Swim Lessons
Register for Swim Lessons
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If you have not already, create an account on our online portal.
University of Missouri staff, faculty and students may use their University credentials to sign in.
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Log into the online portal and select Swim Lessons on the homepage.
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Select the level that best fits your needs.
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Choose a class date and time.
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Put in your information to start registering.
When registering a family member (dependent), make sure to use their information. You can also add them to your account at this time.
Swim Lesson Levels
Adult Lessons (18+ years old)
Available levels:
Youth Lessons (6 months-12 years old)
There are 7 levels of progression for group instruction modeled after the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. This program has become a positive learning experience by utilizing a development of swimming and water safety skills in a logical progression. These classes are taught by both male and female college-aged instructors with years of teaching experience and certifications.
Private Lessons
Gain confidence in the water with the personalized guidance of our instructors. Designed for all ages, including adults, this one-on-one, goal-oriented program is tailored to meet your individual needs. Each private lesson lasts 30 minutes, ensuring focused instruction to help you develop your skills and comfort in the water.
To get started, please complete our interest form. Once matched with an instructor, they will contact you directly via email to schedule your lessons.
Adult Lessons
Whether you're new to swimming or looking to refine your existing skills, our adult swim lessons are designed to help you succeed. The program begins with the fundamentals of swimming and water acclimation, such as breath control (through both mouth and nose while underwater) and basic movement. From there, you'll progress through stroke introduction, development, and refinement, as well as learn diving techniques and deep-water skills like treading water and survival swimming.
Youth Lessons
Our instructors are dedicated to teaching your little ones the importance of water safety while helping them build and improve their swimming skills. Lessons follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, ensuring a structured and effective approach to skill development.
Parking
Parking fees are assessed for all visitors wishing to park on campus between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday–Friday. Parking for our Tiger Swim program is located in hourly metered parking outside of the Virginia Avenue Parking Structure. The Virginia Avenue garage is located adjacent to the MU Student Recreation Complex off of Hitt Street. Parking is enforced 24 hours a day including disabled spaces, yellow curbs, fire lanes, loading zones, and reserved spaces including when classes are not in session.
Arrival and Check-In
Enter the facility through the main entrance (located across from the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage). Upon entering the facility, immediately turn left and then proceed through the four Mizzou Aquatic Center mezzanine doors. Please do not attempt to enter the building through the Membership Desk.
This process only takes a few minutes per group. Swim lessons check in will begin 20 min before the start of each class time. After all participants, guardians, and guests are checked in by our Tiger Swim staff, they may proceed to the 50M or Tiger Grotto pool deck.
Parent/Guardian Supervision
A parent/guardian must supervise his/her child during the entire lesson for safety purposes. If a parent or guardian is not present on deck during the participant’s class, he/she will not be allowed to continue with the lesson.