Private Swim Instructor

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

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Fairfax, VA Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
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About Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (Pozez JCC), located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a nonprofit, social service organization that builds community and enriches lives. The Pozez JCC is a community connector, offering a variety of programs and services on the main campus, online and throughout Northern Virginia through its many partnerships. Quality programs and experiences, based on Jewish values, include early childhood education, after-school & day camps, social programs for families raising young children, J-Fit health & aquatics activities, adult learning and cultural programs, inclusion and disabilities services, community impact through volunteerism, and more. Programs are open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Job Title: Private Swim Instructor

Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced swim instructor to provide personalized 1:1 private lessons and 1:2 semi-private lessons tailored to the needs and goals of each swimmer. This role also involves promoting and selling swim lesson packages while maintaining a teaching schedule of at least 5 hours per week. You’ll have the rewarding opportunity to help swimmers of all ages and skill levels build confidence, improve technique, and develop a lasting love for swimming.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct 30-minute private (1:1) and semi-private (1:2) swim lessons customized to individual needs and goals.
  • Promote and sell swim lesson packages to clients.
  • Teach a minimum of 5 hours of swim lessons per week.
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for swimmers of all abilities.
  • Track swimmer progress and provide updates to clients to celebrate achievements.
  • Emphasize water safety and encourage the development of strong swimming skills.

Qualifications:

  • Certification in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and Swim Instruction (Red Cross or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in teaching private and semi-private swim lessons.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build client relationships and effectively promote lessons.
  • Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage a flexible schedule.
  • Passionate about swimming and helping others achieve their goals.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pay: $30–$35 per hour, based on experience.
  • Complimentary JCC membership.
  • Flexibility to create and manage your own schedule for private and semi-private lessons.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on swimmers of all ages and abilities.

If you’re enthusiastic about providing customized, impactful aquatic instruction, we’d love to have you join our team!

About this role

Summary

Teach private and semi-private swim lessons, promote packages, and ensure safety.

Job title

Private Swim Instructor

Experience level

proven experience

Industry

social services

Location requirements

Fairfax, VA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lifeguardingCPRFirst Aidswim instruction

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

swimmingwater safetyinstructionlifeguarding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fairfax, VA, USA

On-site City