Aquatics at the JCC
Ed Soder, Aquatics Director, 908-889-8800 ext. 219

Announcements
American Red Cross Lifeguarding and WSI Classes
Click here for a list of ARC certification classes being held at the JCC this spring and summer.

Swim Lessons & Classes
Click here for a list of Winter & Spring swim classes.

Barracudas Swim Team
Click here for a link to the Barracudas web page!

Pool Schedule
 Pool Schedule for Week of 5/18


Aquatics Employment
Click here for an application to work in the Aquatics Department.

Pool Rules & Information
Dive into swimming with the JCC of Central NJ. Our outstanding Aquatics Program offers a full menu of instructional and recreational programs for infants to active seniors. Gain confidence and skill with our competitive Barracudas Swim Team for kids in kindergarten through high school. You can also use your leadership skills and show your love for aquatics by enrolling in one of the American Red Cross certification programs to join our knowledgeable and caring staff. Build strength and endurance with regular workouts in our six lap lanes, or test the water with an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim class. Classes meet once a week during the session. Please see swimmer’s age group for course schedules, descriptions, and fees.

Makeup Classes
The JCC maintains small instructor/student ratios. Class meeting times are based on enrollment and skill level. Classes missed by the participant can be made up only at the discretion of the Aquatics Director. A doctor’s note is required. There is no guarantee that a make-up class will be available; however, the Aquatics
Director will make every effort to accommodate the need.

Choosing the Right Swim Class/Level
If you are unsure of a child's level, you can bring your swimmer in to be tested.  This will ensure that your child will be in the right class.  It only takes a few minutes for an instructor to evaluate a swimmer's level.  Call the Aquatics office for more information or to schedule an appointment to start your swimmer off with the right stroke this session.

During Lessons
Parents/Caregivers are welcome to stay in the pool area on the first day of class to help your swimmer feel more secure and then again on the last day of lessons to see their progress.  During the intervening weeks, parents/caregivers can wait in the pool area the first 5 minutes of class then return for the last 5 minutes.  This will allow your swimmer to focus on the lesson that the instructor has planned.

JCC Pool Regulations
Parents/Caregivers must accompany swimmers under the age of 6 into the water.  Flotation devices, toys and pool equipment are not allowed.  Only U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are permitted.  The JCC provides bubbles for children who are accompanied by an adult in the water.  Children without a parent must be at least 13 years old.  Any child who is not toilet trained must wear a swimming diaper and rubber pants.  Please lock all valuables in our lockers while using the pool. During a thunder and lightning storm the JCC pool and whirlpool will be closed until 30 minutes after the last thunder sound for safety purposes. Familiarize yourself with the general pool safety rules posted. You can find a pool schedule at the reception desk or on the JCC website at www.jccnj.org.
Locker Room Use
Children are not to be left unattended in the locker rooms. Parents/Caregivers must accompany children into the locker room to assist with dressing.  Children over the age of 3 with opposite gender parent must change in private changing room. . Lockers are emptied at the end of each day.
Aquatics Items for Sale at the Aquatics Office
Swim Bubbles    Swim Goggles    Swim Diapers    Rubber Pants    Swim Caps    
Swim Team T-Shirts (during season)    Swimmers' Bags (during season)