Welcome to the Palm Desert Aquatic Center

Splash into year-round fun at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center featuring three pools, multiple slides, diving boards, and a variety of play features, designed to delight water lovers of all ages. All or part of the 8-acre facility can be rented for private parties, corporate events, swimming competitions, and other special occasions. Located in Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park, the Aquatic Center is owned by the City of Palm Desert and operated by the Family YMCA of the Desert.

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Ages

6 months (with parent) – 100 years

Upcoming Closures/Holiday Hours

 

St. Patrick’s Day: OPEN 7:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Lap Swim Only

Easter Sunday: OPEN
7:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Lap Swim 
10:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Rec. Swim 

Spring Break: OPEN for Rec. Swim
March 29th & April 8th 10:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
March 30th – April 7th 10:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Join Our Team!

Lifeguard

Job Description:

Lifeguards must maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Must create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.  

Physical in-water prerequisites:

swim 200yds using the breaststroke and freestyle strokes

Tread with your head above water for 2 mins without using your arms

Swim 20yds to retrieve a 10lb brick from a depth of 15-1/2ft and then tread 20yds without using your arms holding the brick with both hands above the water

Successful candidates will be offered free participation in all required American Red Cross Certification classes and must complete all courses to be offered the position.

Call for details (760) 565-7467

Swim Instructor

Job Description:

Swim Instructors Must maintain a safe swim environment and instruct swim lessons in accordance with the YMCA with a positive and upbeat manner.

Physical in-water prerequisites:

Perfect 25yd demonstration of the following strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breastroke, freestyle

Successful candidates will be provided the following training: YMCA Level 6 Swim Instructor certification, American Red Cross CPR/AED, Emergency Oxygen, First-Aid