Vision Statement
It’s the vision of Above and Below©️ to be the be the best provider of recreational swimming for all ages, pool aerobics for aquatic fitness and rehabilitation. For those who would like to Discover scuba diving experiences across Jamaica.
Mission Statement
Above and Below was established through the need for all Jamaicans to be water comfortable, water competent and be able to do so at an affordable price. Why the name Above and Below©️? Being able to tread and swim above the water’s You surface and being able to free dive and scuba dive below the surface of the water.
Core Values
Each Learn to Swim Instructor/lifeguard will exude
1. Courtesy
2. Professionalism
3. Competence
4. Dedication
Services/Programs
Learn to Swim Program®️ Adults
Learn to Swim Program for Adults & Stroke correction/Technique Improvement for Breaststroke & Freestyle. This session is a group session with a maximum of 9 individuals inclusive of male & female of different ages, social status and stages in learning to swim. The public pools that are currently being used are the National Aquatic Centre and the UWI Pool, Mona Bowl. The cost is $2000. There are 2 hour sessions and private sessions at the public pools available.
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Learn to Swim Program®️ Infants/Children
Infants & Children (Stroke correction/Technique Improvement for Breaststroke & Freestyle). The session is a group session with a maximum of 8 children to 1 learn to swim instructor. Currently only accepting children 3 yrs and older.
Mondays & Wednesdays 2pm (1 hour)Saturdays 9:30am (1 hour) Sunday 10am (1 hour) UWI Pool, Mona Bowl, St. Andrew
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Swim Test Training
Above & Below is not a work and travel agency. However advance swim training is provided for full time college/tertiary students interested in becoming suitable candidates for the J1 Lifeguard Work & Travel Summer Program. Other training provided for military swim test for enlistment and for candidates for marine biology courses. Bookings done outside of these times will be for the quoted price of that session.
Tuesdays & Fridays 1:30pm-3:30pm $2500
Saturdays 11:30am-12:30pm $1800
Learn to Swim: Open Water Edition
Learning to swim in a swimming pool (with 4 walls and a floor no matter the depth) is easy. There are certain risk/factors that are eliminated. There’s no need to worry about waves, high tide, rocks, marine life and and ‘under tow’(current) that can sweep/pull the swimmer from the surface. Being prepared for open water cannot be overemphasized.
Learning the freestyle/front crawl technique, breaststroke technique and treading water efficiently must be learnt properly. There are variations to all three above mentioned techniques. Being able to swim with the head above the water in the freestyle and breaststroke is key! Why? The swimmer must be able to make references to features in the open water so as not to swim out too far to sea. Other things to look out for are buoys, boats, fishing nets/meshes and other swimmers.
The swimmer must pass an aptitude test. The swimmer must be able to tread comfortably for 2 mins and then swim 100m; 50m continuously of breaststroke and 50m continuously of freestyle. The swimmer will be introduced to head up breaststroke and freestyle techniques and comfortability with both established.
At the end of the end of the 60 mins session the candidate must be able to tread for 3 mins, swim head up freestyle for 10 strokes and breaststroke for 10 pulls comfortably. This must be done to transition to the open water phase. Contact the instructor to be apart of the open water process experience.
Survival Swimming
Thank you for the interest in the ‘Survival Swimming’ for adults that is being offered. Before entry into the program each participant must complete the Above and Below© Underwater Callisthenics Medical Clearance Form in the presence of a physician and notarized. So it’s time to take take your aquatic abilities to to the next level. At this level the following will be taught in a practical class room:
• two strokes will be taught: the scissors kick and the inverted scissors kick
• underwater callisthenics: learn to swim/traverse below the surface of the water for at least 25m on one breathe, with and without weight. This will be done in a confined space at not more than 4.6m.
• how to Drown proof: learning to prevent drowning and conserve energy. Two methods will be taught:The pencil float method & back float.
• improvised Buoyancy Apparatuses: this teaches how to use objects around you and even your clothes to create buoyancy devices.
• perform ‘Duck Diving’ & Ear equalization: learn how to equalize the pressure in your ear as you ‘duck’ head first into a body of water from the upright position,
• ditching (jumping) from heights into a body of water and conquering both the fear of heights and depths of water at the same time.
Each season is 45 mins in duration. $2500 per session.
ACE™️ 45 mins $1300
Thank you for your interest in the Aquatic Cardiovascular Exercises®! This is a merge of the High intensity Interval Training (HIIT) + water aerobics. This will not require you to put your face in the water; aerobic suggest with air and you can target specific muscle groups by using the water as resistance and equipment to increase that resistance. The aquatic environment will reduce impact on the joints and muscles while burning the calories.
Private Pool
Have access to a private pool? All the aquatic services that are offered can be done right in the comfort of that private pool be it Learn to Swim Program®, Discover Scuba Diving® or even the ACE™️ Activity.
1. Learn to Swim Program® Adults/Children $ per hour per person.
2. ACE™️ $2000 for 45 min session.
3. Discover Scuba Diving® $8500 3 hours.
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‘Rent-a-lifeguard’
Thank you for your interest in the Lifeguard Service provided by Above and Below©. Lifeguard services range from 2 to 6 lifeguards. The number of lifeguard is dependent on venue size/type, duration of events and number of patrons. All lifeguard equipment are provided by Above and Below©.
Quotation provided doesn’t include food and beverage as it’s not necessary to provide that for the team. If the promoter(s) and sponsor(s) decide(s) to provide the above mentioned it will not be calculated into the final quotation.
If the event should last longer than requested, a fee of $3 000 per lifeguard is added for every additional 30 mins. Payment can be done cash, Lynk® or bank transfer.
Not seeing a date and time conducive to your schedule? Please feel free to send a WhatsApp/sms or send an email or direct message
Operations hours
Attendance is by appointment only. However special arrangement can be made to have a session outside of the operation hours once confirmation is made with the instructor.
Sunday 09:00am - 05:00pm
Monday 07:00am - 07:30pm
Tuesday 07:30am - 07:30pm
Wednesday 05:30am 07:30pm
Thursday 05:30am - 07:30pm
Friday 05:30am - 07:30pm
Saturday 08:30am - 05:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can enroll in the DSD Program?
Thank you for your interest in the DSD® program. Eligible individuals should have some aquatic experience, in good health and ages 10yrs and older.
What are the prices for the services offered?
Learn to Swim Program® Adults: $1800 per hour
Infants/Children: $1300 per hour
J1 Lifeguard Swim Training/Military Enlistment Swim Test Training $2500 (120 mins)
Aquatic Cardiovascular Exercises® ACE™️ $1300
Private Pool Activities1. Adults: $2500 per hour.
2. Infants/Children: $2000 per hour
3. Aquatic Cardiovascular Exercises® ACE™️ $2600 45 mins
4. Discover Scuba Diving®$5500 3hrs includes information package, rental of gears and entry to the pool.
*Special needs participants $2500
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How many classes will I need to learn how to swim?
There is no set amount of time that can be placed on learning to swim. There are several factors to consider when learning to swim. These are water comfortability, how quickly the student assimilates the information, persistency of the individual and consistency of swimming.
However each student’s session, though a group session if the public is being used, is ‘tailor-made’ to suit the individual. At the first class an assessment is done, after which a more accurate feedback can be given in regards to time.