HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

December 18 - January 7

Dear Valued Customer,

Come in and swim over the Holiday Break! The Mount Rainier Pool will be updating its schedule including holiday day closures. See information below for more information.

WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE: The Mount Rainier Pool will have increase morning hours with the pool opening Monday through Friday at 5:30am. This is thanks to staff being back from college and the early hours will extend hours starting on Monday, December 18 until January 7, 2024. Click here to download pdf of schedule.

NEXT SCHEDULE: A schedule for the week starting January 8, will be send out in early January. This schedule will continue until the end of February. The schedule will be updated on the schedule page, and be sent out on our email notification system.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION (UPDATED 12/13, 5pm): If you missed our latest email about swim lessons, click here for the most recent update. Also registration for new students will be this Saturday, December 16. Click here to see the exact registration times for residents and non-residents. Staff is working to increase capacity for lessons, so check it out:)

Special Note: Staff will hand out registration numbers 45 minutes before resident and non-resident registration.

Resident Registration: Starts at 10am (Staff will handout numbers at 9:15am)
Non-Resident Registration: Starts at Noon (Staff will handout numbers at 11:15am)

Call Front Desk at 206.824.4722, if you need more information.

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HOLIDAY HOURS

The Mount Rainier Pool will be closed or have reduced hours on the following days.

Monday, December 25 - Closed
Monday, January 1 - Closed

The Mount Rainier Pool will be open regular hours the rest of the break.

Click here for our normal schedule.

**LIFEGUARDING CLASS (FREE*)**

The Mount Rainier Pool will be hosting a Blended** Lifeguarding class, December 27-29 from 8am-3:30pm. This class is $250, but is free with work commitment at the Mount Rainier Pool.

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course teaches candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Certification includes Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and AED for the professional rescuer.

All class members who complete the course will receive an American Red Cross Professional Lifeguard Certification. This certification is the most accepted lifeguarding certification around the country.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled class session. Please bring proof of age on the first day (driver's license, state identification, birth certificate, or passport).

To participate in the Lifeguarding course, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills*:

300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke
2-minute tread using legs only
Retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds

Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation on the first day and for every class.

For more information or to register, please contact Jared Wold, Aquatics Coordinator, at 206.824.4722 or email Jared.Wold@DesMoinesPool.org.

*Class is free to all participants will to commit to work at the Mount Rainier Pool. Call for details.

**Blended Learning combines online learning with on-site skill sessions. This blended learning course requires at-home computer and internet access. You will be emailed a link to gain access to the online portion by the Tuesday prior to class and will take about 6-8 hours to complete.

CONTACT

Do you have more questions or would like to speak to someone in person? Our staff, is here to help. You can call them directly at (206) 824-4722 or email them at FrontDesk@DesMoinesPool.org.

Office hours are:

Monday-Friday, 5:30am-1pm & 4-8pm
Saturday, 9am-2pm

We hope to have more information on other programming coming in the future as conditions change! Thank you for following these communications.