Our Indoor Pool is reopening on Monday, October 5th. Stay tuned for details!

​The JCC has both a Jr. Olympic size indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool that is open in the summer months. We offer group and private lessons, aquatic therapy, lifeguard training, a swim team, and more. Grab your suit and dive in with us!

For more information, contact Justine Bergen, Director of Aquatics, at 718.475.5215 or jbergen@sijcc.com

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Group Swim Lessons ​

Please stay tuned for upcoming programs!

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Youth

• Beginning at the current level of the children  working towards independent swimming skills or stroke improvement.
• Scheduled by appointment only.
• This class is designed for one-on-one instruction.

Fee $35 member/$50 non-member per 30 minutes

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Adult

• Beginning at the current level of the adults working towards independent swimming skills or stroke improvement.
• Scheduled by appointment only.
• This class is designed for one-on-one instruction.

Fee $35 member/$50 non-member per 30 minutes

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​If your children take swimming lessons at the JCC and progress through the levels, chances are they will encounter multiple instructors along the way. This is a good thing!

Why is there teacher turnover?
You may be used to a traditional school setting, where your child has the same teacher the entire year, or sports teams, where you have the same coach year after year. We want extraordinary results for everyone – including our instructors. This means that our instructors may also be taking college courses and advancing their careers, in and out of the JCC. They may have to leave for a semester or alter their schedules and may not remain at the same time slot as your child's swimming lesson. But rest assured, our instructors are all devoted to you and your family while they're here! Our instructors use integrity, compassion, and trust to build a rapport and teach kids how to swim and be safer in and around the water. Their diligence in bettering themselves means they are bringing their best to the table in every area of their lives.

Why is this good for kids?
Interacting with new personalities brings great benefits to everyone. It teaches them to adapt to new people and situations. Having a new instructor also provides new learning opportunities for your child. Sometimes children reach a plateau in their learning, and a new instructor may be just what they need to get over that hurdle and advance to the next level. We know that there are times when having a new instructor can bring about uncertainty, particularly when your child has special needs, but we work with each family and child to ensure the best possible experience.

Angelfish Swim

The mission of our Angelfish team is to provide individuals with a therapeutic experience that will leave a lifelong impact. Aquatic therapy allows individuals of all ages and backgrounds to gain a sense of comfort and safety in water. This environment promotes the development of confidence and independence, which is carried beyond time spent in the water.
This evidence-based treatment is especially effective for swimmers with diagnoses such as: attention difficulties, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory challenges, physical disabilities, orthopedic injuries, muscle spasms, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and coordination difficulties. Aquatic Therapy consists of 30-minute one to one sessions. Our Certified Instructors work to help individuals improve motor skills, core strength, endurance, body awareness, motor planning, coordination and self-regulation.
Fee $50 member/$65 non-member per 30 minutes

​Triathlon Training/Masters Training 

There are no programs at this time.

Please contact Justine Bergen for more information at 718.475.5215 or jbergen@sijcc.com

​Lifeguard Training and CPR by the American Red Cross

Lifeguard Certification Courses
Want to learn skills that will help you save lives? Become a certified lifeguard! Pre-registration is required and you must attend all classes. Must be 15 years old.

June Session: 6/22, 6/23, 6/29, and 6/30 from 4pm-8:30pm
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Prerequisite Swims:

• Swim 300 yards continuously
• Tread water without using arms (hands in armpits) for 2 minutes
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive, retrieve object, swim 20 yards with object and exit water within 1 minute, 40 seconds

If swims are not passed, a refund will be issued minus $25 administration fee.
Fee: $300 Members/ $400 Non-members (fee includes pocket mask and certifications)

​Lifeguard Re-Certification Courses
​Lifeguard & CPR: 5/24, 4pm   
CPR Only: 5/24, 4pm

• The purpose of this course is to help participants achieve recertification in Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. This review course includes First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Includes Lifeguarding Skills As Well As CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer And Healthcare Providers And First Aid- 2 Year Certification.​

Fee: $160 M $185 NM
CPR Only Fee: $75M $95 NM
For more information on class dates, please email aquatics@sijcc.com

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Lifeguard Class Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is the cancellation policy?
A. Cancellations made 5 or more days prior to the start of the course will be refunded, minus a $15 processing fee. Cancelations made within 4 days of the first class will not receive a refund.

