About Choo Choo Diving & Aquatic Center

We love the water! We loving being on it, in it and under it. Our facility and our staff are dedicated to helping the residents of our community learn how to safely enjoy the aquatic environment. Lakes, streams, pools, and oceans are our playground. Join us, our staff is ready to lead the way!

Professional Water Safety Instructors . . .

Our staff member are all experienced Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) and our Aquatic Program Director is a Lifeguard Trainer and a WSI trainer. 

Professional Diving Educators . . .

We have been teaching Chattanoogans to dive for over 25 years and have one of the most respected instructional teams in the sport. In addition to qualified and experienced SSI Open Water Instructors and assistants, we have two Instructor Certifiers on staff.

Emergency Response Instructors . . .

Many of our staff members also teach Medic First Aid and American Red Cross emergency response courses. They are qualified to help you learn to handle accidents that may occur at work, at play, or at home.

Methodology . . .

In all of our programs, we utilize state-of-the-art equipment, the most current academic materials, and proven motor skill development techniques.  Every skill we teach meets two important criteria.  It represents a real world situation and it is designed to work under even the most demanding circumstances. 

We Are Concerned About Your Success . . .

Our primary goal is to make certain that you are comfortable with the skills that you have learned and are confident in your personal ability. Comfort and confidence are essential for you to have a good time in the aquatic environment.

The Secret Ingredient . . .

Learning does not have to be difficult.  Our staff understands that you can have a good time and still achieve your training objectives.  There are no "drill instructors" at Choo Choo Diving & Aquatic Center. "Perhaps the single characteristic that most distinguishes our instructors from others in the industry, is their ability to create an environment where learning is FUN!"

Environmental Responsibility . . .

It is indeed a privilege to visit some of the most pristine and beautiful beaches, lakes and dive sites in the world. We are committed to protecting and preserving these areas for future generations.  All of our programs emphasize the need to minimize damage to fragile ecosystems.