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Group Learn-to-Swim Private Lessons One Swim Adapted Lessons Swim Team Water Exercise Kayaking Lifeguard Training SwimSations

2020 Fall Aquatic Info Registration Water Safety Resources Pool Schedule Our Pool/Rentals Aquatic Facility Rules Covid 19 Pool Guidelines Employment

For More Info, contact Mike Gallagher | 216-524-6262 | mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org

In compliance with the ADA, we have a portable Aquatics Lift and Water Wheelchair.
If you need assistance, please speak with a Lifeguard or Manager. 

Pool Schedule (Complete Printable Schedule) 

• Sunday: Open/Lap Swim from 12 pm to 5:45 pm
  • Two Lap Lanes Closed from 12 pm to 2 pm
• Monday/Wednesday: Open/Lap Swim from 5:30 am to 4:45 pm & 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
  • Two Lap Lanes Closed from 9 am to 9:45 am
  • All Lap Lanes Closed from 10 am to 10:45 am
  • The Entire Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Patio Closed from 4:45 to 7:15 pm
• Tuesday/Thursday: Open/Lap Swim from 5:30 am to 8:45 pm
  • Two Lap Lanes Closed from 9:55 am to 10:55 am
  • All Lap Lanes Closed from 5:55 to 7:05 pm
• Friday: Open/Lap Swim from 5:30 an to 8:45 pm
  • Two Lap Lanes Closed from 9 am to 9:45 am
  • All Lap Lanes Closed from 9:45 am to 10:45 am
• Saturday: Open/Lap Swim from 8 am to 9:45 am & 12 pm to 7:45 pm
  • The Entire Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Patio Closed from from 9:45 am to 12 pm

Our Pool/Rentals

With a lap swimming pool, a 94-foot long water slide, 12 different water features, and 14,000 square feet of water fun, the Seven Hills Pool is the place to play. We offer programs from youth learn to swim, to lifeguard courses, water aerobics, and much more! There is plenty of time for lap and open swim, you can rent the pool for parties, or make it a great day with your family!

Reserve the pool and/or room for pool parties, family gatherings, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and much more! Contact Spencer Abbott at sabbott@sevenhillsohio.org. 

Fall 2020 Learn-to-Swim Group Lessons

$50 MEMBERS | $60 NON-MEMBERS

More Information | Register 
This program is designed for ages 6 months and up. We offer a variety of different skill levels from pre-school to pre-swim team.

• Mondays Only from September 14th through November 2nd.
• Wednesdays Only from September 16th through November 4th.
• Saturdays Only from September 12th through October 31st.

Fall 2020 Seahawks Recreation Swim Team

$50 MEMBERS | $60 NON-MEMBERS

 More Information | Register

This program is designed for swimmers ages 5 and up that have a desire to swim at the competitive level. If your child can swim 25-yards freestyle and 25-yards backstroke non-stop, they can participate in this group (25-yards = One Length of the pool).

• Mondays Only from September 14th through November 2nd.
• Wednesdays Only from September 16th through November 4th.

SwimSations: Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Group

More Information

SwimSations is a new and unique play-based aquatic therapy program for children with sensory processing challenges. For questions contact Kristen Pataki at 440.567.3648 or email at kristen.pataki@gmail.com.

 

Private Swimming Lessons

Schedule Lessons | Policies and Procedures

$30 per half hour

This program offers one-on-one or semi-private (2-3 swimmers of equal ability level) swim lessons for children & adults. The emphasis can be for learning to swim or improving stroke technique. 

One Swim Private and Adapted Swimming Lessons

More Information | Printable Flyer

One Swim Specializes in the scared to swim swimmer, infant through pre-school age, survival water safety, adapted aquatics (including but not limited to ASD), and stroke technique. For more information or to register go to ONEWIM.org or contact Jen at jen@oneswim.org. 

 

 

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training**

Register/More Information

The City of Seven Hills Recreation Center is looking for those interested in joining our Lifeguard Team starting August 2020. If you are interested, we will be conducting an exclusive American Red Cross course for future Lifeguards from August 14th through 16th, 2020. Your employment will be determined if you successfully complete the course and after a personal interview. If your availability fits our scheduling needs and you are offered a position at the City of Seven Hills and you accept it, you will receive a $50 sign on bonus which you will receive after 6-months of consistent employment at Seven Hills.

