Swim Lessons

The City of Goodyear offers Swim Lessons taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. The program starts at 6 months  of age and requires parent involvement. You can help by providing for your child's safety around water at all times, maintaining enthusiasm and a positive attitude about learning to swim, ensuring your child attends each swim lesson (unless they are sick), discussing and applying water safety rules, and practicing the fundamental skills your child is learning in class. Lessons are conducted over two weeks with eight 30-minute sessions. 

Cost per session: $50 ($60 Non-Resident) 

Class Location: All classes will take place at the Goodyear Community Pool, 430 E. Loma Linda Blvd. Goodyear, 85338

Please review CDC's recommendations on healthy swimming.

Swim Lesson Class Descriptions:

Swim Lesson Levels
Parent Child Swim Lessons
Preschool Level 1
Preschool Level 2
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Adult & Teen Lessons

Fall Swim Lesson Sessions:

Registration for each class takes place one week prior to each new session beginning with Goodyear residents registering on Monday and Tuesday; Non-residents on Wednesday. Registration ends on the Friday prior to each new session.

Private swim lessons are available for those interested in small class sizes or one on one instruction. Classes are limited to no more than three students per instructor. Lessons are held on Saturdays in August and September between 9-11 a.m. and are 30-45 minutes long depending on levels and number of participants. Upon registration, the Pool Manager will discuss options and expectations and will make determinations based on availability. Please contact the Recreation Office for additional details.

Special Needs Swim Lessons
These classes offer one on one instruction designed to meet the needs of children of adults with special needs of developmental disabilities. Please contact the Recreation Office for additional details. 

Refunds/Make-ups:

• No refunds, changes or transfers will be made 3 days prior to the 1st class of each session.  Make-ups will not be available for absences due to illness, vacation, etc. Classes cancelled due to weather or unsafe conditions maybe rescheduled as the schedule permit, but are not guaranteed.
• Classes may be cancelled the Friday prior to the start of class if minimum enrollment is not met.
• The City reserves the right to add, change, combine, and omit classes as needed, as well as place children in their appropriate levels (as space permits)
• Parents who register their children in the wrong lesson will not be permitted to change classes if space is not available.
• Classes will not be overbooked for safety reasons.
• The parent's observation area is located in the bleachers north of the facility; parents must remain in the designated observation area during lessons, unless registered in the Parent/Child Class.
• Children who wear diapers or are not potty trained must have a swim diaper on while in the pool.