Aquatics Section

Program Description

Aquatics has four major components:
  1. Providing lifeguard services, including rescues, first aid and water safety awareness programs at County swimming pools
  2. Facilitating aquatics oriented recreational programs such as learn-to-swim, age-group swimming and diving, exercise and therapeutic classes, water safety and first aid certification classes
  3. Conducting in-service training for County lifeguards to keep water safety skills and certifications up-to-date
  4. Pool maintenance & repairs including pumps, chlorinators, valves, motors, drains, pipe leaks, pool surfaces & heater repairs as well as basic pool vacuuming, filter backwashes and (hazardous) chemical pool treatments to keep water clear and safe.

Information on Swimming Pools and Beach Parks

Visit the County website Facilities module for information about swimming pool and beach park amenities and locations. 
Pool Operations Hours

Year Round Pool Programs

Water Aerobic Classes
Please click the link below for Water Aerobic classes, and more in our Resource Directory

2020 Junior Lifeguard Program

Wailuku, Hawaii – The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Section announces registration for their Junior Lifeguard Program. Registration will be held at the Kihei Aquatic Center.  Registration is on a first come first serve basis and will continue until all spaces are filled.  Participant and parent/guardian must register in person.  Participant must take and pass a swim test.  Contact Toni Sinnott at (808) 270-6138 or by email for more information.

Water Aerobics Workouts

Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool  
Holo Wai (Deep Water Aerobics/Aqua Jogging) Program Site: Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool 
(1580 W Kaahumanu Ave, Wailuku HI 96793)
8 Week Session Program Program Date: November 14, 2022 - January 13, 2023
  Program Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Mondays and Wednesdays)
  Course Instructor: Sirena Lacour
  Registration: Required, class size limited to 50 participants. Call (808) 270-6138 for registration and more information.
   
Papa Wai Ho'okaulike (Board balancing on water, Aqua Body Strong Boards) Program Site: Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool 
(1580 W Kaahumanu Ave, Wailuku HI 96793)
  Program Date: November 14, 2022 - January 13, 2023
  Program Time: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  Course Instructor: Sirena Lacour and Ashlyne Hao
  Registration: Required, class size limited to 15 participants. Call (808) 270-6138 for registration and more information.

Deep Water Aerobics

Kihei Aquatic Center  
Deep Water Aerobics                                                                        Program Site: Kihei Aquatic Center
(303 E Lipoa Street, Kihei HI 96753)
8 Week Session Program Program Date: November 14, 2022 - January 13, 2023
  Program Time: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (Mondays and Fridays); 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Wednesdays)
  Course Instructor: Stacey Dugan Wood
                                                                                                                                             Registration: Required, class size limited to 50 participants. Call (808) 891-4960 for registration and more information.

Program Information: TBA Pending Opening Date for all Pools

Kihei Aquatic Center  
Mini Junior Lifeguard
Ages: 7 – 9 years
1 Week Program 
Program Site: Kihei Aquatic Center – (808) 891-4960
Program Date: June 8 – June 12, 2020
Program Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Course Length: 15 hours
Course Instructors: Stacy Dugan Wood
Course Prerequisites at Registration for Mini Junior Lifeguard
  • Swim the front crawl 25 yards non-stop
• Tread water for 30 seconds using arms and legs
• Show a level of comfort on the back by floating for 30 seconds
   
Junior Lifeguard
Ages: 10 – 14 years
2 Week Program
 Program Site: Kihei Aquatic Center – (808) 891-4960
Program Date: June 15 – 19 & June 22 - 26,, 2020
Program Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Course Length: 30 hours
Course Instructors: Stacy Dugan Wood
Course Prerequisites at Registration for Junior Lifeguard
  • Swim the front crawl 50 yards non-stop
• Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs
• Show a level of comfort on the back by floating for 1 minute
• Swim to a distance of 10 feet and submerge to a depth of 9 feet
American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards.  Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills.  Participants learn swim techniques and build stamina during these programs.