Swimming Lessons
Swim Lessons have concluded for 2008. Our SwimAmerica swim lessons program will resume in Spring 2009. Information will be available in March 2009.
Class Descriptions
Parent/Child 6 Months - 3 Years Old: One adult (parent/guardian) will be required to get in the water with their child during this class. The class is designed to help parents learn different methods of teaching their children to float and kick and feel more comfortable with their children in the water. Children still in diapers must wear a swim diaper during class. Instructor to student ratio is 1:10.
Preschool 3-4 Years Old: Prepares 3-4 year olds for increased success in youth lessons and sets the tone for a lifetime of water enjoyment. Playful and nurturing instructors guide preschoolers through the basics of water adjustment and into water exploration in a safe and fun manner. Children will first be introduced to going underwater safely, progressing onto floating on their back and front. They will also be introduced to basic freestyle skills, such as gliding and arm strokes. Instructor to student ratio is 1:5.
Youth 5-12 Years Old: Children are taught in small groups and move to higher skill groups as they achieve the advancement goals of their present group. Starting with the most basic skill, blowing bubbles in the pool, swimmers advance through 10 skill stations from "roll over and float" to advanced stroke mechanics. Instructor to student ratio is 1:5.
Adult 13 Years and Older: These classes are designed to teach adults basic and intermediate swimming skills. In addition, water safety skills are taught to increase personal comfort levels around aquatics facilities. Instructor to student ratio is 1:6.
Jr. Lifeguard - Jack McLean Aquatics Center: Are you 11 – 14 years old interested in becoming a lifeguard? Jr. Lifeguard improves swimming skills and develops leadership skills. This class includes Basic Lifeguarding Skills, CPR and First Aid. There are two levels: Level 1 emphasizes Prevention & Response and Level 2 builds on that by adding Fitness, Leadership and Professionalism. Level 1 must be completed prior to beginning Level 2. Upon completion of Level 2, 14 year old Jr. Guards may volunteer at City of Tallahassee pools up to 6 hours a week!
Prerequisites
- Be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side
- Tread water for one minute using arms and legs
- Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater