We’re Investing in Your Experience
The Buckner Fitness Center Pool will be closed during the month of October for annual maintenance. This essential work helps us maintain a safe, clean, and high-quality aquatic center for our community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
📢 Stay Updated: Join Our New Pool Alert System!
We are excited to launch a new, automated texting system to keep you instantly informed about pool closures, schedule adjustments, or status changes at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER).
Depending on which facilities you frequent, you can subscribe to one, two, or all three of our pools.
📲 How to Subscribe
To opt-in and receive real-time updates directly on your mobile device, simply text the keyword associated with your preferred pool to our dedicated number:
Text JOIN BUCKNER, JOIN ELMENDORF, or JOIN POLAR to 907-673-9568 to receive updates on the pools.
Buckner Fitness Center Pool
The Buckner Fitness Center Pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a climbing wall. The facility hosts a variety of programs such as swim lessons, special events, lifeguard certification, active duty swim lessons, masters swim, and open swim opportunities!
Red Cross Training
Red Cross Classes
| PRICE | |
| Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) | $450 |
| LGI Recertification | $225 |
| Waster Safety Instructor (WSI) | $375 |
| CPR/AED Instructor | $250 |
| CPR/AED Professional Rescuer | $300 |
| Lifeguard Certification | $250 |
| Lifeguard Recert | $125 |
| Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | $100 |
| Adult and Child CPR/AED | $125 |
| Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) | $50 |
Please contant:
emiliaelena.bennett@us.af.mil
for more information.
SWIM. TRAIN. PLAY.
Something for every swimmer.
Whether you’re getting in your laps, training for duty, learning to swim, or just looking to have some fun, Buckner Fitness Center Pool offers year-round indoor swimming at JBER.
6-Lane Pool
25-yard pool for lap swimming, training and recreation.
Climbing Wall
Add a little adventure to your pool day.
Hot Tub
Relax and recover after your workout.
services
Services, schedules and availability may vary. Please contact the pool for complete details or check out our upcoming events.
Swimming
Lap & recreational swimming
Swim Lessons
Group & Active Duty lessons
Water Aerobics
Low-impact aquatic fitness
Certifications
Red Cross training & certification
Climbing Wall
Challenge yourself in the pool
Military Training
Pool reservations for unit training
Hot Tub
Relax and recover after your workout.
RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS
Lifeguard • CPR/AED • WSI • Instructor Courses • First Aid
Courses from $50–$450
Red Cross Classes
| PRICE | |
| Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) | $450 |
| LGI Recertification | $225 |
| Waster Safety Instructor (WSI) | $375 |
| CPR/AED Instructor | $250 |
| CPR/AED Professional Rescuer | $300 |
| Lifeguard Certification | $250 |
| Lifeguard Recert | $125 |
| Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED | $100 |
| Adult and Child CPR/AED | $125 |
| Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) | $50 |
