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Swim Instructor (Fulltime)

JCCSF

San Francisco, CA, USAFull-time$49k – $54kPosted Jun 1, 2026

Job description

SALARY RANGE $23.71 - $26.20 per hour GENERAL DESCRIPTION Teach swim classes for babies, children, teens and adults using the JCCSF Swim School curriculum. All JCCSF Aquatics staff are expected to have outstanding customer service skills and hold Aquatics safety standards in high regard.

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. Wear the JCCSF swim instructor uniform at all times while teaching.

Greet all students as they arrive for class. Collect attendance from each student. Evaluate students’ progress every class. Maintain direct and clear communication with the Program Coordinator about students’ progress. Ensure the teaching station is appropriately stocked for class. Assist Program Coordinator with pool setups.

Render first aid and CPR within the scope of employee’s 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. Understand 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 Good communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS In water of varying depth and temperature in an indoor aquatics center.

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. STATUS Benefited, non-exempt, collective bargaining position HOURS / SCHEDULE Tuesday : Split shift - 8:45am - 10:20am BREAK 2:45pm-7:30pm Wednesday: 2:45p-7:30p Thursday : Split shift - 8:45am - 10:20am BREAK 2:45pm-7:30pm Friday: 1:30pm-6:30pm Saturday: 8:15am-2:00pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about working at the JCCSF, including staff culture, hiring practices and policies, and benefits, visit our Careers page: https://www.

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