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NOW HIRING Part-Time LIFEGUARDS

Lap pool operating hours: 8 lanes 25 yards each

  • Monday - Friday from 7:00am-7:30pm
  • Saturday from 8:00am-6:45pm
  • Sunday CLOSED

*Recreational swim starts at 11:00am Monday - Saturday. Open hours until 11:00am are reserved for lap/fitness based swim.

Waterpark operating hours: *subject to change at anytime due to staffing shortages.

  • Monday-Thursday: CLOSED
  • Friday: 1:00pm-7:00pm
  • Saturday: 11:30am-6:45pm

Waterpark Rules & Guidelines:

  • Lifejackets and puddle jumpers only. No other flotation devices allowed. 
  • No swim equipment (fins, kickboards,etc.) permitted. 
  • Slide zone square is for slide use only. No swimming, wading, or passing under the lane line. 
  • No swim tests for slide use. MUST be 54” tall to slide. 
  • No diaper or clothes changing on the pool deck or in public areas. 
  • Swim diapers required for non-toilet trained children. 
  • No running, pushing, or rough play in the waterpark area. 
  • No food, drinks, or gum in or around the water. 
  • Obey all instructions given by lifeguards. 
  • No stopping or standing on the slide. 
  • One rider at a time on the slide.  
  • Feet first only on all slides, no headfirst entry.
  • No flotation devices allowed on the slide. 
  • Children ages 0–4 MUST be accompanied in the water by an adult at all times. 
  • Children ages 5–11 must have an adult actively supervising them in the aquatics area. 
  • Children ages 12+ may swim without an adult only if they can demonstrate appropriate swim abilities if needed. 

 

SMAC Swim Team Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday: 3:15pm - 7:30pm (6 lanes occupied)
  • Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm (6 lanes occupied)
  • About: SMAC (Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club) is a non profit youth competitive swim team that is based out of our aquatics center. Interested in joining?

          Contact: smacwnc@gmail.com

Upcoming Meets & Closings: 

  • Maintenance Week: August 15th-August 23rd

Swim Lesson Info: 

Group swim lessons are offered on a monthly basis. Please check here & our Facebook page for the most current info on sessions & how to signup. 

 

American Red Cross Course Offerings by Appointment:

Waynesville Recreation Center is now offering by appointment, one on one, or group Certifications and CEU courses in:

  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (Red Cross)
  • Water Safety Instructor (Red Cross)
  • Lifeguarding Instructor (Red Cross)
  • CPR, AED, First Aid (Red Cross and (ASHI) American Safety and Health Institute)
  • Wilderness Emergency Care (Advanced Wilderness Life Support or ASHI)
  • Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review (Red Cross)

Contact David Bradley at davidbradley55@charter.net or Waynesville Recreation Center at (828) 456-2030.

 

Lap Swim Hours: 

Lanes are first come, first serve. No reservations. Please see lane schedule as it changes to due to swim team practices throughout the year. Please note scuba dive classes are held at different day/times usually in the afternoons in 1-2 lap lanes 

Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:15pm & Saturdays 8:00am - 4:00pm (Except for special events i.e. swim meets. Please check ahead).

For a lap swim schedule please click here.

*Sauna hours coincide with pool hours