Requirements

As wakeboarding, and wakesurfing specifically, has grown in popularity and accessibility, instructors are beginning to pop up in increased numbers. It’s our desire to equip them with the necessary tools to give everyone they work with a positive and memorable experience by focusing on boat safety, towing safety and injury prevention through safe teaching practices. It is our hope to equip and instill confidence into those who want to share the love of watersports with others.

1. Owners of a wake/surf school
2. Camp Counselors and employees of camps that offers watersports as an activity
3. Employees for a wakeboard/surf school
4. Boat Salesmen giving demo’s for wake specific boats

Below are the additional requirements to receive full certification and benefits.

(Note: WE WILL PROVIDE LINKS/RESOURCES OF WHERE TO RECEIVE THESE)

• State Boater’s License
• Safe Sport or Abuse Training = (estimated $10-$20)
• American Red Cross CPR First Aid = (estimated $35)
• Background Screening = (estimated $20)

Rates

Course Fee: $1,500 + $200/individual being certified after the first

These benefits are for those who become fully certified with the additional recommended certifications as well.

• Access to the School of Wake Certified online course for one year
• School of Wake Accreditation with Certificate and Certified Logo for marketing
• Each Coach Profile listed under Certified organization on School of Wake Website
• Kirby Liesmann available for personal consult and lesson shadowing
• Product discounts from participating sponsors and affiliates
• Insurance discounts
• Access to School of Wake Media Portal

Annual Dues: $180/organization (all of the above benefits, plus the following) + optional $25/individual if organization elects to have their certified coaches retake exam as a refresher

• Ongoing access to the School of Wake Online Course for another year
• School of Wake Certified accreditation
• Coach profile listing on School of Wake Website