Parker Recreation Aquatic Programs and Training

Follow the program and training links below for additional information and registration. Some programs and training are only offered seasonally, please check back often.

Aquatic Programs

• Masters Swim - Practice for experienced adult swimmers (18 years and up) wanting to improve overall fitness and swimming technique. 
• Session Dates
  • Current Session
    • Dec. 3 - Jan. 21
• Tuesday & Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.
  • Feb 4- March 27 
  • March 31 - May 22
• Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • Feb. 9 - March 29
  • March 31 - May 22
• Winter/Spring CARA Swim Team - Limited space available.
  • Season Dates: Feb. 3 - April 15
  • Mandatory skill assessments Jan. 8 OR Jan. 9 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center lap pool.
• Swim Stroke Clinics - Experienced youth swimmers focus on advanced techniques for specific strokes. Open to ages 8-18 years old.
  • Jan. 11 Freestyle 
  • Feb. 8  Breaststroke 
  • March 14 Butterfly and Backstroke 
  • April 11 Starts and Turns 

Information about Aquatic Therapeutic Recreation can be found in the Therapeutic Recreation division. 

Aquatic Events

• Easter Egg Hunt- This year the Easter Bunny is going swimmin?! Enjoy this twist on the traditional egg hunt as kiddos splash and dash for plastic, fun-filled eggs in the activity pool. There may even be an appearance by a special some-bunny!
• Sensory Swim Nights - An ideal evening for individuals who love to swim and may be affected by loud noises. All the features (minus the yellow slide) in the Recreation Center Activity Pool will be turned off.
  • Second Monday of each month.
    • 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    • Included with daily admission or Recreation Center membership.

Aquatic Training

• Future Lifesavers - An ideal transition between advanced swim lessons to lifeguard training courses (the equivalent to Junior Lifeguarding). For ages 12-14. Participants receive certification in Basic Water Rescue and CPR/AED and First aid.
  
• Lifeguard Prep - Work with a Lifeguard Instructor to practice for the American Red Cross Lifeguard course prerequisites.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training - Train to safely rescue swimmers while maintaining personal safety.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Review - A re-certification course required every 2 years for currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguards. 
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course - Train to become a lifeguard instructor. Candidates must be 17 years or older and possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. 
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor/IT Review Course - A review course required every 2 years for currently certified American Red Cross Instructors/Instructor Trainers.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course - Train to become an American Red Cross group swim lesson instructor. *No classes currently scheduled, please check back in Winter/Spring 2020.

Life Safety Courses

• American Red Cross Community CPR/AED and First Aid - Train to recognize and respond to a variety of emergency situations. Please note: This course does not satisfy Healthcare Provider requirements.
• Pet CPR and First Aid - Train to recognize and respond to a variety of cat and dog related medical emergencies. Please note: This course does not provide a certification. 

Lifeguard positions are available with Parker Parks and Recreation. Please contact Jackie Frohne at jfrohne@parkeronline.org or 303.805.3287 for more information.