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Find a job you love at The Kroc.

Our dedicated staff and volunteers are part of what makes The Kroc Center so special. Their commitment to serving others and creating a welcoming environment helps create a community. Applying for a position here is easy! Simply click on the button below and apply online.

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Kroc Center Named One of 2025’s Best Christian Workplaces

We’re honored to share that The Salvation Army Kroc Center has been named one of the 2025 Best Christian Workplaces by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI)! This national recognition celebrates organizations that excel in creating healthy, Christ-centered work environments rooted in purpose, trust, and leadership.

As part of The Salvation Army’s mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination, the Kroc Center strives to be a place where staff and volunteers feel inspired, supported, and spiritually fulfilled. From youth programs to community services, everything we do is guided by our values of faith, service, excellence, and compassion.

This award reflects the dedication of our incredible team, who work daily to create a welcoming and transformative environment for our community. We're proud to be recognized among organizations that lead with integrity and live out their faith in action.

Join a workplace with purpose. Explore current opportunities to grow your career—and your calling—at the Kroc Center.

Join Our Team as the Creative Lead at the Kroc Center!

The San Diego Kroc Center is seeking a Creative Designer  (Assistant Marketing Manager, reporting to the Director of Marketing) to lead and elevate our visual storytelling across digital, web, print and experiential platforms. This role sets the creative design direction for the organization, ensuring brand consistency while pushing fresh, engaging ideas that inspire our community. The Creative Designer will manage projects from concept to completion, collaborate across departments, and oversee timelines, workflows, and deliverables with confidence and clarity. This position also includes people management—mentoring creative contributors, fostering collaboration, and bringing out the best in the team. We’re looking for someone who balances strategy with imagination, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a high level of awesomeness—energy, creativity, and heart—to everything they design.

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Current Available Positions

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Salvation Army Kroc Center. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions. Click on one of the positions below to learn more and apply. All Kroc Center employees receive many perks such as free gym membership, discounts on programs, access to three pools, opportunities for advancement and more!

Questions? Contact our us at krocinfo@usw.salvationarmy.org or call 619.269.1426
 

CREATIVE LEAD / ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER
This role sets and executes creative design direction, manages projects from concept to completion, and oversees workflows to ensure high-quality, on-brand results. The Creative Lead will also support and manage creative contributors, balancing people leadership with hands-on design. We’re looking for a strategic, organized, and highly creative professional who brings ideas, energy, and a little extra awesomeness to everything they do.
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MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR - GYM
Be the heartbeat of the Kroc! Our Customer Service Coordinator ensures smooth daily operations, supports staff, trains new team members, and keeps communication flowing so guests enjoy top-notch service every day.
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GUEST SERVICES - GYM
The Kroc Center Guest Services Associate is the first point of contact for members and ensures that they have a great experience while on campus. You will exhibit a friendly and professional demeanor in all guest interactions as you document and ensure any issues are resolved. You will undergo product knowledge training about the facilities and its amenities to address questions.
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GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR II
To give instruction to all ages and levels in the area of gymnastics in the Performing Arts department. Design instructional programs and demonstrate proper techniques and styling to all levels of participants.
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ICE SKATING INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME)
As a key member of the Ice Arena team, the Ice Skating Instructor is responsible for teaching the learn to skate program.
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JUNIOR ICE SKATING INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME)
As a key member of the Ice Arena team, the Junior Ice Skating Instructor is responsible for teaching the learn to skate program.
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LIFEGUARDS
With three pools and flexible hours, being a Lifeguard at the Kroc Center is a great part-time position. 
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MUSIC INSTRUCTORS
Bring your love of music to the community by teaching piano, guitar, ukulele or voice. 
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STAGE TECHNICIAN
Seeking technical support including rigging, lighting, sound, and basic carpentry as needed for the performances and events at the Performing Arts Centers.
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STAGE TECHNICIAN II
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of lighting equipment and inventory as well as knowledge and operations of theater lighting and sound consoles.
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SWIM INSTRUCTORS / DIVING BOARD COACHES / WATER POLO COACHES

Have a great time teaching swim lessons, diving, and water polo. So many perks!
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADER
Youth Development Leaders (PT) will work with youth of various ages from 6 months to 14 years. YDL's supervise and lead activities for Day Camps, Playcare, After-school Enrichment, and other Youth based programs. 
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Make a difference & become a lifeguard!

Free lifeguard training for those who are not yet lifeguard certified

We’re hiring lifeguards to watch over our community pools in a fun and welcoming environment. Hours are flexible and perfect for students or those with busy schedules.

Shifts available (Opening and closing shifts are needed most)

  • Monday – Friday, 5:00am – 8:30pm

  • Saturday, 7:00am – 4:30pm

  •  Sunday, 7:30am – 3:30pm


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If you’re not currently certified by the Red Cross, please apply so we can ensure you are trained in time.

In order to start this position, you must successfully complete all necessary lifeguard certifications. Training for lifeguard certifications will be provided onsite.

To apply you must be able to swim 500 yards in under 10 minutes; complete a 100 yard breaststroke, and be able to tread water for 2 minutes.

 

We offer flexible schedules with morning, daytime, evening and weekend hours available. Competitive pay rates offered, see open job positions for details. We provide free facility use of our recreation centers, Masters Swim Program and discounted classes and golf. In addition we offer college scholarship opportunities, and room for advancement in managerial positions.

New to Lifeguarding?  You must pass the Lifeguarding Course before applying for a job.  Fill out the form below if you’d like to take the Lifeguarding Course.

Been a lifeguard, but need re-certification? We’ll re-certify you!

If you are currently certified, submit an application online – use blue button below to get started.

Minimum Age and Skills Required:  16 years old.  Must be a strong swimmer.

Lifeguarding Course:  32 hours of training

  • The Kroc Center will reimburse the cost of the class for those who work for us.  Please ask for details.
  • Training does not provide conditioning or swim instruction, only Lifeguarding skills, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

Pre-screening Skills Test:  Lifeguard candidates must proficiently demonstrate the following pre-screening skills on the first day of class in order to continue in the course.

  • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, swimming on back or side is not allowed.  Swim goggles may be used.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes continuously without stopping, using only the legs.  Candidates should place their hands under their armpits and their head must remain above water.
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive, feet or head first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on their back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.  Place the object on the side of the pool, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps

    Apply today 

 

Camp Kroc is Awesome
You should work here

Start Date: June 3
Summer Camp dates: June 10 - August 13
Our counselors are part of what makes Camp Kroc so special, their commitment to serving others and creating a welcoming environment gives kids the acceptance and nurturing they need to grow. Working at Camp Kroc gives you the opportunity to inspire a new generation while providing you with an amazing experience you don't want to miss. Applying for a position here is easy! Simply click on the button below and apply online.

Benefits of working at Camp Kroc 

  • Fun environment with spirit dress-up days!
  • Participate in camp activities such as swimming, ice skating, and rock climbing
  • Free membership to our on-site gym
  • Nurture kids in a safe environment
  • Great starter job and experience
  • Mission focused so you can give back to the community and make a positive impact, all while you work!

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Learn more about Camp Kroc 

 

 

 

I love the Kroc Center. I want to give back to the community and
The Salvation Army for all the things they have done for me - I couldn't ask for more. 

–Priscilla Orosco, House Supervisor

 

 

Valuing People Means Fair and Equal Hiring from beginning to end.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

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Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, protect qualified individuals from discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. Disability discrimination includes not making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, barring undue hardship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212, prohibits job discrimination and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment disabled veterans, recently separated veterans (within three years of discharge or release from active duty), other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veterans (veterans who, while on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded).

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