Lompoc Parks and Recreation will hold swim instructor training in June at the Lompoc Aquatic Center.

The training is designed to equip instructor candidates to teach courses in the Lompoc Aquatic Center Swim Lessons Program. Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 12.

Training will be presented in a classroom-learning format. Participants are given an overview of the Lompoc Aquatic Center swim lessons program, skills practice on stroke techniques, and practice-teaching assignments.

The practice-teaching assignments give participants experience in teaching program materials, including making presentations and demonstrations, class organization and management, and evaluating participant progression.

Participants also can shadow an instructor during actual swim classes.

The course provides the training needed to teach swim classes at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. No nationally recognized certification will be given on training completion, and the training is not transferable to other aquatic facilities.

Those who complete the training will have the opportunity to apply for a position as a swim instructor at the Lompoc Aquatic Center.

Candidates must be at least 16 years old and be able to demonstrate the following strokes: front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), and breaststroke. They also be able to demonstrate floating on the back and treading water for 1 minute.

Training dates and times are:


Friday, June 14, 5-8 p.m.
 Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
 Monday, June 17, 4-6:30 p.m.

The training fee is $20, but the fee will be refunded for Lompoc Valley residents who apply to become an instructor at the Lompoc Aquatic Center and are hired within 30 days of successfully completing the instructor course.

Registrations are taken by phone, 805-875-8100, or online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/LompocRecreation.

A valid email address is required when registering for this course.