About the Aquatics Office

Section Mission Statement:

To enhance the quality of life for all citizens of this community by providing passive and active recreational and competitive aquatic programming services for all age groups. It is our aim to provide aquatic facilities that are safe, accessible and aesthetically pleasing to the entire community.

The Columbus Parks & Recreation Department/Athletic Division/Aquatic Section maintains and operates 8 facilities in order to fulfill our Mission Statement. Aside from Public Swim, this section offers programming to include; 4 Levels of Learn to Swim Classes, Professional and Instructor Training, Scuba Certifications, and Competitive Swimming. We are also affiliated or in partnership with the Safe Kids- Columbus Coalition, American Red Cross, Chattahoochee Scuba, Columbus Health Department, Georgia Recreation and Parks Association, USA Swimming and the Columbus Aquatic Club-Hurricanes.

2005 STATISTICS

Budget: $512,000

Employs 60-65 Individuals

Pool Managers/Lifeguards/Concession Managers/Concessionaires/Laborers Seasonally (13 Weeks May 9-July 30).

                        May 8-24 - Orientation

                        May 23-August 1 - Pool Season

45,508 Patrons visited the pool during the 10 Week Season

$138,449 in Revenues was collect for the Season

Classes and Training

            Trained 101 individuals in Professional Services

                        Lifeguarding/CPRO/First Aid/AED/Oxygen Administration

            Trained 29 individuals to become instructors

                        Lifeguard Instructors

                        Water Safety Instructors

            Maintained and Operated

                        74 Swim Lesson Classes (492 Students)

                        5 Scuba Classes (28 Students)

                        2 Safe Kids Water Safety Classes (98 Students

                        Columbus Swim League

                                    Youth-Tiger Sharks-34

                                    Adult-Masters Program-22

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