Swim Instructor / Teacher

Foss Swim School; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks passionate individuals to become Swim Teachers, making a meaningful impact by teaching essential swimming skills to children and adults. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity for year-round employment. Join a collaborative team that values fun and engagement while providing comprehensive training and support. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, you'll help build confidence and safety around water for students of all ages. If you love water and want to share that passion, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount – 25% off Retail

Free Swim Lessons for Dependents

Referral Bonuses

Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support

Position Specific Training

Advanced Skill Training

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and comfortable in a pool setting.
• Experience with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on swim instruction and promote swimmer safety.
• Ensure a safe and engaging experience for students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Experience with Children

High Energy

Education

Minimum Age 18

Job description

Description

As a FOSS Swim Instructor (actual title is Swim Teacher), you will make memorable moments for children of all ages by teaching life-swim skills in a fun, splashy, and safe environment.

Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you with the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. This position allows you to 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.

Why Our Team Members Love FOSS:

• Splashy Culture: Our team members are the reason we have incredibly high customer satisfaction rates and repeat students. They make learning and work FUN!
• Meaningful Impact to Others: Teach children of all ages and adults an important life-skill to swim and stay safe around water.
• Consistent Schedule (Part-time): We will work around your schedule to coordinate a consistent schedule for you to build relationships with students and families.
• Year-round Employment: Reliable schedules and advancement opportunities to grow your career with us!
• Paid Training Hours: We provide you with all the educational resources to be successful in your current and future role.
• Competitive Wages (hourly $19.50+ other earning potential) & Benefits: We invest in our team members by continuing to develop their skills and offer performance bonuses, additional earnings, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, Supportive Leaders: We are here to support YOU!

Job Type: Part-time (minimum 12 hours / week)

Shift Type: 3 to 5-hour shifts

• Weekday Evening Shifts (starting around 3:00pm or 3:30pm)
• Weekend Shifts (includes additional $3.00 / hour pay)
• Substitute Shifts (includes additional $1.00 / hour pay)

Main Responsibilities as a Swim Teacher:

• Manage a class of 1-4 students by providing hands-on swim instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum), promote swimmer safety, and teach life-enriching skills.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students.
• Build partnerships and interact with the student’s parent or guardian on their progress.
• Support & demonstrate our four Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong.
• Bring laughter, smiles, & FUN!

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Comfortable working in a pool setting.
• Work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Positive attitude and high energy.
• Practice good communication skills.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Aquatic background preferred, but not required.

Team Member Benefits & Perks

• Position Specific Training
• Advanced Skill Training
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount – 25% off Retail
• Free Swim Lessons for Dependents
• Referral Bonuses
• Growing company with Advancement Opportunities
• Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support

Come Grow with Us!

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

APPLY NOW! Our hiring process is quick and allows us to get to know each other.

First Interview (virtual) ~ Second Interview & Tour (on-site) ~ Offer & Welcome!

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.