Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School; Chanhassen, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Uniforms provided

Telemedicine & mental health support

Bonuses

Telemedicine & mental health support

Job summary

Foss Swim School is hiring a Swim Teacher to instruct students in the Swim Path curriculum in a warm, chlorinated pool environment. No experience is required as paid training is provided to confidently teach our program.

You will lead a safe, engaging class for 1–4 students, communicate progress to guardians, and embody the company pillars of Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong. This is a part-time role with evening shifts and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Comfortable working in a 91-degree, chlorinated indoor pool.
• Able to lift/hold up to 50 lbs.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Experience with children preferred (aquatic experience a plus).

Responsibilities

• Teach 1–4 students per class using hands-on instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum) and promote swimmer safety.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students, similar to working in daycare or childcare settings.
• Engage with parents/guardians on swimmer progress.
• Demonstrate the FOSS Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong.
• Bring FUN, energy, and connection to every lesson!

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Experience with children

Aquatic experience

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose
As a Swim Teacher at FOSS, you’ll teach life‑saving swim skills to children and adults in a fun, safe, and splashy environment. No experience needed—we provide paid training to help you confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum.

Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. You will lead the students in a structured, yet fun water environment to develop their life enriching skills to provide a lifetime of confidence and safety around water. Bring your ability to improvise, play, and connect because laughter is an important part of our teaching method.

Why You’ll Love Working at FOSS

• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact by teaching a life‑long skill
• Paid Training: We set you up for success
• Consistent Part-Time Schedule: Minimum 10‑12 hours/week

Competitive Pay: Starting at $19.50+/hour

• +$3/hour for weekend shifts
• +$1/hour for substitute shifts
• Performance bonuses (quarterly & annually)
• 401(k) with company match
• Cool uniforms & supportive leaders
• Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support

Schedule
Part-time (3 shifts/week)

• Shift Type:4‑5 hour shifts
• Weekday Evening Shifts (starting at 3:15pm)
• Substitute Shifts (+ $1.00/hour)

What You’ll Do

• Teach 1‑4 students per class using hands‑on instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum) and promote swimmer safety.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students, similar to working in daycare or childcare settings.
• Engage with parents/guardians on swimmer progress.
• Demonstrate the FOSS Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong
• Bring FUN, energy, and connection to every lesson!

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old
• Comfortable working in a 91-degree, chlorinated indoor pool
• Able to lift/hold up to 50 lbs.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Experience with children preferred (aquatic experience a plus)

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in water and go underwater to demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path Curriculum.
• Work in warm, humid indoor pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
• Ability to be exposed to noise, chemicals, industrial equipment, and supplies.
• Communicate respectively with teammates, adults, and children using clear, professional, and age‑appropriate language.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Come Grow with Us!
Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and Colorado with decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers. We are growing and hiring swim professionals for roles across all our schools.

This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career growth. We provide continuous training and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.

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.