Swim Instruction

Youth Group Swim Lessons

At Genesis Health Clubs your child will develop the skills needed to be safe in, on, and around the water, as well as learning how to swim at a high level. Please refer to the individual level descriptions to see what skills will be learned in each level.

Aquatics Program

Group Lesson Guidelines

• Children must be 3 years of age to take lessons independently. 
• Children under 3 years may participate in Parent/Child classes.
• Pay for sessions in full to secure registration in that particular class.
• Registration begins 30 days prior to Group Swim Lesson session dates. 
• Sign ups are at the Front Desk.
• If it is evident that a child is not ready for lessons, an Aquatics staff member will contact the parent to arrange a full refund or attempt to transfer the student to an available class.
• In order to guarantee a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, makeup lessons are not available.
• Each class must have a minimum enrollment of two students. Classes with one student or less will be canceled for the session.
• Pro-rating will only be done if Aquatics cancels a class during a session.
• Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the class.
For more information, contact the Aquatics office at 970.672.4255.

*Due to COVID guidelines set by Larimer County, all swim lesson participants should be able to roll from a front float to a back float on their own to minimize prolonged close contact with the instructor.

Learn to Swim Program

Genesis’ year-round Learn to Swim program is designed for children from beginner to advanced levels. Students progress through the levels at their own pace. Our swim lesson program will help set the stage for a lifetime of water safety by equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to help them swim safely with confidence. Please refer to individual descriptions to see the skill levels that will be taught in each class.

Levels 1 - 6 | Ages 4 and Up
Level 1 | Introduction to Water Skills | 6:1 Student - Instructor Ratio

Students will focus on being comfortable in the water, learn the importance of water safety, get introduced to front and back floats, front and back glides, and alternating arm and leg actions. Children in this level do not need any previous swimming experience.

Level 2 | Fundamental Aquatic Skills/Primary Skills | 6:1 Student - Instructor Ratio

Students will focus on complete submerging, floating and gliding without support, swim using alternating leg and arm action for five yards, water safety rules, and how to help others. Children in this level should be comfortable trying things on their own.

Level 3 | Stroke Development | 6:1 Student - Instructor Ratio

Students will focus on deep water entry and safety, side breathing, treading water, introduction to freestyle, backstroke, butterfly kick, and body motion. Children in this level should be able to swim five yards on their own.

Level 4 | Stroke Improvement | 6:1 Student - Instructor Ratio

Students will focus on surface dives and underwater swimming, treading water using all kicks, freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and diving safety. Children in this level should be able to swim 25 yards without stopping.

For more information, contact the Aquatics office at 970.672.4255.

Youth Private Swim Lessons

Does your child want to improve his/her stroke technique, or do you just want to make sure your child is safe in the water? Let our trained, experienced, and certified instructors inspire your child in the pool. One-on-one instruction is available for all ages young and old.

Youth Private 1 on 1 instruction – Up to level 5 ability

Genesis offers private swim lessons with a certified instructor. 

Small Group Lessons (2-4 people, 30 minute sessions)

This is a great way to have fun with a group while learning to swim.

A small group consists of two to four participants that coordinate their lesson with an instructor. Contact the Aquatics Office at 970-223-2582 to get started or with any questions.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

Do you want to improve your stroke technique, start training for an event, or do you just want to make sure you are safe in the water? Let our trained, experienced, and certified instructors inspire you in the pool. One-on-one instruction is available for all ages.

Adult PRIVATE 1 ON 1 INSTRUCTION

Genesis offers private swim lessons with a certified instructor.