Aquatics at The J

Swimming Lessons and Aqua Fitness in Our Outdoor and Indoor Pools

Adult and Youth Aquatics at the Best Swimming Pools in Kansas City

The J’s Aquatics program has something for everyone. From recreation to guided aqua fitness classes, our pools are perfect for getting fit and having fun. With both outdoor and indoor pools, The J delivers an aquatic experience all year-round.

Fee-based instructional classes are available for youth (six months old and older), adults, and seniors. The J’s aqua fitness and swim classes include:

  • Swimming lessons
  • Water aerobics
  • Aquatic senior fitness classes
  • Master’s Swim program

The Aquatics Department is an official American Red Cross Service Provider. All staff members and swim instructors are trained and certified.

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Fitness | Sports | Aquatics Holiday Hours

Independence Day - Saturday, July 4
Fitness Center hours 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
The pool will close at 5:30 p.m.
Admin Offices will be closed.

Independence Day Fitness Schedule
  • 8-9 a.m. - Turf Conditioning, Alyssa
  • 8:30-9:30 a.m. - BodyPump, Sara G.
  • 8:45-9:45 a.m. - JBox, Jamie
  • 9-10 a.m. - Group Cycle, Natalie
  • 10-11 a.m. - WERQ, Miranda
  • 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Pilates, Ali

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Our Pools

Outdoor Pool

Our Olympic-sized outdoor pool is open during the summer and features diving boards, family-friendly water slides, a toddler-specific Waterama play area with toys, and shaded screens to protect from the sun. Features include: Waterama, splash pad, slides, rock wall, and zip line.

  • Outdoor Pool & Lap Swim hours:
    • Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
    • Friday, 5 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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During inclement weather, please visit thejkc.org/Closures for updates.

Indoor Pool

Our indoor pool is open 365 days a year, which makes The J the premier destination for swimming lessons, lap swimming, aqua fitness, and other aquatic activities. A certified lifeguard is on duty at all times to keep our guests and members safe. Looking to ease your aches and pains? Take a relaxing dip in our indoor whirlpool and enjoy some hydrotherapy.

Indoor Pool Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
  • Friday, 5 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Pool Rules & Policies

For Lap Swimming Etiquette, Circle Swim Courtesty, and Aquatics rules & polices, read more here. It is important to consider safety first in the water and around the pools. Please Swim Carefully!

Pool Rules & Policies

Poolside Refreshments

The J Café menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, jumbo soft pretzels, smoothies, fruit, frozen treats, candy, and drinks. J Café (poolside) is Vaad-supervised on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All products sold have KC Vaad-approved kosher hechshers.

J Cafe Hours:

  • Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday - 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Swim Self-Assessment

Unsure of your child’s skill level, take the Swim Self-Assessment to determine which group class to enroll.

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Infant & Toddler Group Lessons

This class for parents and children teaches safety, which can range from basic holds to jumping in with assistance. Open to ages 6 months to 2.5 years.

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Preschool Group Lessons

Our lessons for preschoolers are for children ages 3-5. Swimmers will go from acclimating to the pool to gaining basic safety skills and swimming independently.

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Youth Group Swim Lessons

Our group swim lessons are available for students of all ages. Depending on the students' skill level, they will progress from learning the basics of putting their face in the water all the way to refining their stroke technique.

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Private Swim Lessons

Our private swimming lessons are available for students of all ages. Lessons are customized to the student's skill level, from the basics of putting their face in the water to refining their stroke technique.

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J Jets Summer Swim

With expert coaches, team members continue to build endurance while perfecting technique to become competitive swimmers.

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Pre-Compete

Pre-Compete emphasizes stroke technique while building endurance. It prepares swimmers for Swim Team and competitive swimming by working on flip turns, starts, and dives.

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Swim Club

Swim Club is designed to help swimmers transition to becoming year-round competitive swimmers. Swim Club is for those who'd like to begin racing, interacting as a team unit, and increasing technical skill while gaining fitness.

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Swimmers in an AquaFit class

Adult Aquatics Programs

Swimming and water aerobics are great ways to maintain your health or get fit. Exercise in the water provides resistance for strength and toning while decreasing the impact on joints. AquaFit and AquatHIIT classes are free with your J membership.

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Adult Swim Lessons

This program is designed for adult swimmers ages 18 and older. Trained American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors provide participants with water safety knowledge and stroke improvement techniques for swimmers of any level.

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Masters Swim

Masters Swim helps adult swimmers enhance their skills for getting in shape, swimming for fun, or training for competition. 

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Diving

All diving programs are coached by Jeanette Giangrosso. We offer youth diving programs on weekday mornings. Spots are very limited.

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American Red Cross Courses

We offer an American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning class, which includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

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