Swim Team Coach

Oshman Family JCC
Oshman Family JCC

Palo Alto, CA, USA

USD 29-35 / hour

Posted on Aug 5, 2026

Interested in receiving your Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications for FREE? We can help!

Pay Range: $29-35/hour

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! Year-round positions available!

The Job: If you have a passion for the pool and like teaching, you’ll love being a swim coach for Youth Swim Team! As a Swim Coach, you will conduct and assist with swim meets, help develop techniques and encourage young swimmers!

The Perks:

  • Free membership at our award-winning fitness
  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Unlimited access to our new R&R room - with a focus on Recovery
Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

The Core Duties:

  • Teach/Coach various levels and age groups
  • Follow up with prospective swimmers, hold try-outs and report back to the parents and Aquatics Management
  • Introduce children to good sportsmanship, teamwork, individual accountability, patience and maturity all through a love of swimming
  • Plan practices that may be in-water or on dry-land, select appropriate drills based on age and ability
  • Collaborate with other Swim Coach(es) and/or Aquatics Management on workouts, swim meets, other events, etc.

The Essentials:

  • Strong swimming background required
  • Individual must be dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, personable and have the ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, with good time management and great follow-up skills
  • Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community, other coaches and other employees
  • Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and commitment to Aquatics excellence
  • Ability to multi-task
  • 1+ years of experience being an aquatic instructor/coach preferred
  • Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified preferred
  • Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

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