Aquatics
The Recreation and Fitness Center offers two pools. An outdoor leisure pool is open seasonally. Our 25-yard, four lap lane indoor pool is located on the first floor of the RFC, complete with a vortex and hot tub. An aquatic lift is available for swimmers who need additional assistance accessing the pool.
Pool Hours
During normal hours of operation the indoor pool typically closes 1 hour before the RFC.
View all pool hoursLifeguard Certifications
Lifeguard Certification courses for Summer '22 will be as follows:
June 3rd - 5th
Friday: 3pm-6pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm
Sunday: 8am-1pm
Pricing
JSU Students - $100
JSU Faculty/Staff & Community - $150
Additional Information
- Certification lasts for 2 years
- There is an opportunity to apply as a lifeguard with University Recreation upon passing the course.
- Lifeguarding prerequisites must be completed prior to start of class. If interested, please contact Alysun Daniel at andaniel@jsu.edu or 256-782-8683.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons offer one-on-one instruction for all ages and all abilities. These lessons are 30 minutes long and can generally be scheduled any day the pool is open.
| Private Swim Lesson Packages | |||
| Affiliation | 1 Session Package | 5 Session Package | 10 Session Package |
| URec Member | $20 | $90 | $175 |
| Non-Member | $24 | $108 | $210 |
Partner or semi-private lessons offer one-on-two instruction for swimmers similar in age and swimming ability. It is recommend swimmers be at least 4 years old. These lessons are 30 minutes long and can generally be scheduled any day the pool is open.
| Partner Swim Lesson Packages | |||
| Affiliation | 1 Session Package | 5 Session Package | 10 Session Package |
| URec Member | $15 each person | $65 each person | $125 each person |
| Non-Member | $18 each person | $78 each person | $150 each person |
Private Swim Lesson Registration
Complete the private lesson request form and submit it to urec@jsu.edu or drop it off at Member Services. Following registration and payment of package, we will contact you to schedule your lesson at a mutually agreed upon time.
For more information about swim lessons please contact Alysun Daniel at andaniel@jsu.edu or 256-782-8683.