The fee for the course is $200 (Originally $239) which includes your certification fees and a Free American Red Cross Lifeguards Training Manual in PDF format. Please contact Mike with questions at 216-524-6262 ext. 404 or at mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org.

Participant/Instructor Safety: IMPORTANT: We will do everything in our power to make sure everyone stays safe during the course by following social distance guidelines, providing non-latex gloves, hand sanitizer, and a disposable cloth mask. Please keep in mind that in many of the land and water skills we will not be able to follow social distancing guidelines. If you are not comfortable with performing the skills with the other lifeguard participants, you must bring a person who will pose as your victim. You must feel you can comfortably perform those water/land skills with the person you bring.

Water Exercise Classes

• $38 Members Punch Card
  $50 Non-Members Punch Card
  $8 Drop-In-Fee
  
  

• Cardio & Toning with Karen:
  Combination of cardio intervals along with strengthening and toning moves. Great for beginners and those with experience. - Tuesdays/Thursday from 6-7 pm.
  
  
•  Low Impact Water Aerobics:
  Get a great workout without the pain! Low impact but high intensity! - Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-9:45 am.
  
  
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program:
  This program is specifically geared toward adults with arthritis or those seeking a no-impact workout and is held in the shallow end of the lap pool. All participants are instructed in gentle aquatic activities under the guidance of a certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor. Free to Silver and Fit! - Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10-10:45 am.
  
  
• Aqua Barre:
  Combine all components of cardio, strength, and flexibility all in one class. Ballet barre combines principles of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Great for beginners & all with experience! (Punch card only good for aqua barre!) - Mondays 7:45-8:45 pm.

Cleveland Metroparks Kayak Classes at Seven Hills

More Information
Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation offers a series of year round programs from introductory experiences and skills classes to advanced trips and certification courses. For more information about the Kayak classes contact Ashley Rossetti at amr@clevelandmetroparks.com or 216-341-1704.

General Pool Rules

The Lifeguards…

• Have the final say when it comes to enforcing safety rules.
• May administer a swimming test to any patron at any time.
• Are required to complete a report for any injury/incident that occurs.

To keep our aquatic facility clean and sanitary, patrons must…

• Not have food, gum, beverages, or glass containers.
• Take a thorough shower before entering the water.
• Not swim with open cuts or wounds or if you have had diarrhea in the past two weeks.
• Not wear street/tennis shoes on the pool deck.
• Have children wear a swim diaper if they are not toilet trained.
• Take frequent bathroom breaks.

To keep our patrons safe in the pool, patrons must…

• Use only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices.
• Make sure your child age 5 years and under is within arms-reach.
• Make sure your child wearing a lifejacket is within arms-reach.
• Make sure your child age 13 years and younger is accompanied by an adult.
• Not run, push, participate in horseplay, climb on the play structures, or hang on lane lines.
• Not dive or flip off the side anywhere in the pool area.
• Not throw balls during lap/open swim.
• Not use if under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
• Not use mermaid tails, scuba tanks, fins*, snorkels*, or inflatable devises.
  *May be allowed for lap swimming purposes only.

Slide Rules

To keep our patrons safe on the slide, patrons must…

• Be at least 48 inches tall.
• Not stand at the bottom of the slide to catch a rider.
• Exit the landing area immediately.
• Ride feet first on their back.
• Ride one person at a time.
• Not stop, change positions, or form chains.
• Not use life-jackets, fins, scuba mask, flotation devices, or throw objects.

Spa Rules

For your health and safety in the spa, patrons must…

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Not use with open cuts/wounds or if you have had diarrhea in the past two weeks.
• Observe reasonable time limits (10-15 min.) and exit to cool down before returning. Avoid long exposure and exit if experiencing nausea, dizziness, or fainting.
• Not enter if pregnant, living with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. We recommend consulting your physician before use.
• Not enter if under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
• Not use alone and observe a maximum of 8 patrons at one time.
• Not enter if the water temperature is greater than 104 degrees.

Sauna Rules

For your health and safety in the sauna, patrons must...

