Adult Swim Lessons

If you’re stepping into the pool for the very first time, looking to build confidence in the water or hoping to improve your technique and fitness, our adult swimming lessons are designed to help you achieve your goals.

Following the STA International Learn to Swim Adult Series, our supportive, structured programme allows you to progress at your own pace in a relaxed and encouraging environment, whatever your starting point.

Who are these lessons for?

Our lessons are suitable for adults who:

  • Have never learnt to swim

  • Feel nervous or lack confidence in the water

  • Want to improve their swimming technique

  • Want to build stamina and fitness

  • Are returning to swimming after a long break

No previous experience is necessary for beginners, and our qualified instructors will help you feel comfortable every step of the way.

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Our Adult Swimming Pathway

Adult 1 - Building Water Confidence

Perfect for complete beginners.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of water confidence including:

  • Safe entry and exit

  • Floating and gliding

  • Basic kicking techniques

  • Breathing and water confidence

  • Beginning front and back swimming movements

Adult 2 - Developing Core Skills

As your confidence grows you’ll begin to:

  • Swim short distances independently

  • Improve breathing techniques

  • Develop floating and treading water skills

  • Build stronger front and back swimming technique

  • Become more confident below the water’s surface

Adult 3 - Swimming Independently

At this stage you’ll focus on:

  • Swimming longer distances

  • Treading water confidently

  • Improving stroke technique

  • Developing endurance

  • Swimming safely and confidently without buoyancy aids

Adult 4 - Becoming a Confident Swimmer

The final stage helps you:

  • Swim multiple lengths confidently

  • Improve stamina and efficiency

  • Master floating and treading water

  • Refine swimming technique

  • Feel confident swimming for fitness and leisure

Make an Enquiry

Why Choose Rivers Swim Academy?

  • Qualified STA swimming teachers

  • Friendly, supportive learning environment

  • Small group sizes

  • Progress at your own pace

  • Structured STA Adult Swimming Programme

  • Ideal for beginners through to improving swimmers

Ready to Get Started?

Whether your goal is to learn a life skill, build confidence or just enjoy swimming, we’re here to help.

Complete the enquiry form and our team will contact you about lesson availability at your chosen centre.

FAQs

  • Not at all. Our adult swimming lessons welcome complete beginners as well as those who can already swim but want to improve. We’ll start a level that feels right for you and build your confidence step by step.

  • Absolutely. Many adults feel the same way at first. Our instructors are experienced in helping nervous swimmers gain confidence gradually. You’ll never be rushed or pushed beyond what feels comfortable.

  • You’ll need a swimming costume or shorts, a towel, and a drink for afterwards. Goggles are optional but can help you feel more comfortable in the water. Everything else you need will be provided at the centre.

  • Adult lessons are currently available at Evesham Leisure Centre and Pershore Leisure Centre.

  • Yes! We offer private one-to-one lessons for adults at both Evesham and Pershore. These are ideal is you’d like tailored support, flexible times or faster progression.

  • You can enquire at reception, call your chosen centre or fill out the online enquiry form here. A member of our team will be in touch to confirm availability and next steps.