Private and semi-private swim lessons

Looking to improve your swimming? We offer private and semi-private swim lessons year round to both children and adults of any skill level.

Private lessons

Get one-on-one attention with one of our highly trained instructors. Private lessons are perfect for younger swimmers who are having a hard time integrating into group lessons, and for older swimmers looking for stroke refinement. These lessons are customized to a swimmer's needs, goals and confidence level.

Semi-private lessons

Bring a friend and hop in! Two or three participants of similar skill levels work at the same time with one swim instructor. This is a great way to improve swimming ability quickly and efficiently together.

Please note that a minimum of two participants is needed to register. Currently, we do not offer any type of swimmer matching service.

Registration process

All private and semi-private lessons are scheduled between the instructor and participant. Lessons are permitted any time the Rec facility is open and lifeguard staff are present.

1. Contact the Aquatics Manager directly or request private or semi-private swim lessons using the above link to our online form.
2. Once an instructor has been assigned, you will be contacted to schedule the first lesson.
3. Payment will be collected on the date of the first lesson before the lesson begins.

Parking

The street address of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and Ocasek Natatorium is

382 Carroll Street
Akron, OH 44325

Additional parking information can be found at UAkronPark.

What to bring

Swim lesson participants need to bring their swim suit and towel. For Level 3 and higher swimmers can bring goggles as well. We do not provide a towel service nor do we have hair dryers. No other items are needed for swim lessons.

Contact us

• Liann Cox
• Assistant Director, Facilities & Aquatics
• lcox@uakron.edu
• 330-972-8280

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