard Training Courses

These courses teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to work at traditional pools. After completion of the course, students will be certified in lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the professional rescuer and AED training. Prerequisites: Minimum age 15, 300-yard swim and timed 10-lb. brick retrieval at a depth of seven to 10 feet. Lifeguard training course fees are $185 ($160 course fee plus $25 non-refundable skills test administration fee).

Lifeguard Training Challenge

Lifeguard Training Challenge provides individuals the opportunity to prove their competencies in specific knowledge and skills for the Basic Lifeguarding Certification. All responsibility for preparedness rests solely on the participant (may attempt a challenge only one time). Lifeguard training challenge course fees are $70.

Class Days	Class Times
Spring 2012	TBA
Spring 2012	TBA

 

Water Safety Instructor Course

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) trains individuals to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety courses. Training includes course planning, organizing, skill development, teaching methods and program development. Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years old, successfully pass the pre-course session which includes demonstrating the six main strokes and treading water, and completion of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT), which will be held at the beginning of the course. Course fees are $200 ($175 course fee plus $25 non-refundable skills test administration fee).

Schedule

Class Days	Class Times
Spring 2012	TBA
Spring 2012	TBA

Scuba Courses

Scuba–PADI Open Water Diver Course

Scuba–PADI Open Water Diver is the most widely recognized and respected scuba diving certification in the world. Within a few classes, you can be enjoying the underwater world! Nothing compares to the weightless exhilaration of breathing underwater. If you have an appetite for excitement and adventure, odds are you can become a scuba diver. This is part one of a two-part course. The cost for Part I is $225 and includes: Diver Manual, Recreational Dive Planner and Workbook, Adventure Logbook, Student Record Folder, use of videos/DVDs, the use of BCD, tank, regulator, weights, mask, snorkel and fins. You also can get a referral at no additional cost. For those interested in receiving college credit for taking this class, please email John Aust to find out how. The registration deadline is generally one week in advance before each weekend course. Each weekend sessions runs on both Saturday and Sunday.

Class Dates	Class Day	Class Times
Offered one weekend each month (email John Aust for specific dates). Next Class March 3 & 4, 2012	Saturdays	9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
	Sundays	Noon – 6 p.m.

Discover Scuba Courses

Discover SCUBA introduces potential divers to the weightless exhilaration of breathing underwater. It's a great way to experience what scuba diving is really like. The scuba instructor will explain the basic principles and give an overview of the scuba gear. Once participants are comfortable, they will learn basic scuba skills before going on a short discovery dive in the pool. The skills learned during the Discover Scuba Diving experience can help participants who are interested in taking the full PADI Open Water Diver certification. Most Discover Scuba Diving experiences are scheduled with in a two-hour time block. The fee is $30 per person and includes: use of scuba gear and the pool rental (use of diving boards). A minimum of 10 participants and/or $300 must be met in order for event to occur. Contact John Aust for scheduling your Discover Scuba Diving experience today.

Class Days	Class Times
Spring 2012	TBA
Spring 2012	TBA

American Red Cross Courses

General Water Safety Course

This course provides individuals with an awareness of the importance of water safety and general information about being safe in, on or around the water. While you’re there you can find additional information about the aquatic programs offered by SRC. This dry-land event is free for all UMKC students and SRC members but you must RSVP in advance.

Class Days	Class Times
Monday - Friday	9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CPR for the Pro Rescuer with AED Challenge Course

CPR for the Pro Rescuer with AED Challenge provides individuals the opportunity to prove their competencies in specific knowledge and skills. The challenge is designed for those who are currently certified and just need to renew certification. Uncertified individuals may enroll, but all responsibility for preparedness rests solely on the participant. Course fees are $30.

Class Days	Class Times
Monday - Friday	9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Swinney Splash

After a busy week studying, come and cool off in the pool where you can join a pick-up game of water basketball or just relax on a noodle. The diving boards will also be open and music will be blasting! While you’re there you can find more information about the pool hours and other aquatic center programs such as swim classes or SCUBA diving.

This is a fun and refreshing way to start the weekend. A free event that’s open to all UMKC students, but it must be co-sponsored by an affiliated UMKC organization. Get your student or campus organization set up a splash event today.

Visit our Student Organization Reservation section here for Facility Request Form.

Total Immersion Workshop

Weekend Transformation: Freestyle (Parts I and II)

Enjoy continuous and permanent improvement in your stroke efficiency for years to come. If you want to learn how to swim faster and train smarter with greater efficiency and less struggle, then we recommend you experience the complete weekend transformation.

In just 2 days, you will develop a complete understanding of the fundamentals for the freestyle stroke, experience the proper ways to incorporate rhythm and learn how to effectively train for speed and endurance without compromising technique. Benefit from our hands-on instructional techniques and low student to coach ratio.

For more information, please email our instructor or call 303.818.4283.

Class Days (2011)	Class Times
Saturday, November 19	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.