Juneteenth Hours At Santa Monica Swim Center

The Santa Monica Swim Center will be open in observance of Juneteenth Monday June 19th from 10:00am-2:00pm for lap swim and recreational swimming. No same day call in reservations for lap swim that day.

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Swim Center - Sunday June 11th Early Closure

Due to staff training the Swim Center will be closing at 12 pm on Sunday, June 11th.
Our last reservation will come in at 11 am and our gates will close to the public at 11:15 am.
We will resume our normal schedule on Monday, June 12th.

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Spring Break Recreational Swim starting April 1 - Sunday, April 16, 2023

Looking for some fun and exciting ways to spend your Spring Break? Look no further than the Swim Center! We're thrilled to announce our new Spring Break Recreational hours and events, which include something for everyone.  Don't wait any longer! Join us at the Swim Center this Spring Break to experience our new hours and events. We look forward to seeing you!

Day Fitness Pool - Diving Boards
Monday 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday 11:00am - 12:30pm
Thursday N/A
Friday 11:00am - 12:30pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 4:45pm

Day Splash Pool - Recreational Swim
Monday 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 4:45pm

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Lifeguard Training Class (Ages 15+)

The City of Santa Monica is excited to bring you the American Red Cross blended learning lifeguard training class. This class is for participants 15 years and older who would like to become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. We will combine in depth on line learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration and Title 22 (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel). In order to pass the course and receive certification, participants are required to attend all sessions of the course for the full times listed, no exceptions.

Dates & Times:

Friday March 31st 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday April 10th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday April 11th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday April 12th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday April 13th 9:00am - 5:00pm

Fees: Residents $267 Non-Residents $305

Lifeguard Training Class registration: Online through March 30th.

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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (AGES 16+)

This class is for participants 16 years and older who would like to become a Certified Water Safety Instructor. Students will receive in-depth online learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice. All participants should have access to the internet.

Class Prerequisites:

  • Complete 25 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, elementary back stroke, sidestroke and 15 yards butterflyMaintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water

  • Tread water for 1 minute

Requirements for Successful Completion

  • This is a blended learning course; all participants must have access to the internet

  • Attend all classes (no exceptions)

  • Complete all on-line segments and turn in weekly progress reports

  • Pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on written exams

  • Dates & Times:
    Friday March 24th 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monday April 3rd 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday April 4th 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday April 5th 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday April 6th 9:00am - 5:00pmFees    :

  • Residents $321 Non-Residents $359

  • Register Here

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Sunday 3/12/23 Early Closure

Due to staff training the Swim Center will be closing at 12 pm on Sunday, March 12th.

Our last reservation will come in at 11 am and our gates will close to the public at 11:15 am

We will resume our normal schedule on Monday, March 13th

Thank you.

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Lifeguard Training Class (Ages 15+)

The City of Santa Monica is excited to bring you the American Red Cross blended learning lifeguard training class. This class is for participants 15 years and older who would like to become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. We will combine in depth on line learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration and Title 22 (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel). In order to pass the course and receive certification, participants are required to attend all sessions of the course for the full times listed, no exceptions.

Dates & Times:

Friday March 10th 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday March 18th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday March 19th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday March 25th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday March 26th 9:00am - 5:00pm

Fees: Residents $267 Non-Residents $305

Lifeguard Training Class registration: Online through March 31st.

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Swim Center Winter Hours Start Monday January 9th.

Times subject to change

Fitness Pool Lap Swimming:

Morning and Lunchtime Swimming:
Monday & Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Afternoon and Evening Swimming:
Afternoon lap lanes are limited Monday - Friday between 3:00-6:00 PM for youth focused programming. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Monday - Thursday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Weekend Swimming:
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Splash Pool Lap Swimming:

Morning Swimming:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Afternoon and Evening Swimming:
Afternoon lap lanes are limited Monday - Friday between 3:00-6:00 PM for youth
focused programming. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Monday - Thursday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Weekend Swimming:
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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