VOLUNTEER SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR THE LIFE-CHANGING EVERYONE SWIMS PROGRAM THIS APRIL & MAY

Klamath Falls, OR – During the months of April and May, over 850 third graders throughout Klamath County will receive FREE, LIFE-SAVING, swim lessons through the Everyone Swims program at Ella Redkey Pool.

The Everyone Swims program has been rejuvenated this spring through the partnership of Sky Lakes Medical Center and the City of Klamath Falls. Participants receive individualized instruction, develop skills, build confidence, and learn life-saving skills, all while having fun with their peers in the water.


Ella Redkey Pool is looking for Volunteer Swim Lesson Instructors. You have an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life!

Nancy Thomas, an Everyone Swims volunteer for three years stated, “It is a true joy to share my passion, skills, and experience with children and make them safer and better swimmers.”

“Who knows, they might become an old lap swimmer like me,” Thomas joked. Nancy started teaching swim lessons to young children when she was only 12 years old and has continued to share her knowledge and experience throughout her lifetime.

No experience? No problem. As a volunteer you will receive Swim Instruction Training prior to the start of swim lessons. During the Everyone Swims program you will be paired with a Certified Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor to guide you through the process.

Enjoy the perks of being an Everyone Swims Volunteer:

  • Receive a $30 gift certificate to Ella Redkey Pool for every 1-week session of lessons you volunteer
  • FREE Ella Redkey Pool t-shirt
  • Spend time outdoors enjoying the warm, geothermal heated Pool
  • Most importantly, become a mentor and have a positive impact on the youth in our community

Everyone Swims Schedule:

  • 6 weeks of lessons: Monday, April 11 – Thursday, May 19
  • Lessons are held 4 days per week: Monday through Thursday
  • Morning & Afternoon session options: 8:30am – 11:15am and/or 12pm – 2:30pm

Volunteer as much or as little as you’d like. All help is appreciated. All volunteers are required to pass a background check.

As you register, you will be able to select the week(s) you’d like to volunteer along with the morning and/or afternoon time slot.

Register Online TODAY!

  • Visit EllaRedkeyPool.com
  • Select “Online Registration / My Account”
  • Create an account
  • Select the orange “Volunteer Opportunities” tab
  • Scroll to the bottom to and click the green “Add to Cart” button
  • Follow prompts and select the weeks you would like to volunteer

Mark your calendars for the Swim Lesson Instructor Training Session.

  • Saturday, April 2: 11:30am – 4:30pm

Thank you for donating your time, energy, and enthusiasm in our efforts to make all third-grade students throughout Klamath County water safe.

For more information on the Everyone Swims program please visit, ellaredkeypool.com or email ellaredkeypool@klamathfalls.city.

Everyone Swims is subject to change dependent on Covid-19 precaution requirements and recommendations.