University of North Texas, Recreational Sports University of North Texas

Aquatics Programs

Private Swim Lessons

Individuals receive personal attention to develop, improve and/or refine strokes. Each lesson is 30 minutes.

Private Swim Lessons
Number of Sessions Students & Members Non-members*
1 $13 $18
3 $35 $47
8 $91 $126

Adult Swim Lessons

Learn the basics of swimming from experienced swim instructors in a safe, fun environment. $45 (students & members) and $55 (non-members).

Adult Swim Lessons
Sessions Dates Days and Times
Session I Sept. 2-25 Saturday 11-11:45am
Session II Sept. 8-Oct. 1 Mon./Wed. 6-6:45pm
Session III Oct. 6-30 Mon./Wed. 6-6:45pm

 

Lifeguard Program

Lifeguard Challenge Recertification

This purpose of the Lifeguard Recertification is to give individuals a chance to demonstrate knowledge and skill competency. Participants have the sole responsibility to prepare for the knowledge and skill evaluations. Participants who successfully pass will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificate and/or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate.

Lifeguard Rec
Students Non-members* & Community† Dates  
$50
$60
Sept. 27, Oct. 12, or Nov. 23  

Lifeguard Course

This course is designed for strong swimmers who wish to be trained in American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificates. Minimum age is 15 years old. Participants must attend every class. Cost includes necessary books and supplies.

Lifeguard Course
Cost Dates Register By
$175 Students & Members
$200 Non-members* & Community†		 SESSION I:September 9-27: Tues/Thurs (7-10pm), Sat (1-6pm) Sept. 5
$175 Students & Members
$200 Non-members* & Community†		 SESSION II:Oct. 3-12: Fri (5-8pm), Sat./Sun. (12-7pm) Sept. 29
$175 Students & Members
$200 Non-members* & Community†		 SESSION III:Nov. 3-23: Mon/Wed (7-10pm), Sun. (1-6pm)  

Learn-to-Swim

This course helps children become comfortable in and around the water so they are ready to learn to swim. Ages 3 - 12. $45 (students & members) and $55 (non-members).

These classes are part of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program and are offered for four different levels of swimming abilities:

  1. Introduction to Water Skills—This class is designed to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Students will build on elementary aquatics skills learned in Level 1 as they progress through the Learn-to-Swim program. Ages 3 years and older.
  2. Fundamental Aquatic Skills—The objective of Level 2 is to give students success with fundamental skills. Students learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Students explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. Ages 3 years and older. Pre-requisites: Must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 1.
  3. Stroke Development—This class builds on the skills developed in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. Students are taught to coordinate the front crawl and back crawl. Elements of the butterfly and the fundamentals of treading water are introduced. Ages 3 years and older. Pre-requisites: Must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 2.
Learn-to-Swim
Sessions Dates Days
Session I September 2-25 Tues./Thurs.
Session II Sept. 30-Oct. 23 Tues./Thurs.
Session III Oct. 28-Nov. 20 Tues./Thurs
Session IV Sept. 6-27 Saturday
Session V Oct. 4-25 Saturday
Session VI November 1-22 Saturday

*Sessions I, II, and III: Level 1 meets 5:30-6pm or 6:30-7pm. Level 2 meets 6:15-6:45pm. Level 3 meets 5:30-6:15pm.
*Sessions IV, V, and VI: Level 1 meets 12:15-12:45pm or 1:15-1:45pm. Level 2 meets 1-1:30pm. Level 3 meets12:15-1pm.

* Non-members must be UNT faculty, staff or retirees.
† Community may only register for the Lifeguard Course and Challenge. Classes may be combined or cancelled due to low enrollment.

For all Aquatics programs, please register in the Rec Sports office Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, or at the Member Services Desk during Pohl Recreation Center hours. For more information, call (940) 565-2275 or (940) 369-8347.