The Social Impact Division of Swim Up Hill aligns capital with community transformation. We create well-paying jobs, promote physical and mental health, and deliver lasting infrastructure to historically excluded communities.
Swim Up Hill is building a healthier, more equitable future—through water and workforce.
We focus on
Economic Empowerment:
Creating dignified, well-paying jobs in aquatics, instruction, and youth development
Using water-based learning to heal trauma, build confidence, and support emotional regulation
Mental Health
Fighting the disproportionate impact of heart disease through aquatic movement
Heart Health
Infrastructure Gaps
Bringing swim access to inner cities, where pools are often unavailable or unsafe
Municipal Collaboration
Scaling solutions that cities can adopt and sustain for the long term
We’re not just teaching kids to swim. We’re training certified instructors, reviving neighborhoods, and shaping generational opportunity—one student, one pool, one job at a time.
Billions Pledged. But Who’s Delivering?
Major institutions have pledged over $340 billion for racial equity since 2020. But communities need partners that can implement real change.
PROOF OF IMPACT
From LA to Rockaway Beach, from lessons to legislation—we’re leading the wave.
20,000+ students reached through swim education
50+ instructors trained and certified
50+ instructors trained and certified
Free and low-cost swim programs now operating in underserved areas
Community research initiatives underway to prove long-term health outcomes
