Swim Prep

Whether you’re looking for a career or summer job in lifeguarding or water safety instruction, our free Swim Prep Program can help you get there.

Who Should Apply

Through this program, intermediate and advanced-level swimmers receive free personalized training to improve their speed, endurance, and stroke technique. You can develop the skills and confidence you’ll need to pass the lifeguard qualifying exam and/or water safety instructor entrance requirements.

You can register for as few or as many sessions as needed to reach your personal goal!

Program Details

The Swim Prep Program provides participants with advanced instruction and one-on-one coaching on different strokes. Instructors will assess the following strokes and offer tips for improvement:

• Front Crawl
• Back Crawl
• Breaststroke
• Elementary Backstroke
• Sidestroke
• Butterfly

Instructors will also test your ability to pass lifeguard-specific requirements:

• 50-yard time trial
• 440-yard time trial
• Treading 2 minutes

Schedule

Training takes place every Saturday and Tuesday between October 14, 2025, and March 28, 2026. Sessions last between 1 and 1 ½ hours. Water Safety Instructor workouts continue through June 7. Swimmers must be 16 years or older and are required to take a water competency test to show swim skills at the intermediate level.

How to Register

Recreation center membership is not required, but individuals must sign up in advance to attend a session. Please check session information below to register.