Swim Instructor

About the role

At Foss Swim School (FOSS), 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. Whether you are new to teaching or looking to advance your career, FOSS offers training, support, and long-term opportunity to help you thrive.

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.
• 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.
• Safety awareness and ability to respond to safety situations.
• Ability to 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.
• 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.
• Positive attitude and ability to build trust.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations.
• Passion for teaching and helping others.

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+ other earning potential. Compensation includes weekend shifts (+$3.00/hour) and substitute shifts (+$1.00/hour).

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).

What You’ll Own

• Hands-on instruction using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• A safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Strong relationships with students and families.
• Collaboration with fellow team members.
• Ownership of each lesson preparation and adaptation.
• Observation and recognition of student performance and safety risks.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and purpose in every class.
• Modeling the FOSS Cultural Pillars.