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• We recommend consulting your physician before use.
• Not add water or put a wet towel on the coals. This is a dry sauna.
• Not put a wet towel on the thermostat.
• Avoid prolonged use which may cause nausea, dizziness or fainting.
• Abide by a 10 minute maximum and leave immediately if feeling faint or dizzy.
• Not enter if living with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.
• Not enter if pregnant, elderly, or living with high or low blood pressure.
• Not enter if under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
• Not use alone and observe a maximum of 8 patrons at one time.
• Wear a swim suit.
• Not wear t-shirts, sweatshirts, compression wear or long sleeves.
• Not enter if the temperature is greater than 170 degrees.

To keep our sauna clean and sanitary, patrons must…

• Not wear street shoes.
• Not use or wear perfume, cologne, or scented lotions/oils.
• Not apply scent of any type to any part.
• Not have food, gum, or drinks of any kind.
• Not smoke, spit, or chew gum.
• Not shave, groom, or perform manicures.
• Not bring books or paper of any kind.

Covid 19- Aquatic Facility Guidelines

• For the Health and Safety of Our Patrons and Employees in the Pool and n the Deck:
  • Stay safe - Stay healthy - Stay 6-feet apart and 6-feet away from staff members too!
  • Wear a face mask while not in the pool/hot tub.
  • Groups of different households must maintain social distancing.
  • Please keep the pool deck/narrow passages clear.
  • Street shoes are not permitted on deck.
  • Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
  • In the lap lanes, one person/family per lane with a 30-minute time limit.
  • In the hot tub, one person/one family (18 and over) at a time with a 10-min. time limit.
  • Family seating is available on the green pool deck benches and the patio picnic tables.
  • Indoor/outdoor chairs and tables must NOT be moved.
  • Please spray and wipe down your tables and chairs after use.
• For the Health and Safety of Our Patrons/Employees on the Patio:
  • Stay safe - Stay healthy - Stay 6-feet apart and 6-feet away from staff members too!
  • Wear a face mask covering your face and mouth.
  • No gathering in groups of different households.
  • Please keep the area between the tables and chairs clear.
  • Chairs/Family Tables must NOT be moved.
  • Please sanitize your chair/table after use.
  • Lounge chairs must remain in the same spot with a 1-hour time limit.
  • Family Seating is available at the picnic tables with a 1-hour time limit.
  • Enter the patio on the hot tub side and exit on the lifeguard chair side.

Private Lessons Policies and Procedures (Updated 6/1/2020)

• Covid 19 Precautions: When coming into the recreation center, the participant(s) temperature will be taken at the front desk. If they have a temperature of 100 degrees and above, they cannot participate in the lesson. Notify the instructor immediately if your child feels sick and do not show up for the lesson. You will not be charged for the lesson if they are sick or if they have a temperature.
• Fees: Individual or semi-private (2-3 swimmers of the same ability level) lessons are $30 per half hour, $45 per for forty-five minutes, and $60 for a full hour. A four pack of private lessons can be purchased for $120 at the front desk.
• Payment: Payment must be received before each scheduled lesson at the front desk using a credit, cash, or check. Bring the receipt to your instructor so they can proceed with the lesson(s).
• Cancellations: If you cancel within 6 hours of the scheduled lesson, you will be charged the full fee(s) for the lesson(s). You will not be able to schedule another lesson until the fee is paid.
• No Show: You will be charged the full lesson(s) fee if you do not show up for your lesson. You will not be able to schedule another lesson until the fee is paid.
• Late for Lessons: If you are late for a lesson, the instructor will do the best they can to give the swimmer a full lesson. If there is another lesson or activity scheduled immediately after the lesson, your lesson(s) may be cut short.
• Open/Lap Swim After the Lesson(s): If the participant would like to stay afterwards and swim, they must have a membership or pay a drop-in fee for Seven Hills Residents Only. Proof of residency must be provided.
• For the Health and Safety of Our Patrons and Employees:
  • Stay safe - Stay healthy - Stay 6-feet apart and 6-feet away from staff members too!
  • Children and adults must wear a face mask while on the pool deck.
  • Groups of different households must maintain social distancing.
  • Please keep the pool deck/narrow passages clear.
  • Street shoes are not permitted on deck.
  • Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
  • Family seating is available on the green pool deck benches and the patio picnic tables.
  • Indoor/outdoor chairs and tables must NOT be moved.
  • Please spray and wipe down your tables and chairs after use.