Q. What happens if I fail the prerequisites?
Participants who fail pre-testing will receive a refund, minus the $25 processing fee.

Q. What are the course prerequisites for Standard Lifeguard Training?

• Be 15 years of age by the last day of the course.
  
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
  
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
  
• Complete the followed timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds in 12 ft. of water = starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive, (feet or head-first,) to a depth of 7 to 10 ft. to retrieve a 10lb. object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping your face at or near the surface (so you are able to get a breath and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

 
Q. What is blended learning?
Blended Learning is a course format which combines both online learning with on-site skills sessions, where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency.
 
Q. What if I cannot make it to all course sessions?
It is mandatory to be present at all course sessions (both online and in person) in order to receive your certification.
 
Q. What should I bring to class?
A swimsuit (women: modest one piece is recommended / men: trunks or jammers,) towel(s), goggles are recommended, pen or pencil, notebook for notes, water bottle, and lunch/snacks. All participants will receive a pocket mask the first day of the course. Pocket masks should be brought to every course session as well.
 
Q. What happens if I lose/destroy my pocket mask?
If a pocket mask is lost or destroyed, the participant will be responsible for the replacement fee of $15 to obtain a new one. The participant will not receive their certification until the fees have been paid.
 
Q. Where do I get the textbook? A link to the electronic lifeguard training book is emailed in the confirmation email sent once the participant signs up for the course.
 
Q. What certifications are awarded to students who successfully complete a Lifeguarding course? Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding course will be awarded an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. All certifications are delivered electronically through the email provided at registration. These certifications also include CPR and First Aid.
 
Q. What is the validity period of the Lifeguarding certificate? The validity period for Lifeguarding is 2 years and includes professional rescuer-level CPR/AED as well as First Aid.  In the City of New York, the Department of Health requires CPR to be renewed annually.
 
Q. What if I need a replacement certification, who do I contact?
Certifications can be found online https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate
Participants must use their initial registration email that was provided.  
 
Q. Do you offer job placement?
We suggest anyone in need of a job apply at the following places:
JCC of Staten Island-https://sijcc.formstack.com/forms/careers
Pool Therapist- https://www.pooltherapist.com/employees/apply-now/
HKC Day Camp- https://www.camphkc.org/join-our-staff/employment-opportunities/staten-island-opportunities

Trident Aquatic Club

​Trident Aquatic Club is our competitive swim team. All of our groups practice out of the Bernikow JCC’s 6 lane, 25 yard pool.
United States Swimming
Trident Aquatic Club at the JCC is a registered member of United States Swimming. All members of Trident Aquatic Club at the JCC will be able to compete at United States Swim Meets.
Metropolitan Swimming
Trident Aquatic Club at the JCC is a member of Metropolitan Swimming. This is our Local Swim Committee (LSC) for the New York Metropolitan Area.
There are five separate levels to the Trident Aquatic Club swim team at the JCC. The groups are separated by skill, ability level, and dedication. Swimmers must try out for the team and are placed in each group at the coaches' discretion. The coaches will evaluate movement from one group to the next at the end of each swim season (in March and September).  Practice and meet attendance is expected of all training groups.  During the short course season, we attend one meet per month (October - January). There are championship meets that swimmers must qualify for in February and March.  The same goes for the long course season.  We attend one meet a month (May - July) and championship meets occur in July. 
We also have a pre-competitive program for children ages 6-18, which helps those who wish to become competitive swimmers. Focus is on the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The class also promotes the perfection of starts and turns. Designed for beginner swimmers with basic knowledge in all strokes or the more advanced swimmer not quite ready for competition. This is an ongoing program that has 42 classes per session. Please call for tryout times and appointments. 

Trident Aquatics: 5 years -18 years
Well Pro and Program Members - 1st Payment due August 31
Guppy $250
Pre-Comp $250
Junior Blue $300
Junior Grey $300
Junior $300
Junior Elite $300
Senior $300
Senior Elite $300

Wellness & Non-Members - 1st Payment due August 31
Guppy $300
Pre-Comp $300
Junior Blue $400
Junior Grey $400
Junior $400
Junior Elite $400
Senior $400
Senior Elite $400

If you have any questions, please email us at tridentswimjcc@gmail.com

Contact Us

For more information, contact Justine Bergen, Director of Aquatics, at 718.475.5215 or jbergen@sijcc.com