Aquatics Policies & Pool Rules

Our pool opens in 2026 on Memorial Day Weekend!

 

Pool Guests

We have public guest day passes available at the front desk for single day use of our pool. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (15 years old and younger, must be accompanied by an adult). Guests must go to the front desk to fill out a guest pass and show ID in order to purchase a guest pass. Guests must wear their day pass wrist band at the pool. Guest passes are only valid for 1 day.

Pool Rules

• For your safety, swimming is not permitted unless there is a lifeguard on duty.
• No food or drink allowed inside the swimming pool. Members are permitted to bring their own snacks to the pool at any time.
• No glass containers permitted on the pool deck.
• Swimmers must wear appropriate bathing attire in the pool.
• Lap lanes are for Lap Swimmers only; please use the circle swim pattern.
• No holding on to or sitting on the lap lane ropes.
• No roughhousing, holding under water, pushing, throwing or hitting other swimmers.
• Lifeguards may limit the number of toys and floats allowed in the pool.
• Children who wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) in the large pool must have an adult in the water within arm’s reach at all times.
• Children 7 and under must be accompanied IN the water by an adult (minimum of 18 years old) while in Main Pool.
• Children ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult outside at the Swim Club.
• Children must be 13 years old to be alone at the Swim Club.
• All children 17 and under must pass a Deep End Swim test to enter the deep end. Swimmers who pass the Deep End Test will be given a wristband. Swimmers who do not pass or choose not to take the test must remain in the shallow end of the pool.
• The Toddler Pool is for children 6 years old and younger.
• Infants and children who wear diapers are not permitted in the Main Pool.
• Infants and children who are not toilet trained, must wear a swim diaper covered by separate rubber/vinyl pants, all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist. In addition, appropriate swim attire must be worn over top the rubber/vinyl pants in the Toddler Pool.

Weather Policy

• During thunder and/or lightning or during heavy rains when you cannot see the bottom of the pool, the entire pool and pool deck must be evacuated immediately.
• Pool will remain closed for 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning is observed.
• Pool will remain closed for rain until rain lets up.
• If weather incident occurs within 30 minutes of scheduled closing time, pools will close, and guards may leave.

Lesson Cancellations

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled private lesson. You can cancel or reschedule a private lesson on EZ Facility or by contacting aquatics@phillyjcc.com. We do not offer make-up lessons if you do not show for your lesson or for unexpected pool closures. Any unscheduled private swim lessons remaining at the end of the swim season will not be rolled over or refunded. Due to high demand, lesson slots may fill up, and we cannot guarantee lesson availability at the end of the summer. We strongly recommend scheduling all of your lessons upon purchase to secure your spots. Please make sure to schedule your swim lessons!

If you need to cancel or reschedule a private lesson, please do so 24 hours in advance on the EZ Facility portal or by contacting us. We do not offer make-up lessons if you do not show for your lesson or for unexpected pool closures.

For group lessons, one make-up lesson for unexpected pool closures is allocated during the week following the completion of each swim session.

Facility Closures and Cancellations

Watch for signs posted at the Kaiserman JCC for any upcoming closures.  Closures and delays due to weather or events beyond our control will be posted on our website and Facebook. Make-up lessons for group classes will be offered for these closures.

Safety Notice

We put safety first. We have staff on duty trained in first aid and CPR and all swim instruction is supervised by a lifeguard. For the safety of your children, parents or guardians are required to stay at the Kaiserman JCC during all swim instruction.