Aquatics

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  • 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.                         

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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!

Register Today!

Registration for this class will CLOSE on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 12:00 p.m..

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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
DAYSESSION
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.SaturdayLap Swim/Therapy (14+)
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday through FridayNoon Lap Swim/Therapy (14+)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pmMonday & WednesdayNight Lap Swim/Therapy (14+)


Marie Kerr Pool Schedule (MKP)

2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. 661-267-6145

TIME
DAYSESSION
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.SaturdayLap Swim/Therapy (14+)
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday through FridayNoon Lap Swim/Therapy (14+)
6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.Tuesday & ThursdayNight Lap Swim/Therapy (14+)

Courson Pool Schedule (CP)

38226 10th Street East. 661-267-5961

TIME
DAYSESSION
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday through FridayLap Swim/Therapy (14+)


Pool Locations

Marie Kerr Pool

2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93551
661-267-6145

Marie Kerr Pool

McAdam Pool

38115 30th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550
661-267-5654

McAdam Pool

Melville J. Courson Pool

38226 10th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550
661-267-5961

Pool with Spring Boards

Palmdale Oasis Pool

3850 East Avenue S Palmdale CA 93550
661-267-6157

Oasis Pool