Aquatic Sports

The Youth Swim Team is for participants interested in competing at the recreational level or who are looking for a more advanced workout. Practices are geared towards, strength, conditioning, and race preperation. Swimmers may have the option to participate in competitions based on availability. Participats  may not hold a USA Swimming card within the past 12 months. 

The first day of practice will be reserved for a formal evalution and parent meeting. Though participants will be encouraged to compete, competition is not a requirement for this program.

Prerequisites
The ability to swim:

• 100 continuous yards front crawl
• 100 continusous yards backstroke
• 25 yards breaststroke 
• 25 yards butterly

To view current offering please check out our Recreation Guide. Register for classes at burbankparks.com

The Water Polo Team is a recreational competitive team where participants are eligible to play in games against other recreational teams through the summer season.

Prerequisites
The ability to swim:

• 50 continuous yards front crawl
• 1 minute treading in deep water

Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies with the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training program. Upon successful completeion, participants will receive certifications in:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• CPR/AED
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

Class sessions are a combination of online and in-class videos, demonstrations, and exercises. Classes will have periodic breaks.

Prerequisites & Requirements:

• 15- years old by the last day of the class (verified by birth certificate).
• Successful completion of in-water skills asssessment on first schedule class date.
• Attendance at all scheduled class & testing sessions
• Participation in all activites and skills
• Passing scores on assessments & and successful demonstration of skills.

Disclaimer
Registration and/or successful completion of this course in no way guarantees employment with the City of Burbank. Interested candidates should apply with the City online at www.BurbankCA.gov. For more information please email BurbankAquatics@burbankca.gov. 

For upcoming classes, please check out the Aquatics Tab at  www.BurbankParks.com. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Courses are currently free for all candidates.

For information on Aquatics Recruitment, view the Aquatic Employment tab on the Aquatics Page.

For all other questions, please email burbankaquatics@burbankca.gov or call the Aquatics Office at (818) 238-5391 and speak with a supervisor.