Swim Instructor - Part Time

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Gym membership

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael, CA is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor. You will teach private and group lessons to all ages, focus on safety, confidence, and enjoyment in the water.

We offer flexible hours up to 18 per week, a free JCC full-facility membership, and discounts on programs and events. Join a friendly aquatic team in a warm, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Patient, positive, reliable and comfortable with people of all ages and abilities.
• Patient approach to teaching and learning to swim.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group swim lessons to varied ages and skill levels.
• Set clear goals and tailor instruction to each swimmer.
• Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Follow pool rules, safety standards, and water safety practices.
• Arrive on time and prepared for each lesson.
• Maintain consistent availability and communicate scheduling needs.
• Communicate professionally with swimmers, parents, managers, and staff.
• Attend required swim instructor meetings and trainings.
• Cover lessons when needed due to illness or schedule changes.
• Pursue continuing education and maintain required certifications.
• Collaborate with Lifeguards and follow safety directions.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive JCC community.

Job description

Swim Instructor - Part Time

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center

San Rafael, CA 94903

Pay

• $17 - $25 an hour

Job type

• Part-time

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Flexible schedule

Full job description

Love the water and love helping people learn? Turn your swim skills into a job that makes a splash!

The Osher Marin JCC is looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and encouraging Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team. You'll work with swimmers of all ages and abilities, helping them build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of the water.

With flexible scheduling and up to 18 hours per week available, this is a great opportunity to fit meaningful work around school, another job, or a busy schedule.

Why you'll love working here:

• Flexible hours up to 18 hours per week
• Free JCC full-facility membership
• Discounts on JCC programs and events
• Opportunities to grow your teaching and swim instruction skills
• A friendly, supportive Aquatics team
• A warm, community-focused environment

What You'll Do

As a Swim Instructor, you'll provide engaging, high-quality instruction in private and/or group lessons for children, teens, and adults. You'll meet swimmers where they are and help them progress in a safe, positive environment.

• Teach private and group swim lessons to swimmers of varying ages and skill levels
• Set clear goals and adapt instruction to each swimmer's needs and abilities
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that helps swimmers feel comfortable and confident in the water
• Follow all JCC pool rules, safety standards, and current water safety practices
• Arrive on time and prepared for each lesson
• Maintain consistent availability and communicate scheduling needs with the Swim Instruction Manager
• Communicate professionally with swimmers, parents, managers, and other JCC staff
• Attend required Swim Instructor meetings and trainings
• Help cover lessons when needed due to instructor illness or schedule changes
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications
• Work collaboratively with Lifeguards and follow pool safety directions
• Help create the welcoming, inclusive environment our JCC community is known for

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is patient, positive, reliable, and comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities. A great Swim Instructor knows that learning to swim isn't just about technique it's about helping each swimmer feel safe, supported, and successful.

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• San Rafael, CA 94903 (Required)

Work Location: In person