Head Swim Coach; Part-time

Department: 900 – Wellness

Reports to:
Director of Athletics & Recreation

Revision Date: 02/12/2026

Nestled next to the protected open space of the Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) offers incomparable Bay Area vistas. Our welcoming and distinctive private club provides challenging golf, year‑round recreation, artistic culinary and social activities for Members, their families, and guests. Built in 1958, PAHGCC was developed with a vision to be the family club, inclusive of women and children, and has been a leading example of family membership ever since.

The Club recommitted to its family values and dedication to youth in 2012 with a 30,000‑sq‑foot expansion of its Family Fitness Center. The golf course also underwent an ambitious renovation of all 18 holes in 2020, that is now the premier championship course on the peninsula. Here at Palo Alto Hills we blend the outdoors, family, and exceptional golf in one of the most idyllic locations in the Bay Area.

The Head Swim Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Club’s swim program, fostering a positive, inclusive, and development‑focused environment for swimmers ages 3–18. This role provides strategic leadership, hands‑on coaching, and administrative oversight to ensure a high‑quality experience for swimmers, members, and staff year‑round.

• Teach private and semi‑private lessons
• Attend four PISC meetings per year
• Assist Director of Athletics & Recreation with all seasonal prep including shirts / apparel / social plans / equipment readiness / gift ribbons from PISC chair
• Know how to use league specific software (Team Topia)
• Plan & execute social activities
• Have extensive knowledge of swimming and be able to coach all abilities and ages
• Manage and supervise all assistant coaches during summer season
• Lead all practices for the Swim Team (ages 3-18) composed of members and grandchildren
• Teach group swim lessons year round
• Administrative duties and attendance for swim meets including working with dual team to import to meet manager
• Be self‑motivated
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills
• Replying to emails, sending email communication out to the team
• Acquiring parent volunteers and ensuring the team has a PISL representative at all league meetings
• Working with the youth committee to market programs
• It may be necessary to work in other areas of the Club and help others when the occasion arises. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or directed

The above list of primary responsibilities should be considered a general summary only; additional responsibilities and duties may be added at any time by the Director of Athletics & Recreation.

• Current CPR/AED Certification
• Must provide valid documents to work in the U.S.

• At least 2+ years relevant work experience as a Swim Coach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
• Professional, enthusiastic and engaging personality
• Self‑motivated

• This position requires a flexible schedule for working evenings, weekends, and all holidays as determined by business need.
• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Must be able to lift, pull, push, and carry at least 40‑50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to handle indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Public speaking at meetings and events.

• This is a part‑time non‑exempt position with an hourly rate of $45.00 – $50.00.
• This position requires a flexible schedule for working evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by business needs.
• Benefit package includes:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Sick Time.
• Complimentary meals provided six days per week, excluding designated aerification days.
• Our premier championship golf course is open for staff to enjoy on select Mondays.

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAHGCC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. PAHGCC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.