Register now for Juneau Pools lifeguard training class starting late July

Juneau Pools is hiring lifeguards for both full- and part-time positions—and offering a new training opportunity next month. Registration is now open for the July Juneau Pools lifeguarding class at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years.

Register online via the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the Juneau Pools tab). Registration closes on Monday, July 21.

The class will take place on Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27. Classes will be held July 24 & 25 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and July 26 & 27 from 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who submit an application for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard by the end of the course. Both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool are currently hiring lifeguards in full- and part-time positions, with early morning, daytime, and evening shifts available.

The class is open to a maximum of 10 people.

Prerequisites: Complete a pre-course session in the pool by July 22nd. The pre-course includes a 200-yard swim, brick retrieval from 10 feet, and treading water for 2 minutes. Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

For more information, contact Dimond Parks Supervisor Seth Cayce at (907) 586-0839 or [email protected].

June 23rd, 2025|

Dimond Park Aquatic Center June schedule changes

Beginning Monday, June 9, Dimond Park Aquatic Center will adjust its weekend hours due to staffing needs. For the remainder of June, the facility will close at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays instead of 6 p.m.

To balance these changes, we’re adding extra weekday open swims with both the red and yellow water slides open. These open swims will take place from 2–4 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, June 10
  • Tuesday, June 17
  • Tuesday, June 24
  • Thursday, June 26

Weekend open swims will still be offered, minus the late 4:30–6:00 p.m. session. See the full DPAC schedule online.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work through these short-term adjustments. We look forward to resuming a fuller schedule in July. For updates, visit juneaupools.org.

June 6th, 2025|

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool closed for annual maintenance May 24 – June 9

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will be closed for annual maintenance beginning Saturday, May 24. The facility is expected to reopen on Monday, June 9.

This routine closure allows staff to perform important upkeep to ensure the facility remains safe, efficient, and ready for summer programming. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding during this time.

Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be open to the public during this time. See the DPAC schedule at juneaupools.org.

For more information, please contact Pool Supervisor Chris Barte at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4147.

May 16th, 2025|

DPAC closed April 27 – May 11

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed on Sunday, April 27 for the Dimond Dash Triathlon. Following the event, the facility will remain closed from April 28 through May 11 for annual maintenance.

During this time, Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will remain open and operating on its regular schedule. Swimmers are encouraged to visit the downtown facility while Dimond Park is temporarily closed. For updates and schedules, visit bit.ly/CBJ-AB.

For questions, contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839 .

April 24th, 2025|

Changes to DPAC hours and operations April 3 – April 6

Dimond Park Aquatic Center facilities will see hours changes and closures from Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6 while the pool hosts a Glacier Swim Club competition.

The fitness deck will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, April 3. The rest of the facility will be closed from 8 a.m. on Friday, April 4, through end of day Sunday, April 6.

DPAC will reopen for normal hours on Monday, April 7 at 5:30 a.m.

Augustus G. Brown swimming pool will be open during the closure. See a complete schedule for both pools at juneaupools.org.

For more information, contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839.

April 2nd, 2025|