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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Swim Center Winter Preventative Maintenance Closure 12/19/22-1/8/23

The Santa Monica Swim Center will be closed beginning Monday, December 19, 2022 and will reopen Monday, January 9, 2023 in order to complete repairs and make improvements to ensure safe and consistent 2023 operations for our guests. Repairs and maintenance to be completed during the closure will include:

· Restore pool deck rough areas

· Replace broken tiles around pool perimeters pools

· Preventative maintenance on pool pumps, machinery and equipment

· Deep cleaning of the facility

· Deep cleaning of deck drains and locker room fixtures

· Electrical inspections and maintenance

· Various miscellaneous items

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Thanksgiving Hours At Swim Center

Facility will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday November 26th at our scheduled time.

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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 September 23rd 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Saturday October 1st 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday October 2nd 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday October 8th 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday October 9th 9:00am - 5:00pmFees    :

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

  • Register Here

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