Aquatics
- Positions begin at $19.04 per hour.
- All lifeguard candidates who wish to apply for a job must be 17 by July 1, 2024.
There are two ways to become a City of Palmdale Lifeguard:
1. If you possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, you can apply at www.cityofpamdale.org/job starting October 1, 2023.
Or
2. If you DO NOT currently possess American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, you can enroll in our upcoming Lifeguard Academy course.
- Participants who successfully complete the class will receive the required certifications to apply for an open lifeguard position and will be guaranteed an interview.
- A pre-class swim test will be required.
- Deep Water Lifeguard swim test requirements are a 300-yard swim (12 laps), retrieve a weighted object from a minimum depth of 8 feet, and tread water in the deep end.
- Participants will have the option to complete a Shallow Water Lifeguard class if they are able to swim a minimum of a 100-yard swim (4 laps), retrieve a weighted object from a minimum depth of 5 feet, and tread water in the deep end.
- Lifeguard Academy fees will be reimbursed upon selection for a lifeguard position.
Enroll in Lifeguard Academy Today and get certified this winter!
Registration for this class will CLOSE on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 12:00 p.m..
The City of Palmdale operates four public pool facilities and strives to offer safe, fun, affordable, and healthy aquatic programs for all ages and abilities.
Purchase a Membership | Swim Lessons | Therapy & Rec Swim |
Lap Swim/Therapy Swim Schedule
Holiday Closures:
- Closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day
- Closed Thursday, November 23 through Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving
- Closed Sunday, December 10 through Monday, January 1, 2024
- Senior Lap Swim/Therapy ends Friday, October 27
Palmdale Oasis Pool Schedule (POP)
3850 East Avenue S. 661-267-6157
TIME | DAY | SESSION |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Saturday | Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Monday through Friday | Noon Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Monday & Wednesday | Night Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
Marie Kerr Pool Schedule (MKP)
2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. 661-267-6145
TIME | DAY | SESSION |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Saturday | Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Monday through Friday | Noon Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. | Tuesday & Thursday | Night Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
Courson Pool Schedule (CP)
38226 10th Street East. 661-267-5961
TIME | DAY | SESSION |
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Monday through Friday | Lap Swim/Therapy (14+) |
Pool Locations
Marie Kerr Pool2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93551 | ||
McAdam Pool38115 30th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550 | ||
Melville J. Courson Pool38226 10th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550 | ||
Palmdale Oasis Pool3850 East Avenue S Palmdale CA 93550 |
- Where can I get information about City pools?
- What kind of programming we are going to be offering this summer for children?
- Will the City be offering private swim, Jr. lifeguard and adaptive lessons?
- If group Swim Lessons are being offered, why can’t you offer private Swim Lessons?
- How are swim programs different this year?