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Whether you are a newcomer to lifeguarding or an experienced professional, your skills are invaluable to us.
Pool Management Positions Available
Join our Pool Management team and explore one of our available positions.
- Assistant Pool Manager - 16.50 per hour
- Pool Manager - $17.00 per hour
- District Coordinator - $17.00 per hour
- Ocean Camp Councelor - $16.00 per hour
- Ocean Camp Counselor - $16.50 per hour
For more information, call 904-255-6777 or 904-255-4271 or email bealifeguard@coj.net
Become a Lifeguard
Join our JaxParks Aquatics team and become a lifeguard.
All those planning to participate will need to be able to complete three prerequisite skills.
- 300 yard swim
- 2 minutes of treading water without using hands
- Retrieving a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the diving well.
$15 per hour starting pay for new lifeguards!
Please come prepared to swim. Participants may bring a change of clothes and snacks. Paper to take notes is recommended. Additional hiring information will be given upon completion of training class.
* This training is for potential COJ pool lifeguard employment.
* Additional classes may be added, please check back here for updates.
* Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact Disabled Services at VM 255-5466, TTY 255-5475, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.
Full-Course Lifeguard Training Dates - 3:30pm to 9:00pm
May 6th - 10th: Monday - Friday, Charles Clark
May 20th - 24th: Monday - Friday, Charles Clark
Recertification Course - 10am to 5pm
May 11th: Saturday, Woodland Acres
Hybrid Training Dates - 10am to 5pm
May 25th & 26th: Saturday & Sunday - Grand Park
June 1st & 2nd: Saturday & Sunday - Charles Clark
June 4th & 5th: Tuesday & Wednesday - Grand Park
Hiring Dates at City Hall - 1pm to 4pm
April 24th
May 15th
Training Locations
Cecil - 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221
Charles Clark - 8793 Sibbald Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32208
Johnnie Walker (Grand Park) - 2500 W 20th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
Woodland Acres - 8200 Kona Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32211
For more information call 904.255.6777 or 904.255.4271 or
email bealifeguard@coj.net
Certification is valid for two years.
Must be 15 years of age to become a lifeguard.
Summer 2024 Pool Season
Coming soon.
Cecil Aquatics Center
Swim year-round at the Cecil Aquatic Center:
- Monday through Thursday: Lap Swim Only 7 am – 8 am; Open Swim 8 am – 12 pm; (Maintenance Break 12 pm – 1 pm); Open Swim 1 pm – 8 pm
- Friday: Lap Swim Only 7 am – 8 am; Open Swim 8 am – 12 pm; (Maintenance Break 12 pm – 1 pm); Open Swim 1 pm – 6 pm
- Saturday: Open Swim 9 am – 12 pm (Maintenance Break 12 pm – 1 pm); Open Swim 1 pm – 6 pm
- Sunday Open Swim 1 pm – 6 pm
Summer hours will be announced as we get closer to the season.
Splash Pads
Splash around in any of our 16 locations around town.
- Splash Pads will open the first weekend in May this year through the last weekend in October
- Open daily from 10 am - 7 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances splash pads may be off/closed for a limited time during the season for maintenance or weather related issues.
2024 Swim Lessons
Learn to Swim Schedule
Registration begins May 6, 2024!
Fees:$60 per two week session.
Times: Classes taught Monday - Thursday with Fridays as make-up days when needed.
*Adult Lap Swim is available at Cecil Aquatics Center Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Aqua Tots- ages 3 to 5
Participants learn basic swimming and water safety skills.
Youth Swim- ages 5 to 13
Participants are placed in classes based on skill level. Activities range from water acclimation to competitive swimming strokes.
Teen Swim- ages 13 to 18
Same as youth swim.
Adult Swim- ages 21 and up
Placement is based on skill level and water acclimation.
JaxParks Aquatics Office
Call us at (904) 255-6777
JaxParks Aquatics Office, 4012 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32277