Aquatics
Develop skills with our swim programs, lessons, and certification classes.
Welcome to the Aquatics Home Page for Campus Recreational Services! We are located in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on UNLV’s campus and part of the CRS Membership for students, faculty, staff and community members. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our facilities or programs.
A minimum of two lanes are always open for lap swim during our pool hours of operation. SRWC reserves the right to close the pool area without notice. Guests can either bring their own lock and towel or purchase one from the Pro Shop.
Facilities
The Natatorium in the SRWC includes:
- 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool
- Shallow water leisure pool with vortex
- 13-person spa
- Gender inclusive locker room
- Wet classroom
- Poolside restroom access
- Accessibility chair
Guest Passes
All guests may purchase a day pass for $10.00. Guests must be at least 18 years of age, present a valid government issued ID, and complete the guest pass waiver prior to obtaining access. Guests do not need a sponsor in order to purchase a guest pass.
*Guest passes are valid until closing on the day of purchase.
Contact
Elisa Marcheschi Hickey
Program Coordinator for Aquatics
702-774-7113
elisa.marcheschi@unlv.edu
Matthew Reinecke
Graduate Assistant for Aquatics
702-774-7112
matthew.reinecke@unlv.edu
Forms
*Waiver must be completed for all programs.
Announcements
Programs
All programs offer something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Below we currently offer:
Group Swim Lessons
(Children ages 6 months to 12 years of age; Adults ages 18 and over)
Group Swim Lessons at the SRWC are for all ages. Our Children's Group Swim Lessons consists of small group classes that are great for families with multiple children. We also offer Parent & Child swim lessons for infants 6 months-5 years of age that need to develop a comfort around the water. All classes are taught to American Red Cross standards. Click to learn more!
Private Swim Lessons
(for youth and adults.)
Private Lessons are a great way to set individual goals and have one-on-one attention from an instructor. Our certified Water Safety Instructors work within each individual's or partners' schedules to offer the most convenient option for learning to swim or updating your skills. Sessions are 30 minutes in length and for SRWC Members only.
Certification Classes
Our certified instructors offer a range of certification classes, including:
- Adult CPR, AED, and first aid
- Lifeguarding
- Lifeguard training
- Water safety instructor courses
- Safety training for swim coaches
Private classes are offered if there are four or more people interested in the class, and all classes are held in the SRWC Wet Classroom.
Aquatic Events
We offer a wide variety of recurring events and special events throughout the school year! These events include Swimming Workshops, Pool Parties, Aqua Zumba, Battleship, Innertube Water Polo and more! Come in and check out our events!