Pools

Recreational and lap swimming are offered at both Uptown and Metairie locations throughout the year.  Please visit this page for the latest schedules.  

Members may bring up to three guests to the pool. Pre-register your guests to speed check-in at the welcome desk. Click here for guest policies and fees, including Summer Babysitter Passes.

PRE-REGISTER GUESTS SUMMER BABYSITTER PASS

Pool Schedules

UPTOWN OUTDOOR POOL SCHEDULE INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE

Weather Cancellations

If the pool is closed due to severe weather or maintenance, we will post on social media and place an alert on our website.  

Please read the following policies to ensure a safe swimming environment and demonstrate a public health and safety commitment.

Lightning 

• The pools must close for 30 minutes for lighting. If lightning occurs while the pool is open, the lifeguard will blow one long blast, clear the pools, and send all members and guests inside the building.
• Members and guests may not return to the pools or the deck until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike or thunder, after which the Aquatics staff will announce that the pools are open.

Thunder

• The pools must close for 30 minutes for thunder.
• If there is only thunder but no lightning, members and guests may remain on the pool deck but not near the water. 
• Members and guests may return to the water 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder, after Aquatics staff have announced that the pools are open.
• The Aquatic Staff will keep all children away from the edge of the pools. They will inform the reception desks of the timing, when the pools are closed, and when they will reopen.

Heavy Rain

• If it is raining so hard that lifeguards cannot clearly see the pool's bottom, it must be closed. The pools will reopen when the rain lets up.

High Winds

• If winds are excessively high and pose a danger to the members and the aquatic staff, the Aquatic Manager can close the pool as necessary.

Hot Water in Pools 

• All swimming pools shall maintain a maximum temperature of 104°F. If the water temperature reaches or exceeds this threshold, the pools will be closed immediately to prevent heat-related illnesses.  
• Closure and reopening information shall be communicated through signage and the website. 
• Temperature readings shall be taken every hour, during operational hours.
• The pools will be reopened when the water temperature drops below 104°F and remains below this threshold for at least one hour. 

Cold Weather

• We close the Uptown JCC outdoor pool if:
  • The City of New Orleans announces a " Citywide Freeze Plan " or
  • The forecasted temperature is 40 degrees or colder as "feels like"
• Factors we consider when making the decision to close:
  • "The feels like" temperature , wind and cloud cover is below 40 degrees. Wind chill will be considered when assessing staff exposure and patron safety.
  • The decision to close will be made no later than 5pm the day prior and the communication Dept. will post the closure notification to the website. 
• In lieu of closure, we may operate at reduced hours
• Closures are for the safety of the lifeguards and members
  • While the water is warm and heated, a lifeguard is required to be attentive and on duty while any parron is in the water. Lifeguards are encouraged to dress warmly and are provided the proper gear to do so. At the same time, they must be ready to jump to a moment's notice and be able to effectively assist and possibly extract a victim from the water if necessary.  

Pool Rules and Guidelines 

The JCC follows the “Test, Mark, Protect” swim skills assessment for children ages 5 to 12. Read more at nojcc.org/testmarkprotect.

Please observe the following rules and regulations to ensure the comfort and safety of all members. Lifeguards are authorized to enforce all rules. The JCC pool operates under American Red Cross-recommended guidelines.

• No swimming without a lifeguard on duty.
• Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children ages 5 - 12 will be tested to determine swim level. Visit nojcc.org/testmarkprotect for more information.
• One adult caregiver may not be responsible for more than two non-swimmers during open swim.
• Refrain from cell phone use while watching children at the pool.
• No diving! No running! No breath-holding!
• The JCC and the pool are designated non-smoking/non-vaping areas.
• Proper swim attire is required. The supervisor on duty has discretion in determining whether specific swim attire is appropriate.
• Food and drink are not allowed within 3 feet of the pool. Chewing gum is not permitted in pools or on the pool deck.
• Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, drugs, and pets are not permitted.
• Service animals are permitted in the pool area but not in the pool. Emotional support animals are prohibited.
• Any person suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be prohibited from entering the pool.
• Snorkels, face masks obstructing the nose, rafts, hard plastic toys, or noodles are prohibited in the pool.
• Swim toys, small balls, and the like may be used at the supervisor's discretion on duty.
• The splash pool is for ages 5 and under.
• Non-swimmers must accompany an adult and wear a JCC-provided Personal Flotation Device. Water wings may not be worn.
• Running, roughhousing, boisterous play, using foul language, dunking, hanging on lane lines, improper conduct causing unique disruption or damage, and any acts that could endanger oneself or another individual are strictly prohibited.
• During the open swim period, people under 18 will have a 10-minute rest period every hour.
• Roped-off lanes are reserved for lap swimmers and swim testing.
• Lap swimming is open to ages 13 years and older.
• Persons having or reasonably suspected to have any known or recognizable contagious communicable diseases, cough, cold, cuts, open sores, blisters, bandaged wounds, fever, inflammation of the eyes, nasal or ear discharges shall not be allowed to enter the pool.
• Spitting, urinating, blowing of the nose, spouting of water, or depositing foreign matter in the pool shall be strictly prohibited.
• Use of pool shall be prohibited during lightning, thunder, and severe weather conditions at the discretion of the supervisor on duty.
• Infants/children who are not toilet trained and adults who are incontinent who wish to enter the pool must wear a disposable swim diaper covered by separate rubber/vinyl pants, all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist.
• Any injury in the pool area must be reported to a lifeguard or pool supervisor immediately.
• Any adult or child experiencing even a mild case of diarrhea may not use the pool. Persons with diarrhea should wait after symptoms end before returning to the pool.
• The use of starting blocks is restricted to approved swim practices, and swim meets, and instructional programs only under the supervision of a certified Water Safety Instructor or swim coach.
• You must check in at the welcome desk to gain entry to the pool area. All members must show their membership cards or a photo ID. 
• The JCC reserves the right to revoke the swimming privileges of those members and guests who do not follow pool rules and regulations.