Swim Instructor

About the role

Foss Swim School (FOSS) seeks experienced and enthusiastic Swim Teachers to join our team. These positions go beyond being instructors; they are mentors, educators, and trusted leaders who help 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.
• 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.
• Passion for teaching and a love for the water.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with company match.
• On-demand pay.
• Employee discount of 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 leading to increased earning potential. Weekend shifts earn an additional $3.00/hour, and substitute shifts earn an additional $1.00/hour. Quarterly performance bonuses are also available.

Schedule

This is a consistent, year-round opportunity with a part-time, year-round schedule requiring a minimum of 12 hours per week. Typically, 3 shifts per week, each approximately 4 hours. Shifts typically start around 3:30 p.m. and may include weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday).

Contact

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