Koret Health & Recreation Center
Indoor Swimming Pool
Pool Information
Pool average temperature: 81.5° (Range 80°-82°, 79° for swim meets)
Lap Swim
Lap lanes will be open during all pool hours, although the number of lanes available will vary depending on other programs in progress, (i.e., during all swim lesson programs the shallow lanes will be closed to anyone other than those enrolled in the lessons). The pool will have limited lanes from 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday due to swim team practices and other activities.
Circle swimming is mandatory during crowded times. It is recommended to check our Pool Lane Schedule before each visit to avoid lane closures and events.
Children 12 years of age or older, who are competent lap swimmers, may lap swim when accompanied in the pool area by a supervising adult.
Shallow Lane
There is only ONE shallow lane at the Koret Center pool. This lane is often blocked for swim lessons, trainings, or programs. Please take note if you plan to use this lane.
Courses
Short Course
25 yards = 1 length
71 lengths = 1 mile
Long Course
For Summer 2025, we will not be doing long course set-up for the Koret pool.
50 yards = 1 length
35 lengths = 1 mile
*Long course set up is NOT Olympic size. The shallow end is open for use, so we have a 50 YARD not 50 meter set up.
Masters Swimming
USF Masters is a competitive, meet-focused program. We participate in a wide range of pool meets, three regional championships, and numerous open water events each year. With 36 Pacific Championships, USF has a long tradition of competing in meets and open water events, supporting one another, and having fun together. Competition—both individual and relay—strengthens our community, helps keep us motivated, and has been central to the team’s identity since our founding in 1989.
Team Expectations
- Attend practices at least 2x per week
- Compete in our three annual championship meets each year (1, 2, or all 3 days)
For 2026, the championship meets are:
- Pacific Short Course Yards Championship – April 10 - 12, Novato
- Pacific Long Course Meters Championship – July 17 – 19, Moraga
- Pacific Short Course Meters Championship – October 2- 4, Walnut Creek
*At this time the Masters Swim Team has paused accepting new members as the team is at maximum capacity. If you are interested in joining the team, please complete this waitlist form to be notified when tryouts open again.
The tryout includes:
- Swim continuous 500 yds
- Swim a 100 free for time (cutoff: 2:00)
- Swim a 100 of another stroke for time
US Masters Swimming (USMS)
Annual membership with USMS on the USF club is required before you can participate in practices.
All inquiries or questions can be directed to the Aquatics Office: aquatics@usfca.edu
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Monday-Friday
- 6:10-7:20 a.m.
- 7:20-8:30 a.m.
Monday-Thursday
- 6:00–7:15 p.m.
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- Try-out Fee: $30/entry
- Join/enrollment Fee: $195
- Senior: $89/month (monthly auto renewal required)
- Individual: $129/month (monthly auto renewal required)
- All members must also pay the yearly USMS registration fee.
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Head Coach: Chris Wagner
Coach Chris, now in his fifth year leading the USF program, has continued the team’s championship tradition, guiding them to six Pacific Championships. Under his leadership, the team has broken more than 300 team records, along with four Pacific records and two national records. He is a Certified Level III U.S. Masters Swimming Coach and regularly leads USMS Stroke Development Clinics. An avid open water swimmer, former triathlete, collegiate swimmer, and Prep All-American, Chris now trains as a fitness swimmer and brings the experience and versatility to support swimmers of all abilities and goals.
Assistant Coach: Taylor Davis
Coach Taylor brings her genuine passion for swimming and coaching others with her on deck everyday. She grew up swimming competitively in Southern California and although Taylor thought she left competition behind after high school, she’s remained an avid swimmer and coach. Coach Taylor is a Certified Level III US Masters Swim Coach and has trained high school and adult swimmers alike. Currently, if Taylor’s not curating or crafting a challenging workout for her Masters teammates, she’s fixating on her own personal swim goals in the pool and open water.
Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
Our private swim lesson program is currently on pause. The Recreational Sports Department is temporarily moving away from a learn to swim program in order to focus on private coaching clinics. We hope to resume a learn to swim program (open to all community members) in Summer 2026. All inquiries or questions can be directed to aquatics@usfca.edu
Youth Swim Teams
USF Youth Swimming has multiple levels to get your swimmer ready for competition. They are coached workouts, and children must complete tryouts before joining the program. The coaches will be offering ongoing tryouts in July, August and September 2025. Green Team is the developmental team, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum are competitive teams.
If you would like to tryout for the swim team, you may do so via USF ActiveNet. You will first need to create an online account for the person who is paying, then you will add your swimmer(s). Our swim teams are currently full but if you would like to be placed on our waiting list please send us an email at aquatics@usfca.edu with your swimmer's age and race times (if applicable).
If you have additional questions, please email the Aquatics Office at aquatics@usfca.edu.
| Team | Practice Days | Practice Time |
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| Platinum | Monday - Friday | 4:00–6:00 p.m. |
| Gold | Monday - Friday | 4:30–6:00 p.m. |
| Silver | Monday - Friday | 5:15–6:00p.m. |
| Bronze | Monday - Friday | 4:30–5:15 p.m. |
| Green | Monday ,Wednesday, & Friday | 5:15–6:00 p.m. |
Team Fees
- $100/month (team is on monthly auto-renewal system)
Lifeguarding
If you are interested in applying to the lifeguard position at Koret and have a current lifeguard certification, please send us an email at aquatics@usfca.edu
Our lifeguard tryout is roughly 30-minutes long and includes a swim-tread-swim sequence (i.e. 150 yards freestyle or breaststroke, two minute tread with no hands, and 50 yards freestyle or breaststroke) followed by a timed event (i.e. retrieving a 10 lb brick at a depth of 7-10 ft) and a demonstration of rescues and CPR skills.
If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard and do not have a current lifeguard certification, we offer Lifeguard Classes on-site. Our Lifeguard Classes follow the Red Cross certification program and include CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding certificates upon successful completion. Please note that you must attend all days of our Lifeguard Class to complete the course. The Lifeguard Class is typically 3-4 days long.
We will be offering our next Lifeguard Class in the Spring Semester (exact times/dates TBD). If you are interested, please email aquatics@usfca.edu and we will add you to our notification list for whenever we have it scheduled.
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- Must be 15 years of age and be able to pass the pre-course swimming test on the first day of class
- This includes a 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke, a 2-minute tread using legs only, and the ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight (a brick) from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.
Registration & Payments
Registration sign-ups and enrollment information for all Aquatics programs will be handled online. You will need to create an account on ActiveNet.
Book an Appointment Online
Adult & Youth Private Swim Lessons
- Learn more and view our detailed instructions for booking private lessons. Our facility does not accept pre-booked lessons. Please do not put in payment details without having selected dates/times first for your swim lessons.
All private lesson bookings must be made through our online system. Patrons who are having difficulty booking online, are invited to contact aquatics@usfca.edu for assistance.
Program Refunds
Program refunds are available only if requested a minimum of 7 days prior to the start of the program. Fees are not pro-rated and there are no make-up sessions. A complete list of registration policies for Aquatics programs is available upon request. View the cancellation policy for more information.