Location: Solar Swim & Gym – Antioch, CA
Job type: Part-time (3–25 hrs/week) + growth to more hours
Schedule: After school, evenings, weekends (flexible blocks)
About Solar Swim & Gym
Solar Swim & Gym is a community-centered swim + fitness facility serving kids, teens, and adults. We’re also building a neuroinclusive coaching environment—clear routines, calm communication, and strength-based support—so athletes with ADHD, autism, sensory differences, anxiety, and other learning profiles can thrive.
We’re hiring for (choose your lane)
- Fitness Coaches / Trainers (youth fitness, small-group training, adult fitness, strength & conditioning)
About the Role
The Fitness Coach will lead classes and clinics that combine conditioning, teamwork, and technical skill-building. The ideal candidate will create a positive environment that encourages confidence, fitness, and sportsmanship in young athletes.
What you’ll do
- Coach safe, fun, structured sessions using predictable routines and clear expectations
- Use simple, supportive communication (visual cues, short instructions, consistent transitions)
- Adjust on the fly for sensory needs (noise, lighting, waiting time, touch/spotting preferences) while keeping the group moving
- Reinforce progress with strengths-based feedback and calm redirection
- Communicate with parents/guardians about goals, wins, and next steps
- Set up/clean up your area; follow safety + incident procedures
You’re a fit if you
- Have coaching/teaching experience and enjoy working with kids and families
- Are reliable, calm under pressure, and comfortable leading groups
- Can follow a lesson plan and adapt for different learning styles
- Believe great coaching includes accessibility, patience, and dignity
Preferred (not required)
- Experience with neurodivergent athletes, adaptive recreation, special education, ABA-informed coaching, OT/PT settings, or behavioral support
- Fitness: NASM/ACE/NSCA or related certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Core Traits
- Energetic, organized, and great with children.
- Team-first mentality and open to collaboration.
- Values structure, encouragement, and consistent communication.
- Passion for inspiring young athletes to enjoy movement and personal growth.
Benefits/Perks
- Fun team atmosphere
- Flexible hours
- Valuable work experience
- Increased social opportunities
- Paid training + curriculum support (including sensory-aware routines and behavior-support basics)
- Consistent schedules available
- Growth path to Lead Coach / Program Lead (Neuroinclusive Programs)
- Free/discounted facility perks
Your Family’s Fun and Fitness Destination
The club for real people.
Solar Swim & Gym isn’t your average fitness club. We’re the club for real people of all sizes, ages, genders, and races. We’re a community and a place that welcomes everyone. The bonds of friendship begin here and last for decades.
But don’t take our word for it. Just ask around. We’ve been here since 1939 teaching thousands of children and generations of families in Antioch how to swim.
With our recent renovations, it’s easy to understand why our members love this place. When you’re in the Sun lying under a Palm tree with your friends and family close by, Solar Swim & Gym feels like a resort.
In today’s world, it’s easy to get distracted with electronic devices. Here is the opportunity to unplug. Reward yourself and take a break. Join us and lounge or play in the sparking pool with your kids. Tone up in the gym. Become an Aquacise Water Warrior. Learn how to play Pickle Ball. Teach your kid how to play basketball. Gather outside with your friends and family to BBQ and celebrate special times in your life.
Solar Swim & Gym is a community of friends where fitness is fun and becomes part of your family’s life at a price you can afford. Call us for a tour.