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Whether you are looking to become a Lifeguard or a Water Safety Instructor, join our free Swimming Improvement Program for advanced one-on-one coaching. This free program is designed to develop and improve speed, endurance, and swim technique with the ultimate goal of passing the NYC Parks Lifeguard qualifying test and/or water safety instructor entrance requirements. Swimmers are required to take a water competency test and must swim at the intermediate level to qualify.
Program Details
This free program is designed for swimmers 16 years of age and older who are already capable swimmers.
You’ll receive advanced instruction and individual coaching tips. You’ll also receive handouts on workouts and drills to improve your swimming skills.
Each session offers individual coaching, so you do not need to show up every week to participate. You may attend as many or as few Saturdays as you wish.
Classes are free and do not require a Recreation Center membership, however, advance registration is required for each session. Please register below to join.
Instructors will share stroke assessment and improvement tips for:
- Front Crawl
- Back Crawl
- Breaststroke
- Elementary Backstroke
- Sidestroke
- Butterfly
Participants will also be assessed on the following lifeguard-specific skills:
- 50-yard time trial
- 440-yard time trial
- Treading 2 minutes
Swimming Improvement Program Events
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
St. John's Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swimming Improvement Program
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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