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If you have any questions related to the Queen Creek Aquatic Center please call (480) 358-3700 or email parks.recreation@queencreekaz.gov

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Amenities 

The Aquatic Center will have the following amenities:

• Lazy River - Enjoy a leisurely ride along our 500-foot lazy river. This is the perfect spot to relax for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our river includes two accessible entry ramps.

• Play Pool - Our play pool is a great option for both children and families as it boasts a splash playground, shallow water with a beach entry and lots of places to sit and play with friends and family. 

• Competition Pool with Diving Boards - Our eight lane, 25-yard competition pool is great for more experienced swimmers who want to play in deeper water or utilize our diving boards.

• Water Slides - Featuring four unique water slides, our slide tower is great for the adventure seekers in our community. The tower includes two racing slides for those who want to challenge their friends and win some bragging rights. 

• Ramada Spaces - The pool deck features seven reservable party ramadas including three large spaces along the lazy river and 4 smaller spaces adjacent to the play pool. 

• Picnic Patio - This is the designated spot for food and beverage consumption while at the pool. The patio also connects to a food truck lot for parties and concessions. 

• Spray Pad - This small spray pad features gentle, ground-level spray features which makes it a great option for our youngest participants who want a safe and fun way to stay cool.

Become a Town of Queen Creek Lifeguard and Swim Instructor! 

The Town of Queen Creek Aquatics Division is very excited to be hiring lifeguards and swim instructors in early 2025. If you are interested in being part of the inaugural Queen Creek Lifeguard Class please fill out the contact form on our website. 

Lifeguard Training and Hiring

The Aquatics Division is looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference in their community by promoting water safety and saving lives at the pool. Both seasonal and year-round hours are available. Some additional benefits of working as a lifeguard are: 

• Flexible schedules

• Certification free for successful candidates

• Competitive pay

• Learn valuable job skills that will transfer well to a wide variety of careers

• Work in a team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to cross train with other areas within Parks and Recreation

Swimming requirements to enter a lifeguard class: 

• You must be at least 15 years old to be certified as a lifeguard

• Swim 50 yards front crawl or breaststroke

• Swim 50 yards with a lifeguard rescue tube under your arms

• Tread water for one minute without using your hands

• Retrieve a 10lb object from the deepest part of the pool (13 feet)

The Town of Queen Creek will be certifying lifeguards following StarGuard Elite certifying standards. If you have a current Starguard Elite Certification with another agency it may be able to be transferred over. If you have a certification through another certifying body such as the American Red Cross or Ellis and Associates, there may be options to bridge your certification. Any questions regarding lifeguard certifications can be directed to Joey LaNeve at joey.laneve@queencreekaz.gov or (480) 358-3724.

Swim Instructor Training

Swim lessons will be taught by Town of Queen Creek Instructors. Swim Instructor training will be offered to existing Town of Queen Creek Lifeguards. Swim Instructors employed with the Town of Queen Creek must maintain their lifeguard certification.

FAQs

Is a membership needed to use the Aquatic Center?

• Yes, memberships will be required to utilize the facility, unless enrolled in a specific program at the facility (registration and applicable fees will apply).

Is the Aquatic Center indoor or outdoor?

• The entire Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility. The deck is shaded by canvas shade structures.

What is Family Swim?

• Family Swim is a summer program for the whole family! Family swim hours occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. The pool will be open to Queen Creek residents who have a membership or purchase a day pass. All amenities (slides, lazy river, play pool, diving boards, etc.) will be available for use however some amenities like the slides and 3 meter diving board will have height restrictions.

What year-round programming will be available at the Queen Creek Aquatic Center?

• Year-round programming will include lap swimming and water exercise. Swim lessons will be offered in spring, summer, and fall. Family Swim hours will be offered in the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Can space be rented for private events or parties?

• Yes! Queen Creek residents will be able to reserve pool ramadas during family swim programming. In addition to ramadas, residents or businesses with a Queen Creek address may rent out the entire pool for private events or birthday parties. Rental space is limited. Reservations for private parties and pool ramadas can be made online at QueenCreekAZ.gov/RecRegistration.

Will the pools at the Aquatic Center be heated?

• Yes, the play pool and the competition pool will be heated to offer year-round programming including water fitness classes and lap swimming.

Will the Town of Queen Creek offer Swim Lessons?

• Yes, program plans will include swim lessons for ages 6 months and up including teens and adults that will take place in spring, summer and fall. 

What areas of the pool are ADA Accessible?

• All areas of the pool deck and bodies of water including the lazy river, play pool, and competition pool are ADA accessible by chair lift, beach entry or entry ramp. The only amenity that is not ADA accessible is the slide tower. 

Will there be any competitive programs?

• The Town will be offering recreational competitive programs in the future. If any local swim, dive or water polo teams are interested in renting lane space please joey.laneve@queencreekaz.gov.