Frequently Asked Questions
JAWS is open to everyone! The public as well as SWC students, employees, faculty (full time, part time and adjunct) and staff are welcome to join our facility and services.
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The price of membership varies. Please check our membership fees under Membership section.
No. Parking is not included in membership. Parking permits are required on campus and virtual parking permits are available at https://swc.thepermitstore.com/ for $10 a month. This will provide community members unlimited parking in the orange striped stalls of LOT J outside of our facility. Students, staff and faculty are not eligible for permits or permitted to park in these spaces.
We are currently open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. and closed on Sundays.
Members may bring a guest to the gym every time they visit for an additional $10 a month. Member must be 18 years old to add-on guest privileges or add on additional members to their account. Please go to the Front Desk to purchase.
Yes, unless there is a fee noted (i.e. for a bootcamp, specialized series, etc.) on the group fitness schedule. Otherwise, all group fitness classes are free but please remember to register first via your Wellyx account.
For more information on swimming lessons, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5uuDQ9-hxDrpUiRyhvEnB65Qxmy3vWSf7aua9hsaHCrrriQ/viewform
The pricing of swimming lessons varies depending on the how many weeks in the session, holidays and pool availability.
Yes. The swim team is affiliated with Team Unify and called Sol Swim. For tryouts or questions, please email solswimswc@gmail.com or check out their site at Sol Swim Team – About (teamunify.com).
Yes. We have locker rentals for daily use. If you are interested, please come to the Front Desk and fill out a rental agreement. You may bring your own lock or we have some for sale.
Yes! Towel service has returned. Costs are $15 a month for unlimited use of towels or $1 per towel per rental. Towels can be rented at the front desk and would be charged to the card on file or a guest card. We do not accept cash.
Yes, facility rentals are permitted through Civic Center Facilities Leasing. To inquire about pool rental, log on to www.swccd.edu/administration-
Beginning on Jan. 3, 2023 the use of face masks indoors and outdoors will be a personal and optional decision for JAWS members and staff.
Members will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination for classes and services.
The SWCCD administration still highly recommends that students and community members receive the vaccine and new booster for their personal health protection.
The college will work with local health providers to promote access to the vaccine, the bivalent booster and flu shots.
For information on community vaccination sites, head to the San Diego County Vaccination Schedule webpage.
The facility has been under the direction and managed by Southwestern College Community District since January 1, 2021. JAWS opened to staff and students on March 1, 2022 and to the community on April 4, 2022.
It may be possible to freeze your JAWS membership. To do so, your membership needs to be in good standing, you must be current on your fees and the request must be received before the 25th of the month to avoid one final billing. There is a $5 charge for each month you freeze your membership.
When sending an email, please include:
- First and Last Name
- Additional names associated with account
- E-Mail&
- Phone Number
- How long you want to freeze your membership (one to six months)
- Freeze Reason
Thank you!
You may cancel a JAWS membership in person or by email. Cancellations must be received before the 25th of each month to avoid one final billing.
To cancel by email, please send us a message to swcwac@swccd.edu. Please include “Cancellation” in the subject line and the following information in the content of the email:
- First and Last Name
- Additional names associated with account
- Phone Number
- Cancellation Start Date
- Change Reason
Canceling your membership in person allows staff to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have
Take the steps below to cancel your membership in person
- Visit the facility during operational hours
- Inform the front desk staff that you would like to end your membership. They will provide a Membership Change Form for you to fill out
- Provide the necessary details and return the cancellation form to a front desk staff member
- Request a copy of the completed form as proof of cancellation
