Get certified and work for PARA this summer and make $12 to $15/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.

Free Lifeguard Training 

if you work for Para this summer!

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 (5-day Class) 

Must attend all classes for the month:

Faucett Center 2025:

March 6th 4-8p, 18th 4-8p, 20th 4-8p, 21st 4-8p, 22nd 9a-2p

April 10th 4-8p, 15th 4-8p, 17th 4-8p, 18th 4-8p, 19th 9a-2p

May 1st 4-8p, 6th 4-8p, 8th 4-8p, 9th 4-8p, 10th 9a-2p

Lifeguard Recertification Classes (2-day Class)

*Must be currently ARC Lifeguarding certified and not expired by more than 30 days.

Faucett Center 2025:

April 4th, 4p- 8p AND April 5th, 9a-2p 

or

May 2nd 4-8p AND May 3rd, 9a-2p

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.

Summer Pool Pass Membership Includes:

• Access to Nancie Blewitt Swim Complex at Bowers Park
• Access to Harrison Taylor Splash Pad at Palmore Park
• Access to Freeman Pool
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• Pricing:

• $99 per Individual, $25 per additional family member of the Household.
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• Discounts Available:

  • Senior (Age 62+):  10% 
  • Corporate: 10%
  • All-Inclusive PARA Members: 20%
  • Children 2 & under: FREE
• *Additional family members must be in the same Household and can be added for $25/each.
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• Mothers Day Special:

• 10% off May 7th thru 14th, 2025 — use code ILOVEMOM

Bowers Pool Features:

• Diving Board

• Rock Climbing Wall 

• Kiddie Pool w/Frog Slide

• 2 25 ft. Super Soaker Slides

• Covered Shade Structures

• Lifeguards On-Duty

• Life Jackets Available

• Outside Food/Drink Permitted in Designated Area (NOT on pool deck!)

• Outside Personal Floatation Devices Permitted (one per person - subject to space availability and size limitations) 

The PARA Swim Academy is offering Summer Swim Lessons with Nancie Blewitt at the Bowers Park Pool this summer!! 

REGISTRATION:  Swimmers will be evaluated and must attend one of the evaluations prior to registration.  Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to attend an evaluation to get registered.  There will be no pre-registrations, you must attend an evaluation.  Maximum class size for beginners is 18; for intermediates 25 and for pre-team/Team the size is unlimited.

EVALUATIONS

• Saturday, May 10^th from 9a – 11a @ the Faucett Brothers Center (Northport)
• Saturday, May 17^th from 9a – 11a  @ the Bobby Miller Center (69 South)
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SUMMER SCHEDULE

Beginners, Intermediates

• Session 1: June 2^nd – June 19^th (See schedule below) $99/per child*
• Session 2: June 23^rd – July 10^th (See schedule below) $99/per child*

*SIGN UP FOR BOTH SESSIONS AT THE SAME TIME AND SAVE $10!!

Pre-team

• Session 1: June 2^nd – June 19^th (See schedule below) $99/per child*
• Session 2: June 23^rd – July 10^th  (See schedule below) $99/per child*

*SIGN UP FOR BOTH PRE-TEAM SESSIONS AT THE SAME TIME SAVE $20!!

Swim Team

• June 2^nd – July 10^th (Meets Monday through Thursday) $125/per child.

Classes meet three days a week for each Session between 9am and 11am at Bowers Park Pool.  You can sign up for Session 1, 2, or both during Evaluations.

Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, dry change of clothes

For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes at JHayes@tcpara.org

The PARA Swim Academy is offering Fall Swim Lessons at the Faucett Bros. Activity Center, Bobby Miller Activity Center, and the Jerry Tingle Activity Center.  If you missed out this summer, now is time to sign them up. Or, if you need your child to maintain their swimming skills during the off seasons, this is the place!

Faucett Center Therapy Pool w/ Nancie Blewitt

Mondays & Wednesdays:

Swim Training Special Session: January 13, 15, 22, 27, 29, (no class Jan 20)

Winter Session 1: February 3, 5,10, 12, 19, 24, 26, (no class Feb 17)

Spring Session 2: March 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, (no class Mar 10 and 12)

Spring Session 3: April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 30, (UPDATED Feb 24th: No class Apr 28)

Times & Requirements:

Beginners: 3:30p to 4:00p (must be at least age 4)

Intermediates: 4:00p to 4:30p (must be able to swim 3 yards)

Swim Training: 4:30p to 5:30p (Lap Pool, must be able to swim a full lap)

Miller Center Therapy Pool 

Tuesdays & Thursdays:

Winter/Spring Session 1: February 4, 6, 11, 13,  18, 20

Winter/Spring Session 2: March 4, 6, 17, 18, 20, 25, 27, (no class Mar 11 and 13)

Winter/Spring Session 3: April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17

Times & Requirements: (Choose one class time per child)

Beginners: 5:00p to 5:30p (must be at least age 4)

Beginners: 5:30p to 6:00p (must be at least age 4)

Intermediates: 6:00p to 6:30p (must be able to swim 3 yards)

Intermediates: 6:30p to 7:00p (must be able to swim 3 yards)

Swim Team Training: 6:00p to 7:00p (Lap Pool, must be able to swim a full lap)

Tingle Center Pool 

Mondays & Wednesdays:

Winter/Spring Session 1: February 4, 6,10, 12, 19, 24, (no class Feb 17)

Winter/Spring Session 2: March 3, 5, 17, 19, 34, 26, (no class Mar 10 and 12)

Winter/Spring Session 3: April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, (no class Apr 21)

Times & Requirements:

Beginners: 5:30p to 6:00p (must be at least age 4)

Intermediates: 5:30p to 6:00p (must be able to swim 3 yards)

Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, dry change of clothes

For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes at JHayes@tcpara.org

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.

Faucett Center Lap Pool

Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am & Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

January 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27
March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26
May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24

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.