American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training & Recertification
American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training & Recertification
classes are now available!
Get certified and work for PARA this summer and make $12/hr.
Must be 15YO by the last day of class.
Lifeguard Training is a five-day class and participants must attend all classes.
Class schedule is:
*First Day 4-8p for Prerequisite Swim.
Then Tues/Wed 4-9p, Sat/Sun 9-5p.
Prerequisite Swimming
* Must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the course.
* Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic
breathing. May swim front crawl or breaststroke. Swim goggles allowed.
* Must tread water for 2 minutes using only legs.
* Must swim 20 yards, dive 7 feet, retrieve a 10lb brick, return on your back to the starting point keeping the brick above water, and exit the pool within 1 minute 40 seconds.
* Practice is free at any PARA pool if you are registered for the Lifeguarding Class.
Cost: $280
Only $100 if you work for Para!
Must submit an Employment Application
before registering for the class
to receive the discount.
Submit an Employment Application for Lifeguard Click Here or scroll down.
Lifeguard Training
Faucett Center Classes
Class 1: March 19, 26, 27, 28 29, 30*
Class 2: May 7, 14, 15, 18, 19*
*First Day 4-8p for Prerequisite Swim.
Then Tues/Wed 4-9p, Sat/Sun 9-5p.
Bobby Miller Center Classes
April 2, 9, 10, 13, 14*
*First Day 4-8p for Prerequisite Swim.
Then Tues/Wed 4-9p, Sat/Sun 9-5p.
Tingle Center Classes
May 7, 14, 15, 18, 19*
*First Day 4-8p for Prerequisite Swim.
Then Tues/Wed 4-9p, Sat/Sun 9-5p.
Lifeguard Recertification Classes
*Must be currently ARC Lifeguarding certified
Miller Center: April 20, 9a-3p & April 21, 1p-4p
Faucett Center: May 11, 9a-3p & May 12, 1p-4p
Lifeguard Instructor Class
*Must have ARC Lifeguarding Certification & at least 16YO
Faucett Center: April 5 from 4p-9p, April 6 from 9a-6p & April 7 from 9a-5p
Don't forget it's free to practice before class
at any PARA Center if you are enrolled
in a Lifeguarding class.
Contact Mark Harrison, mharrison@tcpara.org,
for more details.
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers Center-
Starts March 26 or
May 7, 2024
Bobby Miller Center-
Starts April 2, 2024
Tingle Center-
Starts May 7, 2024
AGES
15+
COST
$280/participant
$100/if you work for PARA
Lifeguard Application
Part Time
Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
Maintains the swimming pool, deck, keeps gutters clean, as well as other maintenance duties.
$12/hr
All applicants are subject to pre-employment background check and drug screens
EOE
PARA Indoor Swim Lessons
Evaluation: All participants will be evaluated the first day of class. Please read all descriptions to ensure you are enrolling your child in the correct level.
BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS: AGES 4-13
This Entry level class emphasizes water safety, survival, and fundamental swimming concepts. Participants will learn skills that will help them feel comfortable so they can enjoy the water safely.
MON/WED at Tingle Center Pool
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Session 1: 2/5/24 - 2/21/24Session 2: 3/4/24 - 3/27/24 (No Class 3/11 & 3/13/24)
Session 3: 4/1/24 - 4/17/2024
TUES/THURS at Miller Center Therapy Pool
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Session 1: 2/6/24 - 2/22/24
Session 2: 3/5/24 - 3/28/24 (No Class 3/12 & 3/14/24)Session 3: 4/2/24 - 4/18/24
INTERMEDIATE SWIM LESSONS: AGES 4-13
Must have prior swim experience and be able to glide 3 yards on top of the water. This intermediate level class will focus on stroke development and swim fundamentals.
