Spring Break 2022 Is Here!!

Join us for our special Spring Break Recreational Hours Friday April 8th and Friday April 15th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm! Extended recreational hours for the two weeks Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Come join the fun with the family and enjoy sno cones and floatable toys!

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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 11 5:00pm-7:00pm
    Saturday March 19 9:00am-5:00pm
    Sunday March 20 9:00am-5:00pm
    Saturday March 26 9:00am-5:00pm
    Sunday March 27 9:00am-5:00pm

  • Fees: Residents $221 Non-Residents $259 Materials Fee $42

  • Register Here

Please note that class prerequisites include being able to swim 300 yards non-stop (front crawl and breaststroke), being able to retrieve a 10lb weight from deep water and then swim 20 yards with the weight using only your legs.

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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 butterfly

  • Maintain 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 February 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Saturday February 19 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday February 20 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday February 26 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday February 27 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Fees: Residents $275 Non-Residents $313 Materials Fee $42

  • Register Here

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Swim Center Closed - Friday January 14th

The Swim Center will perform routine maintenance of the surge pits and auto fill systems for the pools and locker room floors on Friday, January 14th. This will cause a shut down of the entire facility between the hours of 6:00 am – 3:00 pm on this day.

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Swim Center - Winter/Spring Schedule Starting Monday January 3rd

SMSC Winter/ Spring

Monday
Fitness 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00am & 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 9:00am & 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday
Fitness 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00am & 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 9:00am & 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday
Fitness 9:00am - 5:00pm
Splash 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday
Fitness 9:00am - 5:00pm
Splash 9:00am - 5:00pm

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Thanksgiving Hours At Swim Center

Facility will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday November 27th at our scheduled time.

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Swim Center Closed - Friday November 12th

The Swim Center will perform routine maintenance of the deck drains and locker room main lines on Friday, November 12th. This will cause a shut down of the entire facility between the hours of 6:00 am – 3:00 pm on this day.

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Fitness Pool Closed: Friday October 22nd 6:00am-8:00pm

The Santa Monica Swim Center Fitness Pool will be closed from 6:00am – 8:00pm on Friday, October 22nd due to Santa Monica College Water Polo Tournament. Limited lap lanes in Splash Pool, check website for hours. Come cheer the team on!

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