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  • Age Range: 5 - 12 years
  • Adult Participation: No
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Cadence: Weekly
  • Class Length: 1 hour

Overview

Swim Force

Swim Force
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Age:
5 - 12 years
Adult Participation:
No
Student-to-Teacher Ratio:
7:1
Class length:
1 hour
Key Skills Taught
  • Proficient in all four stroke techniques
  • Competitive flip turns and open turns
  • Competitive finishes for all four strokes
  • Prioritizes endurance and technique for competitive swimming
Prerequisites
  • Student is able to complete 4 minutes of continuous swimming
  • Student is able to perform freestyle flip turns
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Our Experts, Your Golden Experience

At Goldfish Swim School, we prioritize your family’s safety, progress and experience every step of the way. That’s why we employ passionate experts to drive our team, teach our swimmers, and ensure your family’s swim journey is nothing but exceptional. We provide them with best-in-class training, certifications, and growth opportunities that foster an environment for extraordinary swimmer results. Here’s are the standards you can expect our committed team members to meet and exceed:

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Swim Instructor

  • 7 hours of virtual training and practical application, curated by our Franchise Office curriculum experts
  • 24+ hours of live, in-water training, building expertise through guidance from an experienced, qualified instructor ("Golden Teacher")
  • Passionate about instilling lifelong safety skills to children in their community
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Deck Supervisor

  • Prerequisites: Swim Instructor training and experience, Lifeguard certification and experience
  • 8 hours of virtual training, safety protocol review, and facility action plan education, designed by our Franchise Office safety and curriculum experts
  • 18+ hours of live, experiential learning to ensure concepts and procedures are absorbed and mastered
  • Committed to fostering a safer, supportive environment while providing a Golden Experience for parents and swimmers from start to finish
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Lifeguard

  • 15+ hours of virtual and in-person training through the certifying body Ellis & Associates (U.S.) or The Lifesaving Society (CAN)
  • Pass a skills and written exam proving mastery in aquatic rescues and basic life support, including CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children and infants
  • Dedicated to maintaining a safer environment for members and guests both in and out of the pool

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Frequently Asked Questions

At our swim schools, we understand that you may have a lot of questions and we’re here to answer all of them. We want you to trust us to take amazing care of your child and help him or her grow socially, emotionally and intellectually while having a whole lot of fun. We hope that the answers we provide to the following FAQs offer all of the information you need.

What age groups do you offer?
We offer lessons from 6 months to 12 years.

Goldfish Swim Force: Swim Team in Hoover, AL

Pro Competitive Swimming Lessons in a Swim Team Format for Kids Ages 5 – 12 Years Old in Staten Island and the Surrounding Areas

Once your child has mastered our pro swim levels, they will have the exciting opportunity to join our Goldfish Swim Force swim team!

This is a fun, friendly team environment where students continue to work on their swim skills while building character and confidence along the way. Our in-water coaches train and encourage swimmers between the ages of 5 and 12 to master the four major swim strokes. These sessions are one hour, once a week, with a swim meet once per quarter. The recreational swim team is an opportunity to hone skills further and to get a feel for competitive swimming for those who are interested in moving into youth sports.

Building Champions in and Out of the Pool

Goldfish Swim Force is more than just a swim team; it’s a character-building program disguised as athletic training. Our dedicated coaches focus on instilling invaluable life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, goal-setting, and perseverance. Swimmers learn the importance of supporting their teammates, celebrating personal bests, and showing respect for coaches and competitors alike. This supportive environment ensures every child feels like a champion, building self-esteem that extends far beyond the pool deck and into their everyday lives and help they grow within the context of a swim team.

A Foundation for Future Athletic Success

For young athletes interested in pursuing competitive swimming, our Swim Force team provides the perfect introduction to the structure and discipline of the sport without the intense pressure. We focus on refining technique in all four competitive strokes—butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle—while also introducing starts, turns, and race strategies. This technical foundation is crucial for success at any level. Our quarterly swim meets offer a positive, low-stakes environment for swimmers to experience the excitement of competition, learn how to handle race-day nerves, and showcase the skills they’ve mastered throughout the season. Contact us today to learn more or quickly and easily enroll your child in swim lessons online today! 

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