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Community Pool

IMPORTANT POOL PROGRAMMING UPDATE 

We know many children, families, staff, and community members have been looking forward to returning to the pool, which makes this update difficult to share. 

During routine operations, our team identified an issue with safety components related to the pool’s moveable floor. Out of an abundance of caution, pool programming is temporarily paused while repairs are completed. 

For families currently enrolled in swim lessons, a credit will be issued for the remaining six weeks, and priority registration will be extended when programming resumes. 

Questions may be directed to Aquatics Director Mitchell Bosse at mitchellbosse@barberni.org

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For decades, our pool has been a place where individuals of all ages and abilities come together to learn, play, exercise, and thrive.

Designed with accessibility in mind, our pool welcomes children, adults, and families of all abilities. The average pool temperature is 90 degrees, which is therapeutic for body aches and pains. Waterproof chairs are also available for wheelchair-bound patrons to help them enter the water with ease and use our shower facilities.

From swim lessons and water fitness programs to open swim and facility rentals, the pool provides safe, supportive opportunities for individuals to build confidence, stay active, and enjoy time in the water.

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What You'll Find

  • Accessible for All

    The state-of-the-art facility has a movable floor that rises to the level of the deck and lowers to 4 ½ feet. No patron has difficulty entering and exiting the water and will not be in water deeper than them. We have a wide variety of equipment and floatation aids.

  • Swim Lessons

    Certified American Red Cross instructors provide group lessons, from first-time swimmers to advanced skill-building

  • Therapeutic & Fitness Programs

    Aquatic exercise designed to support strength, mobility, and wellness.

  • Family & Community Fun

    Open swim times where families can enjoy quality time together in a supportive environment

 Mitch Bosse, Aquatics Director

Welcome to Barber National Institute's Pool & Natatorium

Hi!

My name is Mitchell Bosse, and I am the new aquatics director at Barber National Institute. Over my aquatics career, I’ve worked closely with individuals with intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. I have extensive experience in adaptive recreation, including working as a wilderness therapy guide. My career has taken me from operations management within the airport sector to the pool deck as an aquatics director, lifeguard instructor, and competitive swim coach.

I am excited to lead our aquatics program and create a safe, inclusive, and engaging aquatics environment for the Erie community.

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