Swim Instructor

About the role

Foss Swim School is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Swim Teachers to join our team. As a Swim Teacher, you will be more than just an instructor; you will be a mentor, educator, and trusted leader who helps students build confidence and life-long safety skills in and around the water.

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.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).
• Ability to work in a warm, humid indoor swimming pool environment.
• Knowledge of the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to build trust.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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 $19.00, with additional training earning an increase to base amount. Weekend shifts: +$3.00/hour. Substitute shifts: +$1.00/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 is 3-4-hours. Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:45 p.m. Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday). Substitute shifts (+ $1.00/hour).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work in and around a warm, humid indoor swimming pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
• Participate in water-based training and instruction, including putting your face in the water, floating, going underwater, and demonstrating skills within the FOSS Swim Path® curriculum.
• Demonstrate basic swim strokes, including 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.
• Effectively monitor students, communicate with students, families, and teammates, and respond appropriately in a busy aquatic environment.
• 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.

Company Information

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. This position is more than a job — it is an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that invests in its people through training, mentorship, and internal growth opportunities.

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Our hiring process is quick and allows us to get to know each other. First Interview (virtual) ~ Second Interview & Tour (on-site) ~ Offer & Welcome!