Swim Instructor - Private Lessons (part time)

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,373 - 36,093; Part time

Job summary

A community center in San Francisco is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach private swim classes for various age groups. Responsibilities include creating a safe environment, evaluating student progress, and maintaining clear communication with the Program Coordinator. Applicants should have strong swimming skills and experience with children. Additional shifts for group lessons may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in an education, recreation, or athletics setting.
• Comfort in pools and strong swimming experience.
• Ability to swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to the JCCSF Swim School curriculum.
• Create a warm, friendly, and safe environment for all classes.
• Evaluate students’ progress for every class.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong swimming skills

Ability to swim competitive strokes

Job description

Job Category: Aquatics

Requisition Number: SWIMI001216

• Posted: October 3, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

Teach private swim classes for infants, children, teens, and adults using the JCCSF Swim School curriculum. All JCCSF Aquatics staff are expected to have outstanding customer service skills and be committed to Aquatics safety standards.

Private lessons take place on Friday afternoons. Additional hours are available for those interested in teaching group lessons as well; group lessons are offered seven days per week – multiple shifts available.

All JCCSF Swim Instructors must complete 4 in-person training courses (12 hours minimum) at a training rate of $23.50. Upon successful completion of the Swim Instructor Trainings, the hourly rate increases to $26.20.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to the JCCSF Swim School curriculum.
• Create a warm, friendly, and safe environment for all classes.
• Check in with the deck coordinator 15 minutes before the start of the first class.
• Be in assigned teaching station 5 minutes before every class ready to teach.
• Ensure the teaching station is appropriately stocked for class.
• Wear the JCCSF swim instructor uniform at all times while teaching.
• Greet all students as they arrive for class.
• Evaluate students’ progress for every class.
• Maintain direct and clear communication with the Program Coordinator about students’ progress.
• Assist Program Coordinator with pool setups.
• Render first aid and CPR within the scope of employee certifications.
• Attend all mandatory training or staff meetings as scheduled.
• Understand and honor JCCSF mission, core values, and customer service standards inside and outside the Aquatics Center.
• Learn and follow safety and emergency preparedness procedures for the JCCSF Aquatics Department.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, preferably in an education, recreation, or athletics setting.
• Comfort in pools and strong swimming experience.
• Prior experience teaching swim lessons helpful but not required.
• Ability to swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.
• Applicant’s ability is evaluated during the interview process.

Working Conditions

• In water of varying depth and temperature in an indoor aquatics center. Morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts are available.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend prolonged amounts of time in water and swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.

Hours and Schedule

• 5 hours per week on Friday afternoons (required); additional hours available, up to 19 hours total per week.
• Aquatics Center open 7 days per week; a variety of shifts are available for training and group lessons.

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