Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

On Demand Pay

Employee discount – 25%

Free swim lessons for dependents

Referral bonuses

Career development

Virtual telemedicine

Job summary

Foss Swim School is seeking a part-time Swim Teacher in the United States. You will teach swimming to students, using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum, foster a safe and encouraging learning environment, and build lasting relationships with families and teammates.

The role offers paid training, weekend and evening shifts, and opportunities for pay increases through additional training and bonuses. Prioritize safety, engagement, and growth for every student.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a warm indoor pool.
• Willing to teach and interact with children.
• Ability to adapt lessons for individual students.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons for 1–4 students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment and build confidence in water safety.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and teammates.
• Adapt lessons to each student’s needs while maintaining safety.
• Bring a reliable, professional attitude to every lesson and be enthusiastic about helping others.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Patience

Customer service

Age 18+

Job description

Position with a Purpose

At Foss Swim School (FOSS), Swim Teachers do more than teach swimming — they help students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills. With paid training and ongoing support, we’ll help you build the skills to succeed in the water.

• Must be 18+ years old
• Starting at $19.50/hour, with opportunities for increased pay through additional training, weekend shifts (+$3/hour), and quarterly bonuses
• Part-time, year-round: minimum 10-12 hours per week, typically 3 shifts
• Weekday evenings (starting around 3:30pm) and weekend availability

You’ll Grow Your Earnings & Skills – Compensation

• Base Pay: starts at $19.50/hour
• Additional training earns an increase to base amount
• Weekend shifts: +$3.00/hour
• Substitute shifts: +$1.00/hour
• Quarterly performance bonus potential

A Role Built on Relationships

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 is 3-5 hours
• Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:30pm
• Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday)
• Substitute shifts (+ $1.00/hour)

What Success Looks Like

• Teach swim lessons for 1-4 students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment where students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and teammates through clear communication and collaboration.
• Adapt lessons to individual student needs while maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Bring a positive, reliable, and professional attitude to every lesson.
• Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.
• Be 18+ years old, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable working in a warm indoor pool.

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.

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
• Benefits vary by full-time and part-time.

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.

Watch this link to learn more about our team: https://vimeo.com/760077423

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.