Oregon Pool

Winter swim lesson registration begins at 6pm on January 6th for in-district swimmers and January 8th for out-of-district swimmers via RecDesk.

Limit of 1 lesson per swimmer, per session.

Register for Swimming Lessons

The Oregon Pool recognizes and abides by the National Lightning Safety Institutes recommendations.  

Swimming is not permitted during thunderstorms.  

All water activities are suspended for 20 minutes after lightning is sighted or thunder is heard. 

During office hours, staff will monitor the weather. Decisions about cancelling Oregon School District programs or swimming lessons cannot be made until just before the start of that activity because weather can change rapidly.

In the event of a thunderstorm during Oregon School District Swimming Lesson class time, safety-based activities will be coordinated by the instructors. ​​​​​​

Before Coming to the Pool

• Tu/Th morning lap swimmers must reserve a time to swim before coming to the pool. You may reserve your day and time using this link. If you need assistance with reserving online, please call the front desk at 608-835-8617. 

Arriving at the Pool & Preparing to Swim

• Locker rooms are open. Lockers are available for use at this time. You can rent a locker if you would like to keep your belongings here overnight.
• Everyone must take a shower before entering the pool.

During Your Swim

• There are kickboards, pull buoys, and hand paddles available for use on deck. Aqua Jogging belts are available for use, please ask a staff member before retrieving.
• The hot tub will be available during any public swim (lap swim, water ex, open/family swim).

The Oregon Pool is owned and operated by the Oregon School District as a joint-use facility – for the communities in and around the school district as well as the students within the district. The Pool offers many educational and recreational opportunities for you to enjoy. The following is a list of the pool rules that every user is expected to follow.  

Please read them and help the younger children in your family to understand them in order to use the pool wisely and safely.

• Persons with infections are not permitted in the pool or on the deck area.
• Showers are required before entering the pool or whirlpool and after using the bathroom facilities. 
• Cutoffs, shorts, and shirts are not allowed in the pool.
• Food, drink, and gum are not permitted in the pool or on the deck or patio.
• Smoking is not permitted in the building or on the pool grounds.
• Glass containers are not permitted in the building or on the pool grounds. 
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will not be allowed in the pool or on the grounds.
• Persons using profane language will be asked to leave the pool grounds
• Running or rough play is not permitted.
• Behavior that endangers the safety and well-being of yourself and/or other patrons will not be allowed.
• Diving is allowed in the diving well only when the board is not in use.  Please follow the rules that are posted on the wall by the diving well.  No diving is allowed in the rest of the pool (3’ – 5’) 
• Swimming goggles and safety glasses with straps are allowed.  Goggles may not be worn off the diving board.  Mask, fins, and snorkel may be used during lap swims only.
• Children who are not yet potty trained need to wear a swim diaper or plastic pants with tight fitting legs and waist over a cloth diaper.  Regular diapers will not be accepted.
• Use of balls, toys, and kickboards is at the discretion of the pool staff and may be used in the 3’-5’ area only.  No items may be brought from home to use in the pool.
• Coast Guard approved flotation devices only.
• Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible teen or adult.  This responsible teen or adult must be in the water with anyone who cannot touch at the 3’ end.
• Only persons who can swim the length of the pool using a stroke and staying on top of the water are allowed in the diving well.
• Pets are not allowed in the building or on the pool grounds
• Pool patrons must follow the instructions of the pool staff at all times.  This includes rules that are modified due to special circumstances.
• Failure to follow pool rules will result in loss of pool privileges.
• Spectators must remain seated on the bleachers or on the patio area.
• Whirlpool use is limited to those 18 years of age and over.  Please follow the rules that are posted on the door or wall of the whirlpool room.

Some of the pool rules may be modified during family swims.  Use of the board or diving well by less skilled younger swimmers with parental supervision may be allowed.  More toys including kickboards and diving rings as well as game equipment may be available for use.  Parents and older siblings are expected to help supervise these expanded activities.

 Please follow these additional guidelines

• No standing, sitting, or kneeling on kickboards
• No jumping or diving onto kickboards
• Toss or throw diving rings carefully and short distances only
• Toss or throw diving rings from in the water only
• No floating on balls

Pool membership passes available for purchase are for open, lap, preschool and family swims, and use of the whirlpool.  

The fee for Oregon School District residents is listed first; non-resident fees are listed second. There is no charge for children under two (2) years of age. Senior citizens are those 65 years of age and older, and the 10% Senior Citizen discount does not apply to non-residents.*  

There are no refunds, and fees are subject to change pending approval by the Oregon School District Board of Education.

Memberships/passes may be purchased through the online Registration System.

Make your online Pool Rental Request

The Oregon Pool is currently hiring Supervisors and Swim Instructors

Apply directly at WECAN or by emailing the Paper form to Nick Russell at nrrussell@oregonsd.net.

Not certified? We can help! Please use the link below to enroll in our current certification course:

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

We will reimburse certification costs for those who work 10 shifts in a three-month period at the Oregon Pool.

• Supervisors - $20 hourly; flexible scheduling, must be 18 years of age or older
• Swim Instructors - $23 hourly, depending on experience and certifications

Employment Link (WECAN)

All applicants for Oregon School District positions, including those at the Oregon Pool, should apply through the WECAN website. If you have questions please call Nick at 608-835-4086.