Aquatics
Dive into the Tucson J’s premier year-round aquatics facility!
Our premier facility features a heated, outdoor 8-lane junior Olympic pool, a vibrant splash pad, and a dedicated baby pool. Whether you are focused on water safety, fitness, family fun, or competitive swimming, every day at our pool is designed for either active fun or for recharging your body and mind.
From beginner lessons to our competitive Stingrays Youth Swim Team, Adult Masters Swim Club, and energizing water fitness classes, we provide high-quality programming for every age and skill level. Whether you are swimming laps or enjoying family playtime, you will find a welcoming community waiting for you.
Youth + Family
J-Rays Swim School (swim lessons)
J-Rays Swim School Offers Tucson’s Premier Outdoor Swim Lessons
Learning to swim puts you in the best position to be safe and have fun in the water! J-Rays Swim School offers weekly, year-round swim lessons for ages 6 months and up. Our instructors use a fun and developmentally appropriate method for teaching children to learn to swim. We believe that consistent exposure to instruction offers students solid building blocks that make swimming a blast at all levels!
Stingrays + Pups Swim Team
The Tucson J Stingrays Swim Team is a competitive swim program for children ages 4-18, focusing on building strong work ethic, team building, and sportsmanship. Swimmers develop essential skills through regular practice and participation in meets, while also gaining valuable life lessons that extend beyond the pool. The team is open to swimmers of all levels, with new athletes welcome throughout the year.
Accessible Pool Playground
Our accessible playground is designed to be inclusive and fun for all kids, featuring equipment and spaces that accommodate a wide range of abilities, so every child can play, explore, and connect with others in a safe and welcoming environment.
Adult
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-NovemberAqua 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.
Master's Swim for Adults
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 stokes. Enhance your swimming technique, build endurance, stay active AND build community around the shared interest of swimming!
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).
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.