Pool Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 5:30am – 7:30pm
Friday: 5:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
January and February Pool Schedule
Pool Schedule - begins February 13
Statesville Family YMCA
Swim
Lifeguard Certification Classes
Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:
- Current CPR
- Current First Aid/AED
- Current Oxygen Administration
- Complete medical clearance (recommended)
Minimum age 16. If under the age of 18, participant must have parental consent to take this course.
Pass the following swimming test:
A. Perform a long, shallow front dive, then swim 500 yards, including 100 yards each of: sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick with one arm forward, and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on the stomach.
B. Tread water for at least two minutes with legs only
C. Surface dive headfirst and feet first in 8 to 10 feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet
Must be able to accomplish these tasks:
- Remain alert, with no lapses in consciousness
- Sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair
- Move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair
- Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment
- Observe all areas of the aquatic environment
- Perform all needed rescues and survival skills
- Think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and remember
- Will possess the skills to operate alone as a lifeguard, with or without other lifeguard support.
You must pass this class in order to be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard.
Click here to see class dates and additional information.
Swim Lessons
Parent/Child Lessons
Ages: 6-36 months
When: Saturday 11:00 am – 11:30 am, or Tuesday and Thursday 5:45 pm – 6:15pm
This program provides an early water experience for children from six months to three years. Children progress from water adjustment activities through basic water skills. Program instruction is directed toward helping parents work with their children. One adult must accompany each child
Preschool Lessons
Ages: 3-5 years
When: Saturday 11:00 am – 11:45 am, or Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:15pm
This class introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent. It is a great way for kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in the pool. A trained swim instructor teaches this class using the YMCA core values. Children learn at their own pace moving through our four skill levels. Preschool swim levels are Pike, Eel, Ray, and Starfish.
Youth Lessons
Ages: 6-15 years.
When: Saturday 11:00 am – 11:45 am, or Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:15pm
This class consists of six levels, which focus on stroke development, water safety, personal growth, and fun. A trained swim instructor works with children at their own pace using the YMCA core values, building self-esteem as well as self confidence through swimming. Youth swim levels are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish and Shark.
Progressive Swim Lessons
Progressive lessons are designed to take your child from beginner to advanced level swimming. Personal Safety, Personal Growth, Stroke Development, Water Sports & Games and Rescue skills are included at all levels.
Private Lessons
Ages: Adults and children
Adults and children can register for individual lessons. Each lesson is 30 minutes. We have several instructors and time slots available.
Need more information? Click here to view our swim lesson flyer and registration form.