Swim Instructor

About the role

At Foss Swim School, Swim Teachers are more than just instructors; they are mentors, educators, and trusted leaders who help students build confidence and life-long safety skills in and around the water. This role offers a consistent, year-round opportunity to build strong relationships with students, families, and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1–4 students per class using hands-on instruction and the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students build confidence, skills, and lifelong water safety habits.
• Build strong relationships with students and families by celebrating progress, sharing updates, and creating an experience that keeps swimmers motivated and families confident.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to support school goals and ensure every student receives exceptional instruction.
• Take ownership of each lesson by preparing, adapting, and helping swimmers achieve their goals.
• Observe student performance, recognize safety risks, and maintain awareness of multiple students at all times.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and purpose to every class while helping students reach important milestones.
• Model the FOSS Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, and Belong.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a warm indoor pool environment.
• Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.
• Build trust through reliability, positivity, and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and connect easily with students, families, and teammates.
• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and customer-focused environment.
• Adapt quickly and bring energy to every lesson.
• Eager to learn and grow as a teacher.

Qualifications

• Basic swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Safely move throughout the pool and remain active in water up to 4 feet deep while teaching, supervising students, and responding to safety situations.
• Read and comprehend written and digital training materials and use a computer to complete online training courses, videos, reading assignments, and assessments.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and other movements required to teach and assist students.
• Work safely around pool chemicals, industrial equipment, and other supplies commonly found in an aquatic facility.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to handle challenging situations.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with company match.
• On-demand pay.
• Employee discount – 25% off retail.
• Free swim lessons for dependents.
• Referral bonuses.
• Career development with advancement opportunities.
• Virtual telemedicine and mental health support.

Pay

Hourly starting at $19.50, with additional training potentially increasing the base amount. Weekend shifts earn an additional $3.00/hour, and substitute shifts earn an additional $1.00/hour. Quarterly performance bonuses are also available.

Schedule

Apart from weekend shifts and substitute shifts, the typical schedule involves 3 shifts per week, each approximately 4 hours long, typically starting around 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Application

To apply, visit this link to learn more about the team and apply now. Our hiring process is quick and allows us to get to know each other through virtual interviews, on-site tours, and offers.