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Adult Learn To Swim

Texas Tech University Recreation is proud to offer the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim program as part of our Aquatic Programming. The Learn-To-Swim Program begins with the basics of swimming and water acclimation (i.e. breath control through mouth and nose while underwater, movement, etc..) and progresses through stroke introduction, development, and refinement, in addition to diving and other deep-water skills (i.e. treading, survival swimming). The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program also includes valuable tips, tricks, and practices that will create a respect for and recognition of how to safely enjoy the aquatic environment.

Below is our Fall 2021 schedule for our group and private lessons, as well as our refund policies.

Group Lessons

Group Lessons are split into two sessions and are held twice a week for four weeks.

Private Lessons

Refund Policy

Except as otherwise stated, refunds or credits will not be issued after payment has been made for an activity, class or program.

Exceptions include:

  • If the activity, class, or program is cancelled by Texas Tech University - University Recreation
  • If a participant is injured or unable to participate due to a documented medical reason.

Any refund request outside of the stated exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are made at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Aquatics and are not guaranteed.

Please submit a request here.




Meet Our Instructors

Peyten Augustine
Peyten Augustine

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying Marketing with a minor in Advertising. She has been a WSI since 2018. Her favorite part about being a WSI is seeing the progress of each individual swimmer. A fun fact about Peyten is that she played water polo at the national level for 4 years!

Colin Cooksey
Colin Cooksey

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying Animal Science. He has been a WSI since 2021. His favorite part about being a WSI is watching everyone grow and improve in their confidence and skills. A fun fact about Colin is that he is in the Goin' Band from Raiderland!

Domingo Flores
Domingo Flores

graduated from Texas Tech in 2021 majoring in Psychology. He has been a WSI since 2021. His favorite part about being a WSI is talking with the parents and seeing growth in the clients skills. A fun fact about Domingo is that he is a man of tank tops and shorts.

Cameron Gould
Cameron Gould

is a Junior at Texas Tech studying Sport Management. He has been a WSI team since 2021. His favorite part about being an WSI is watching the swimmers start with not knowing much about swimming, to later seeing them able to swim across the whole pool and excel at swimming! A fun fact about Cameron is that he started teaching swim lessons in the Spring of 2016 back in his hometown of Houston!

Braxton Hawkins
Braxton Hawkins

is a Junior at Texas Tech studying Chemistry and Psychology. He has been a WSI since 2019. His favorite part about being a WSI is helping people get more confident in the water. A fun fact about Braxton is that he has survived swimming in category 3 water rapids!

Jordan Hunsaker
Jordan Hunsaker

is a Sophomore at Texas Tech studying Chemistry. She has been a part of the WSI team since 2020. Her favorite part about being a WSI is meeting new people and knowing that she is helping them learn something new or something they want to get better at. A fun fact about Jordan is that she loves to read when she has free time!

Jenna Kock
Jenna Kock

is a Sophomore at Texas Tech studying Advertising with a minor in Creative Media Industries. She has been a WSI since 2021. Her favorite part about being a WSI is watching teaching children and adults skills that they can use for a lifetime! A fun fact about Jenna is that she is a Dean's Student Ambassador for the College of Media and Communications here at TTU!

Jazaniah Lee
Jazaniah Lee

is a Sophomore at Texas Tech studying Pre-Nursing. She has been a WSI since 2021. Her favorite part about being a WSI is seeing everyone improve so quickly and gain confidence in the water. A fun fact about Jazaniah is that she has been swimming for 16 years!

Sharlais Malicoat
Sharlais Malicoat

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying University Studies, with concentrations in General Business, English, and Organizational Leadership. She has been a WSI since 2021. Her favorite part about being a WSI is that she loves being able to see humans happy in water! A fun fact about Sharlais is that her name is actually a brand of cattle!

Cheyann Miller
Cheyann Miller

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying Human Sciences. She has been a WSI since 2017. Her favorite part about being an WSI is getting to see the participants become more confident in themselves! A fun fact about Cheyann is that she is applying to be a Water Safety Instructor Trainer through the American Red Cross!

Lillia Radicke
Lillia Radicke

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying English. She has been a WSI since 2019. Her favorite part about being a WSI is getting to teach siblings. She says it is so awesome to see families interested in the sport of swimming. A fun fact about Lillia is that she learned to swim when she wanted to become a Lifeguard!

Ariana Rodriguez
Ariana Rodriguez

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying Kinesiology. She has been a WSI since 2021. Her favorite part about being a WSI is the first day of lessons. A fun fact about Ariana is that she loves to take naps!

David Rile
David Riley

is a Sophomore at Texas Tech studying Electrical Engineering. He has been a WSI since 2021. His favorite part about being a WSI is seeing a kid improve on a skill they once struggled at. A fun fact about David is that he plays chess

Ryan Ramos
Ryan Ramos

is a Junior studying Pre- Nursing. He has been a WSI since 2021. His favorite part about being a WSI is getting to teach kids and adults skills for life!

Keegan Scherdin
Keegan Scherdin

is a Senior at Texas Tech studying Biochemistry. He has been a WSI since 2020. His favorite part about being a WSI is seeing the excitement on the children' faces as they start to become more independent swimmers and overcome any fears they had of water because of this new independence! A fun fact about Keegan is that he is working on getting into medical school in the coming years!

Ryan Woodward
Ryan Woodward

is a Junior at Texas Tech studying Supply Chain Management. He has been a WSI since 2021. His favorite part about being a WSI is watching the students have fun while they improve and see the progress they have made. A fun fact about Ryan is that he is both an Eagle Scout and a black belt!

Registration

Registration will open August 23rd at 9:00AM. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Have Questions or Need Help

Please email aquatics@ttu.edu. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response to your inquiry. Thank you!

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