Group Swim Lessons

Students swim with other kids in their level to grow their swim skills over eight-session classes. Classes are available at both pools. Learn more at willamalane.org/lessons

Waterbabies And Waterkids

Ages 6–36 months. Instructors teach you how to work with your child in the water and prepare your young swimmer for a lifetime of water fun. Levels progress from beginning to advanced skill development. Swim diapers with elastic legs are required.

PRESCHOOL AGE: LEVEL 1–3 ages 3–4 years

PRESCHOOL 1

NO PREREQUISITE

Students will gain comfort and confidence in the water, practice submersion skills and blowing bubbles, and try assisted floats, kicking, and basic water safety skills.

PRESCHOOL 2

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT IS COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER; CAN SUBMERGE UNDERWATER WITH BUBBLE BOBS OR JUMPS; CAN PERFORM FRONT AND BACK STARFISH FLOATS WITH ASSISTANCE.

Students will practice submersion, floating, breathing, and kicking skills and learn to perform them independently. Students will continue learning basic water safety skills through drills.

PRESCHOOL 3

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT CAN PERFORM STARFISH FRONT AND BACK FLOATS UNASSISTED; BEGINNING KICKS WITH FLOATS; CAN JUMP IN, RECOVER FOR AIR, AND GRAB THE WALL.

Students will learn new body positions for floats and kicks, practice independent forward movement using kicks and glides, and learn how to effectively roll from one position to another.

SCHOOL AGE LEVELS: 1–8 ages 5–12 years

LEVEL 1

NO PREREQUISITE

Students will gain comfort and confidence in the water, practice submersion skills and blowing bubbles, and try assisted floats, kicking, and basic water safety skills.

LEVEL 2

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT IS COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER; CAN SUBMERGE UNDER WATER WITH BUBBLE BOBS OR JUMPS; CAN PERFORM FRONT AND BACK STARFISH FLOATS WITH ASSISTANCE.

Students will practice submersion, floating, breathing, and kicking skills and learn to perform them independently. Students will continue learning basic water safety skills through drills.

LEVEL 3

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT CAN PERFORM STARFISH FRONT AND BACK FLOATS UNASSISTED; BEGIN KICKS WITH FLOATS; CAN JUMP IN, RECOVER FOR AIR, AND GRAB THE WALL.

Students will learn new body positions for floats and kicks, practice independent forward movement using kicks and glides, and learn how to effectively roll from one position to another.

LEVEL 4

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT CAN PERFORM STREAMLINE FRONT AND BACK FLOATS UNASSISTED WITH KICKS; UNASSISTED FRONT AND BACK GLIDES WITH KICKS; ROLL FROM FRONT TO BACK AND BACK TO FRONT FOR SWIM-ROLL-SWIM. Students will add arm strokes and kicks to front and back floats, learn to change direction while swimming, and master the swim-roll-swim technique using an elementary backstroke.

LEVEL 5

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT CAN PERFORM FREESTYLE ARM STROKES WITH KICKS FOR 10 YARDS; ELEMENTARY BACKSTROKE WITH KICKS FOR 10 YARDS; AND SWIMROLL-SWIM BETWEEN FREESTYLE ARM STROKES AND ELEMENTARY BACKSTROKE WITH KICKS.

Students will add bilateral breathing to arm strokes, will be introduced to backstroke, and build endurance with kicks.

LEVEL 6

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT CAN PERFORM FREESTYLE WITH BILATERAL BREATHING AND KICKS FOR 15 YARDS; BACKSTROKE WITH KICKS FOR 15 YARDS IN DEEP WATER. Students will continue to develop freestyle and backstroke and will be introduced to advanced drills to enhance endurance and technique. Classes are held primarily in deep water.

LEVEL 7/8

PREREQUISITE: STUDENT CAN SWIM FREESTYLE WITH BI-LATERAL BREATHING AND KICKS FOR 20 YARDS; BACKSTROKE WITH KICKS FOR 20 YARDS WITH GOOD FORM AND CONSISTENCY.

Students will learn the butterfly and breaststroke with new drills and techniques. Students also enhance their freestyle and backstroke.

Become a Lifeguard

Lifeguards are in high demand at Willamalane! All new Willamalane lifeguards are eligible for a $200 hiring incentive and are also eligible to earn a $100 bonus for every 200 hours worked. Employees can receive up to $500 in retention incentives annually for hours worked.

Aquatic Hiring Events

Join the pool squad and find the perfect job! At aquatics hiring events, lifeguard and swim instructor candidates will learn about the position, have a casual interview, and jump in the water. Please bring a swimsuit and towel to the event. Those who are a good fit for the job can receive a preliminary job offer at the event. From there, the new employees undergo necessary training on paid time, with all certifications paid for by the district. Candidates must be at least 15 years old. Learn more about being a lifeguard at willamalane.org/lifeguard