Swim Instructor

About the Role

Swim Teachers at Foss Swim School (FOSS) do more than teach swimming — they help students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills. With paid training and ongoing support, you’ll develop the skills to succeed in the water.

We’re looking for team members who want more than just a short‑term job. Whether you are beginning your teaching journey or looking to grow within aquatics, FOSS provides the training and support to help you grow with our team.

Compensation

• Base pay starts at $19.00 per hour.
• Additional training can increase the base amount.
• Weekend shifts add $3.00 per hour.
• Substitute shifts add $1.00 per hour.
• Quarterly performance bonus potential.

Schedule

• Part‑time, year‑round schedule with a minimum of 10–12 hours per week.
• Typically 3 shifts per week, each shift 3–5 hours.
• Weekday evening shifts start around 3:45 p.m.
• Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) available.
• Substitute shifts offered with a $1.00 per hour premium.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons for 1–4 students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment where students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and teammates through clear communication and collaboration.
• Adapt lessons to individual student needs while maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Maintain a positive, reliable, and professional attitude in every lesson.
• Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Be 18 years or older, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable working in a warm indoor pool.
• Work in and around a warm, humid indoor swimming pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 °F.
• Participate in water‑based training and instruction, including putting your face in the water, floating, going underwater, and demonstrating skills.
• Demonstrate basic swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Move safely throughout the pool and remain active in water up to 4 feet deep while teaching and supervising.
• Monitor students, communicate with families and teammates, and respond appropriately in a busy aquatic environment.
• Read and comprehend written and digital training materials; use a computer for online courses, videos, readings, and assessments.
• Perform overhead and below‑knee movements, including bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and other motions required to teach and assist students.
• Work safely around pool chemicals, industrial equipment, and other typical aquatic‑facility supplies.

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 (benefits vary by full‑time and part‑time status).

About Foss Swim School

FOSS Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and Colorado, with decades of success helping children become safe, confident swimmers. Learn more about our team at https://vimeo.com/760077423.