Adult Aquatics Programs
Our heated, junior Olympic-size pool is open year-round for all of your aquatics needs. Whether looking for stroke clinics, our Masters Swim Club, or seasonal aquatics events, join us for a lovely experience swimming under the beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains.
Aquatics Group Fitness Classes
GlideFit
We love taking advantage of Tucson’s great weather—and what a better way to do it than with a pool workout? We are thrilled to partner with GlideFit, who has been spearheading the floating fitness mat revolution with not only a high quality board, but comprehensive programming. So join us in the pool for this fun low impact, high intensity workout!
Using a unique floating fitness mat (FitFloat), you get all the benefits of core stabilization and the challenge of instability. Glide FIT offers high intensity interval training while challenging your balance and core strength. Try Glide FIT and take your workout to the next level of challenge and fun!
Seasonal class offered March-November
Aqua Fit
Water aerobics exercises focus on cardiovascular and strength benefits. Participants may use buoyant water weights and noodles. Classes are suitable for all fitness levels because of the low-impact format.
Masters Swim Club
Masters swimming is an organized swim program for adults:
This program provides organized, coached workouts for adults (18+) interested in recreational fitness swimming with a group of committed swimmers. Swimmers are not expected but are encouraged to know at least two of the four strokes. Enhance your swimming technique, build endurance, stay active AND build community around the shared interest of swimming!
Registration is month-to-month to give participants the flexibility to adjust as needed around work or vacations. Drop-ins also available.
Membership with U.S. Masters Swimming is not required.
For more info, contact: Evan Holt
J REC MASTERS SWIM SCHEDULE + REGISTRATION OPTIONS
The Rec Masters Group meets year-round with a $45 / $60 monthly fee, which grants you access to all of our available practices:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday Mornings with Coach Jonathan
- 5am-7am
- Tuesday, Thursday Evenings with Coach Katie
- 6-7pm
- Saturday Mornings with Coach Ryan
- 7-8:30am
Lifeguard Certification
The Tucson J offers comprehensive American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and Recertification courses to equip you with all the essential skills needed to keep swimmers safe. A blend of online coursework and in-person training led by our expert instructors, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to perform lifeguard duties with professionalism and compassion. Both a water skills assessment and final testing are included in this program.
Stroke Clinics
Members and guests ages 18 and up are invited to join Aquatics Program staff (swim instructors, coaches, and the like) for monthly clinics focusing on some swimming basics that will level-up their lap swimming game! Clinics occur April through September, generally on the fourth Sunday of the month (except for May and July?third Sunday).
Clinics last for 1 hour (9 to 10am), and consist of a warm-up, guided workout and instruction, and a warm down. There will be time for questions throughout.
Prerequisites: some prior swimming experience and the basic ability to swim.
Participants are advised to wear a tight-fitting swimsuit, a swim cap, and goggles (all to enhance mobility and efficiency in the water). Sunscreen is strongly recommended.