Aquatics is Back!

Picture of the main pool from the deep end

Are you interested in swimming, improving your skills, or taking aquatic wellness and personal enrichment courses? If so, you've come to the right place.

We offer a variety of aquatic classes that are open to the College community and the general public. All aquatic courses are offered in our Robert I. Bickford Natatorium on our main Largo campus.

Learn how to get started and view our course descriptions below.

Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career? Lifeguarding is the best place to start! Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position, working as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water. Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, you'll learn:

  • Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries
  • Rescue skills - in the water and on land
  • First aid training and professional rescuer CPR - to help you prepare for any emergency
  • Professional lifeguard skills, like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons

Classes are offered Spring of each year!

How to Register

    • View the latest Continuing Education Schedule of Classes.
    • See the Index for the course(s) you are interested in.
    • Note the class schedule, dates, times and cost.
    • Follow the registration directions on the inside front cover of the schedule.

Course Descriptions

SWM-334 - Lifeguard Training

OCC-325 - Swimming Pool Management

OCC-337 - Swimming Pool Management Recer

OCC-407 - Water Safety Instructor Trng

Visit Owl Link to see our course options online.

Contact Information

Dr. Nancie Park
Phone: 301-546-8340
Email: learntoswim@pgcc.edu 

or Natatorium Front Desk
Phone: 301-546-0980