MON/WED at Tingle Center Pool
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Session 1: 2/5/24 - 2/21/24
Session 2: 3/4/24-3/27/24 (No Class 3/11 & 3/13/24)
Session 3: 4/1/24 - 4/17/2024
TUES/THURS at Miller Center Therapy Pool
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Session 1: 2/6/24 - 2/22/24
Session 2: 3/5/24 - 3/28/24 (No Class 3/12 & 3/14/24)Session 3: 4/2/24 - 4/18/24
SWIM TEAM: AGES 4-13
Must be able to swim the full length of the pool. Swim team will focus on stroke development, endurance and competitive swimming.
- TUES/THURS at Miller Center Pool
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Session 1: 2/6/24 - 2/22/24
Session 2: 3/5/24 - 3/28/24 (No Class 3/12 & 3/14/24)
Session 3: 4/2/24 - 4/18/24
LOCATIONS
Jerry Tingle Center-
Mondays & Wednesdays
(see descriptions for time)
Bobby Miller Center-
Tuesdays & Thursdays
(see descriptions for time)
AGES
4-13 (see description)
COST
Beginner/Intermediate
$99*/participant
Swim Team
$115*/participant
Nancie Blewitt Swim Lessons + Swim Training
Evaluation: All participants will be evaluated the first day of class. Please read all descriptions to ensure you are enrolling your child in the correct level.
BEGINNER
This Entry level class emphasizes water safety, survival, and fundamental swimming concepts. Participants will learn skills that will help them feel comfortable so they can enjoy the water safely.
MON/WED Faucett Center Therapy Pool
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Session 1: 2/5/24 - 2/28/24 (No class 2/19/24)
Session 2: 3/4/24 - 3/27/24 (No class 3/11 & 3/13/24)
Session 3: 4/3/24 - 4/29/24
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm
INTERMEDIATE
Must have prior swim experience. This intermediate level class will focus on stroke development and swim fundamentals. Must be able to glide on top of the water for 2 to 3 yards.
MON/WED Faucett Center Therapy Pool
- 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Session 1: 2/5/24 - 2/28/24 (No class 2/19/24)
Session 2: 3/6/24 - 4/01/24 (No class 3/11 & 3/13/24)
Session 3: 4/3/24 - 4/29/24
SWIM TRAINING
Our passion is to help children learn the skills and techniques of all four swim strokes while building their endurance to help benefit them in competitive swimming, fitness, or cross-training. Goals for swim training are:
1) To help prepare those who have a passion for competitive swimming.
2) Cross-Train to help strengthen those who play multiple sports.
3) Fitness training without the worries of competition, but all the joys of swimming.
MON/WED Faucett Center Lap Pool
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Session 1: 2/5/24 - 2/28/24 (No class 2/19/24)Session 2: 3/6/24 - 4/01/24 (No class 3/11 & 3/13/24)
Session 3: 4/3/24 - 4/29/24
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers Center
Mondays & Wednesdays
(see descriptions for time)
AGES
4+ (see descriptions)
COST
NB Swim Lessons
$99*/participant
NB Swim Training
$115*/participant
Masters Swim Program for Adults
The Masters Swim Program for adults (must be at least 18 years old) is taught by an employee contracted through PARA. This program is geared towards recreational adult swimmers, Masters swimmers, and triathletes. All participants must be able to freestyle 25 yds (the length of the pool) without stopping.
Saturday Mornings Faucett Center Lap Pool
9:00am - 10:00am
Session 1: March 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd (no practice 28th and 30th)
Session 2: April 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th.
Session 3: May 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th
Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, and flip-flops.
For any questions, please contact instructor Dr. Catalina Casaru at 205.886.0709, or by email: cat.swimperformance@gmail.com.
Dr. Catalina Casaru is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of West Alabama. She is a former Olympian and All-American who has taught swimming for over 20 years and led many health and exercise initiatives.
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers Center-
Saturday Mornings
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bobby Miller Center-
Thursday Evenings
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
AGES
18+
COST
$70/participant
Personal | Private Swim Training
& Fitness Services
All of our personal trainers are contracted employees, and some offer extra training packages and fitness services in addition to PARA programming. If interested, please complete the form that is located under More Information.