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Swim South Bay
Founded in 2008 by Head Coach, Marisa Watts Cozort, Swim South Bay is the "boutique" team of the South Bay.  Through coaching, running swim lessons, teaching and being a parent herself, Marisa created a team in which she would WANT to put her own children into.  BAY caters to the needs of the busy Bay Area family; to those who want to "try out" being on a swim team, to those who have made our sport a part of their family life, and everyone in between!  With no mandatory volunteer hours, required number of practices to attend each week and coaches who do not believe that swimming is THE most important part of your swimmers' lives (but rather a part of the bigger picture), that leaves us with a group of water lovers who ENJOY being at the pool!  Swim South Bay has a group that fits the needs of every swimmer. 
 
Our aquatics staff emphasizes individual and team growth with professional guidance that stresses a thorough knowledge of the sport, a healthy lifestyle and the spirit of sportsmanship. You entrust your children to our coaching staff and we hope to provide them with a safe and nurturing environment. We seek to provide an opportunity for all water lovers, regardless of age and ability, to reach their highest personal potential as both people and athletes. We understand that winning is much more than a place at the end of a race or score at the end of the game . Our staff is committed to helping your children grow in character, physical development and skill.  But most importantly, we hope your water lovers will have fun!    

BAY was founded on the  premise of teaching “balance” to our swimmers. Too many youth sports today follow  the “all or nothing” approach to sport and to life. Our staff believes  there is  more to life than swimming and we encourage our athletes to experience all  it has to offer. We hope our swimmers learn to love our sport just as much as we do, but encourage them to live beyond the pool. There are ways to maintain a healthy balance of  family, school, faith and sports.  BAY provides one path while helping your children learn, grow and excel in swimming.  Many of our swimmers have already found swimming to be their “calling” and have BIG goals ahead of them. We will encourage, train and help each and every one of them  reach their individual goals -- no matter how big or small.

We provide four major practice groups for our swimmers:  Senior and Varsity (advanced competitive), High School Prep, JV+ and Junior Varsity (intermediate competitive), Gold and the Seasonal Race Team (for beginners and intermediate swimmers.)  

Jan 25, 2026  
Seasonal Swim Instructor
Swim South Bay’s swim lesson program serves swimmers of all ages and abilities in a supportive, positive environment. All lessons are one-on-one allowing instructors to tailor each session to the swimmer’s unique needs, goals, and comfort level in the water. Rather than a level-based system, we focus on individual progress, meeting each swimmer where they are and helping them build confidence, comfort, and skill in the water over time.   Swimmers are enrolled in a weekly lesson program, attending four 25 minute sessions per week (Monday through Thursday), allowing instructors to build strong relationships and create consistent, personalized instruction. Our swim lesson program is swum seasonally during the summer (June through the end of July). We are seeking enthusiastic, patient, and dependable swim instructors who are passionate about working with swimmers of all ages. Instructors will provide engaging, safe, and individualized swim instruction while fostering a...
Swim South Bay San Jose, CA, USA Seasonal
Jan 22, 2026  
Age Group Coach
Swim South Bay is an athlete-centered swim program committed to developing confident, skilled swimmers in a positive and supportive environment. We emphasize strong fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of the sport. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Age Group Swim Coach to lead and support young swimmers (ages 6-13). The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young athletes, skilled at teaching stroke technique, and excited to be a part of a collaborative coaching team. We are in search of a coach who is patient and energetic. They will serve as a positive role model, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. This coach will work closely with the head race team coach and fellow staff to support swimmer progression, prepare athletes for competition, and maintain clear, positive communication with families.  Practices are located in San Jose (Willow Glen neighborhood), Monday through Thursday from 4-7pm. There is some work on...
Swim South Bay San Jose, CA, USA Part time