Aquatic Programs
Lap Swim update
The Malibu Community Pool will have all lanes available for Lap Swim on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17.
malibu community pool closures
The Malibu Community Pool will be closed on the following days:
- Monday, September 25 - SMMUSD Holiday
- Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1 - Malibu Triathlon
Lifeguard certification course
The City of Malibu is holding an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course on October 21 and 22, 2023 at the Malibu Community Pool. This hybrid course has online coursework that must be completed by Friday, October 20, 2023 to be eligible to participate in the in-person portion on October 21 and 22. The deadline to register for the course is Friday, October 13.
The City of Malibu is hiring Lifeguards, Pool Managers, and Learn to Swim Instructors to work at the Malibu Community Pool located at Malibu High School. Apply online if you have a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, applications are being reviewed daily.
lap swim hours
August 21 - November 21, 2023 | |
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Monday | 8 - 8:30 PM |
Tuesday | 6 - 7:30 PM, 8 - 8:30 PM |
Wednesday | 7:15 - 8:30 PM |
Thursday | 6 - 8:30 PM |
Friday | 5:45 - 7:30 PM |
Saturday | 9 - 11 AM 11:30 AM - 3 PM |
Sunday | 9 AM - 3 PM |
All pool use is drop-in only. Lanes for lap swimmers will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis. Pool Facility Use Fees will be paid in person upon arrival. No credit cards accepted - exact change preferred.
- $2 per child (Ages 5-17)
- $3 per adult (Ages 18-54)
- Free (Ages 55+)
View information on Lap Swim Guidelines.
MALIBU SEAWOLVES SWIM TEAM
The City partners with the Malibu Aquatics Foundation and Malibu Seawolves Swim Team to offer a youth swim program in Malibu for Ages 5-18. New participants to the program need to be evaluated by the director to ensure proper placement. Malibu Seawolves accepts new team members anytime during the quarter, and fees are pro-rated according to the start date. For a detailed schedule or questions, visit the Seawolves website.
fall 2023: august 21 - november 21, 2023
- Sealions Group (Ages 5-12), $450
- Minimum Age 5 by 8/21/23 and swim evaluation
- Blue Group (Ages 9-12), $600
- Gold Group (Ages 12-17), $750
- Seawolves Stroke Clinics (Ages 8-18), $70 per clinic
- Elite-level stroke technique instruction and video analysis in highly individualized small-group clinics. Led by Head Coach, Alex Reisfield.
Registration will open for the Fall 2023 quarter at MalibuCity.org/Register on Monday, August 7 at 8 AM.
*Participants must meet the minimum swimming stroke requirements for each level listed above, regardless of age. Contact Loren Davis to schedule a tryout for new participants.
SEALIONS PRE-REQUISITES AND GOALS
To join Sealions, swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle in 2 minutes or less and 25 yards of backstroke and/ or breaststroke across the pool. The swimmers will be taught all four main swimming strokes during the 45-minute sessions. The Head Coach will teach and challenge the swimmers with specific drills and tailored kick and pull sets. The swimmers will also be introduced to the joys of swimming, breathing techniques and being part of a team. The Head Coach will set up a try out swim for any new swimmers to identify the skill levels and decide what group to assign.
BLUE GROUP PRE-REQUISITES AND GOALS
The Blue Group takes swimming from a basic level to a more proficient way of moving through the water and building on endurance. Workouts are 1 hour long and more attention is given to advanced drills and stroke work as well as proper starts and turns in all 4 strokes. Blue Group Swimmers are being prepared for entry level competitions with tailored training techniques and a focus on building self-confidence. Through team practices and building exercises, blue group swimmers will turn into junior elite swimmers before moving to the green group. Only the Coach decides whether a new swimmer or current Sealion is ready to move to the Blue group, or if a Blue Group swimmer is ready to move up to the Green Group. All Blue swimmers should be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle in 1 minute and 40 seconds or less and swim a correct 25 yard lap of all 4 strokes.
gold GROUP PRE-REQUISITES AND GOALS
Swimmers in the Gold Group have advanced to a thorough understanding of all four strokes. The swimmers at this level will continue to work on their endurance and speed and will learn the most advanced skill levels of the strokes, starts and turns. Workouts are 90 minutes long and the focus is on proper technique and efficiency at a highly competitive level. In addition, our Gold swimmers will also become more aware of their mental strength and emotions and continue with building their self-confidence. The Gold Group starts producing elite swimmers who have developed their desire to make swimming their number one choice of sport. Competition goals include Junior Olympics for many of this group as well as other competitions throughout California and at the National level. Any swimmer in the Gold Group, or new swimmer at this level, will meet with the Head Coach before joining to discuss goals and specific workout requirements tailored to their individual skill level and aspirations. Gold swimmers should be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle in one minute and 15 seconds or less and be proficient in all four strokes.
The Malibu Aquatics Foundation offers the Masters Program, a swimming program for Ages 18+ designed for all skill levels of swimmers who want to use swimming as a great way to get or stay in shape. Members of the community can join workouts to prepare for fitness events, triathlons, or for general conditioning.
Fall 2023
Registration for the Fall 2023 quarter will be available on Monday, August 7 at 8 AM online at MalibuCity.org/Register.
fall 2023 SWIM LESSONS
The City of Malibu, Community Services Department is offering Learn to Swim Lessons in Fall 2023. Registration is available online at MalibuCity.org/Register.
fall 2023 aqua aerobics
Aqua Aerobics will continue in Fall 2023 at the Malibu Community Pool. Registration will be available online at MalibuCity.org/Register on Monday, August 14 at 8 AM. Drop-in is available for $5 per class.
water polo
The City of Malibu, Community Services Department will offer Youth Water Polo in Fall 2023 at the Malibu Community Pool. Registration will open online at MalibuCity.org/Register on Monday, August 14 at 8 AM.
Players will learn basic water polo skills, meet new friends in a fun environment, and acquire an understanding of a new sport in a recreational format. Participants must have basic swimming abilities including treading water.
There will be a player evaluation on the first day of the program to ensure each participant has the swimming abilities below:
- 200-yard swim
- 25-yard Backstroke
- 25-yard Breaststroke
- Treading Water for 2 minutes
Through games and activities, players will learn the basics such as passing and shooting the ball. No water polo experience is needed.
Groups are divided by Ages 12 and under and Ages 14 and under.
Community Pool Guidelines
The Malibu Community Pool located at Malibu High School is open. All lap swim use is drop-in only. Review the Safety Guidelines below before visiting the pool.
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Loren Davis
Recreation Coordinator
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Malibu Community Pool
Physical Address
30215 Morning View Drive
Malibu, CA 90265