Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

On-Demand Pay

Free Swim Lessons for Dependents

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Foss Swim School is looking for Swim Teachers in Ankeny, Iowa, who excel in teaching and mentoring students in aquatic skills. Ideal candidates will lead classes, foster safety, and build confidence among swimmers. This position offers part-time schedules with year-round opportunities and competitive pay starting at $19.00/hour.

Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the swimming community while enjoying the benefits that come with being part of Foss Swim School.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

2455 SW State St Ste 101, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position with a Purpose

At Foss Swim School (FOSS), Swim Teachers are more than 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 beginning your teaching journey or looking to grow within aquatics, FOSS is looking for Swim Teachers who want to grow their skills, build lasting relationships with students and families, and become trusted professionals in the water. If you are energized by teaching, connection, and continuous growth, FOSS offers training, support, and long‑term opportunity to help you thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working at FOSS

• Team First: Our team members are the reason we have incredibly high customer satisfaction rates and repeat students. They make learning and work FUN!
• Meaningful Impact: Every lesson helps children and adults develop confidence, safety, and life‑long skills around water, making an impact like professionals in childcare and daycare.
• Year‑round Schedules (Part‑time): A consistent, year‑round opportunity where you can build strong relationships with students, families, and teammates.
• Paid Training Hours: We provide paid training to help you confidently teach the FOSS Swim Path curriculum and offer ongoing instructional and leadership education.
• Competitive Wages: Hourly starting at $19.00 plus additional earning potential. We invest in our team members by continuing to develop their skills and offer quarterly performance bonuses, training with increased earning potential, and career growth opportunities.

Compensation

• Base Pay: starts at $19.00/hour
• Additional training earns an increase to base amount
• Substitute shifts: +$1.00/hour
• Quarterly performance bonus potential

Role Overview

Our Swim Teachers do more than lead lessons. They build trust with students, encourage progress, and create consistency that families count on. We value team members who want to stay, develop their skills, and become a familiar, encouraging presence for swimmers over time. At FOSS, long‑term commitment matters because relationships are at the heart of how students grow.

Schedule

• Part‑time, year‑round schedule with a minimum of 10‑12 hours per week.
• Typically 3 shifts per week, each shift 3‑4 hours.
• Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:15 p.m.
• Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday)
• Substitute shifts (+ $1.00/hour)

Key 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 18+ years old, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and 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.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• 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 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• On‑Demand Pay
• Employee Discount – 25% off Retail
• Free Swim Lessons for Dependents
• Career Development with Advancement Opportunities
• Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support

*Benefits vary by full‑time and part‑time.

About FOSS

Grow with FOSS: 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.

Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.