YOU can be trained to become a certified water safety instructor or lifeguard through MWR's Aquatics program. We periodically run training courses during the year. Looks great on a resume and is valuable skill to have, especially living in Hawaii.
Lifeguard Hiring Day
Are you a certified lifeguard? We are offering on-site hiring! Make sure to bring certificates with you on the day of the event.
Not yet certified? You should still register since you can get certified and then hired too! Here's the class dates/schedule to become certified with us:
- May 6 (4-5pm): At the Hickam Family Pool there will be a brief introduction to the instructors and an explanation of the class material.
- May 11 & 12 (10am-6pm): These are the two class days that will take place at the Hickam Training Pool.
- May 13 (4-6pm): This will be the class testing day the the Hickam Family Pool.
There is a swim test on the day of the hiring event: must complete a 300-yard swim, 25-yard brick tow and 2 minute water treading test. There is open registration for this event from April 8-30, click here to choose a time window.
Must be registered by April 30, 2019. 16 years+.
Date: May 5, 2019
Location: Hickam Family Pool
**Please bring valid identification, a towel and swimsuit. If you do not have base access, a shuttle will be provided every hour for each registration time window.
Summer Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons (3 yrs+)
These are one-on-one instruction sessions. They are intended for personal swim goals, with more emphasis on specific individual learning needs. Swim lessons are conducted in accordance with the American Red Cross lesson program and will be held at Hickam Family Pool (Pool 2). (30 minute sessions on Mondays/Wednesdays, 4 time slots)
Session 1 Dates: June 3, 5, 10, 12 (Register May 20)
Session 2 Dates: June 17, 19, 24, 26 (Register June 3)
Session 3 Dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17 (Register June 24)
Session 4 Dates: July 22, 24, 29, 31 (Register July 8)
Cost: $120/4 sessions (payment made online through registration process)
**PLEASE BE SURE TO PRINT & COMPLETE THE LIABILITY WAIVER FOR THE FIRST LESSON (Brochure & Forms tab)
Times & Registration: COMING SOON!
Group or Parent & Tot Swim Lessons
The group lessons are 30 minute sessions, Mondays-Thursdays from 9am-12pm. A maximum of 8 students allowed for this instruction. There are various levels and age requirements: preschool level (4-5 yrs.), learn to swim (5-16 yrs.) and adult (16 yrs.+).
The parent & tot lessons (age group 6-36 months) are 30 minute sessions, Mondays-Thursdays from 12-12:30pm. There is a maximum of 16 students allowed for this instruction.
Session 1 Dates: June 3-13 (Register May 20)
Session 2 Dates: June 17-27 (Register June 3)
Session 3 Dates: July 8-18 (Register June 24)
Session 4 Dates: July 22-Aug 1 (Register July 8)
Cost: $80/8 sessions (group) and $60/8 sessions (parent & tot) (payment made online through registration process)
**PLEASE BE SURE TO PRINT & COMPLETE THE LIABILITY WAIVER FOR THE FIRST LESSON (Brochure & Forms tab)
Times & Registration: COMING SOON!
JBPHH Swim Challenge Series
In support of the Navy's mission for physical readiness and overall health, JBPHH Aquatics has created NEW Swim Challenge Series for 2018. The series incorporate the existing North Channel and the English Channel challenges and feature 3 NEW swim challenges which are inspired by Hawaii (Pailolo Channel, Au'au Channel and Kaiwi Channel).
Registration begins in February at Scott Pool.
Swim tests is required for any and all patrons ages 17 & under that wish to use pool attractions such as diving boards and slides, as well as use the deep end of the pool.
After completing the Navy Youth Swim test, swimmers will be given a wristband to signify their swimming ability while at the pool, and they will also be issued a new Navy Youth Swim License.
The swim test is as follows:
- Swim one pool length (minimum of 25 yards) unassisted without rest. Swimmers must use a recognizable swim stroke for the entire distance.
- Tread water for a minimum of 60 seconds.
- Jump into the deep end of the pool and return to the surface.
- Exit the pool unassisted.
**Swim tests are offered daily by lifeguards at times determined by local Aquatics program
**Swimmers are allowed to test only once per day
**The swim test is valid for ONE year. All swimmers must be reassessed every year. Lifeguards may require additional testing for swimmers, if and when needed. The lifeguard has the authority to request assessment of child at any time.
**All swimmers who pass the deep water swim test will be awarded a Navy Youth Swim License. All swimmers must show their license upon entering the aquatics facility and will receive a wristband to have full access to deep end, slides, and diving boards.
