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The City of Santa Monica Community Aquatics is an award-winning, community-serving program that serves the City of Santa Monica across three different sites. We offer learn-to-swim classes, training programs, water aerobics classes, lap swim, and fun events for community members of all ages.

ONLINE LAP RESERVATIONS HAVE CHANGED! Click the link below for a step by step instructional guide.

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Swim Center Closed Monday March 31st in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day
Swim Center Closed Monday March 31st in Observance of Cesar Chavez Day

The Santa Monica Swim Center will be closed Monday March 31st in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.

Join the Santa Monica Aquatics Team!
Join the Santa Monica Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety and teaching others to swim? Want to be part of something big? Join the City of Santa Monica Community Aquatics team! We're currently seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to fill roles as Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Apply today and become part of our mission to promote water safety and lifelong enjoyment of swimming! Apply today! Swim Instructor/Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed) | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Water Safety Instructor Class (AGES 16+) starts Friday March 21st
Water Safety Instructor Class (AGES 16+) starts Friday March 21st

🚨 Ready to become a certified swim instructor?
🌊 Dive into our Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course at the Santa Monica Swim Center!
👥 For ages 16+, this course combines online learning with hands-on instruction, perfect for those looking to teach swimming skills.
🗓️ Classes start March 21st don’t miss out!

Register now: smgov.net/reserve

👉 Must be 16+, swim 25 yards of various strokes, and pass all written and in water skills tests with at least 80%.