Annual Pool Shutdown & Clean up dates:
Each Center Pool will be closed for a week while we perform a deep clean and restoration.
Please mark your calendars and thank you for your understanding as we work to improve the pools.
Faucett Bros. Center- Completed
Bobby Miller Center- November 4th through November 10th, 2024
The McAbee Center- November 18th through November 24, 2024
The Jerry Tingle Center- December 2nd through December 8th, 2024
Thank you for your patience during this essential maintenance period!
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers
Miller Center
McAbee Center
Tingle Center
PARA Swim Academy
Winter/Spring Swim Lessons (Ages 4 thru 13)
Registration available January 3rd, 2025
The PARA Swim Academy is offering Fall Swim Lessons at the Faucett Bros. Activity Center, Bobby Miller Activity Center, and the Jerry Tingle Activity Center. If you missed out this summer, now is time to sign them up. Or, if you need your child to maintain their swimming skills during the off seasons, this is the place!
Faucett Center Therapy Pool w/ Nancie Blewitt
Mondays & Wednesdays:
Winter/Spring Session 1: February 3, 5,10, 12, 19, 24, 26, (no class Feb 17)
Winter/Spring Session 2: March 3, 5, 17, 19, 34, 26, 31, (no class Mar 10 and 12)
Winter/Spring Session 3: April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30, (no class Apr 21)
Times & Requirements:
Beginners: 3:30p to 4:00p (must be at least age 4)
Intermediates: 4:00p to 4:30p (must be able to swim 3 yards)
Swim Training: 4:30p to 5:30p (Lap Pool, must be able to swim a full lap)
Miller Center Therapy Pool
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
Winter/Spring Session 1: February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Winter/Spring Session 2: March 4, 6, 17, 18, 20, 25, 27, (no class Mar 11 and 13)
Winter/Spring Session 3: April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Winter/Spring Session 4: May - Coming Soon
Times & Requirements: (Choose one class time per child)
Beginners: 5:00p to 5:30p (must be at least age 4)
Beginners: 5:30p to 6:00p (must be at least age 4)
Intermediates: 6:00p to 6:30p (must be able to swim 3 yards)
Intermediates: 6:30p to 7:00p (must be able to swim 3 yards)
Swim Team Training: 6:00p to 7:00p (Lap Pool, must be able to swim a full lap)
Tingle Center Pool
Mondays & Wednesdays:
Winter/Spring Session 1: February 4, 6,10, 12, 19, 24, (no class Feb 17)
Winter/Spring Session 2: March 3, 5, 17, 19, 34, 26, (no class Mar 10 and 12)
Winter/Spring Session 3: April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, (no class Apr 21)
Winter/Spring Session 4: May- Coming Soon
Times & Requirements:
Beginners: 5:30p to 6:00p (must be at least age 4)
Intermediates: 5:30p to 6:00p (must be able to swim 3 yards)
Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, dry change of clothes
For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes at JHayes@tcpara.org
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers
Miller Center
Tingle Center
AGES
4-13
COST
$99 Swim Lessons
$115 Swim Training
Private Swim Lessons/Training
& Fitness Services
Private Swim Lesson/Training | ||
| Member | Non-Member |
Per Session (1 hr.) | $35 | $40 |
Per Session (30 min.) | $25 | $30 |
Four 30-minute Lessons | $100 | $120 |
All of our personal trainers/private swim instructors are contracted employees, and some offer extra training packages and fitness services in addition to PARA programming. |
Masters Swim Program for Adults
The Masters Swim Program for adults (must be at least 18 years old) is taught by an employee contracted through PARA. This program is geared towards recreational adult swimmers, Masters swimmers, and triathletes. All participants must be able to freestyle 25 yds (the length of the pool) without stopping.
Faucett Center Lap Pool
Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am & Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
July 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
September: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
October: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24**, 26** (**Class will be at Miller Center)
November: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
December: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, and flip-flops.
For any questions, please contact instructor Dr. Catalina Casaru at 205.886.0709, or by email: cat.swimperformance@gmail.com.
Dr. Catalina Casaru is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of West Alabama. She is a former Olympian and All-American who has taught swimming for over 20 years and led many health and exercise initiatives.
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers Center-
Saturday Mornings
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Thursday Evenings
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
AGES
18+
COST
$70/participant
American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training & Recertification
Get certified and work for PARA this summer and make $12/hr.
Must be 15YO by the last day of class.
Lifeguard Training is a five-day class and participants must attend all classes.
Class schedule is:
*First Day 4-8p for Prerequisite Swim.
Then Tues/Wed 4-9p, Sat/Sun 9-5p.
Free Lifeguard Training
if you work for Para this summer!
Must submit an Employment Application
before registering for the class
to receive the discount.
Submit an Employment Application for Lifeguard Click Here or scroll down.
Lifeguard Training (5-day Class)
Faucett Center Classes
Coming soon for Fall, contact us to enroll
Lifeguard Recertification Classes (2-day Class)
*Must be currently ARC Lifeguarding certified and not expired by more than 30 days.
Faucett Center: September 6th, 4p- 8p AND September7th, 9a-3p
Don't forget it's free to practice before class
at any PARA Center if you are enrolled
in a Lifeguarding class.
Contact Mark Harrison, mharrison@tcpara.org,
for more details.
LOCATIONS
Faucett Brothers Center-
Coming Soon
Bobby Miller Center-
Starts in February
Tingle Center-
Starts in February
AGES
15+
COST
$280/participant
$Free if you work for PARA
Lifeguard Application
Part Time
Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
Maintains the swimming pool, deck, keeps gutters clean, as well as other maintenance duties.
$12/hr
All applicants are subject to pre-employment background check and drug screens
EOE