Teacher Assistant

Foss Swim School; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative swim school making waves in Colorado! As a Teacher Assistant, you'll support swim instructors, engage with students and parents, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment. With a focus on collaboration and continuous training, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a thriving company dedicated to swimming education. Dive into your career with us and help create a positive impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay and great benefits!

Benefits

Position Specific Training

Advanced Skill Training

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount – 25% off Retail

Free Swim Lessons for Dependents

Referral Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year at FOSS preferred; must complete Certified Trainer Program.
• Experience in retail, health and fitness, or similar fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support swim teachers in delivering high-quality instruction.
• Engage with teachers and parents to ensure effective class management.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Retail or Health and Fitness

Job description

Description

FOSS is making waves with its first-ever expansion into Colorado! With 31 schools already thriving across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, FOSS is now bringing its premier swim experience to the Centennial State. The new locations—Northglenn, Westminster, Lone Tree, and Castle Rock—will feature all the top-tier amenities that make FOSS a leader in swim education. Students will enjoy pools heated to a cozy 91 degrees, private changing stalls for added comfort, air-conditioned viewing rooms for families, and cutting-edge air and water filtration systems. Get ready, Colorado—FOSS is diving in!

Be Part of Our Grand Opening Team – Important dates to remember.

• June – FOSS will start conducting interviews
• July – Position Specific Trainings begins (specific days/times listed below)
  • Cohort 1: July 21 - August 10
  • Cohort 2: August 11 - August 31
• August – Time to get into the pools with a splash!

Company Description:

Jump into a career at FOSS! It is no secret that at FOSS, we Love Water. We were founded on the premise that anyone can learn to swim well, unlocking opportunities for a lifetime. Since 1993, we’ve been helping kids and adults swim more safely and achieve their dreams. FOSS is a premier swim school with 30+ schools across the Midwest and we are poised for growth. You’ll find a welcoming place full of diverse perspectives where YOU, and your work, matter. Collaboration and a willingness to learn are keys to what drives us forward.

This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we believe and have proven success with internally promoting our talented team members to advance their careers. We provide continuous trainings and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.

Check out this link to learn more about our team members. https://vimeo.com/760077423

Position Purpose:

The part-time Teacher Assistant (actual title) is responsible for supporting swim teachers with the teaching of classes, management of equipment and the deck. This role plays a significant role in customer service and overall school impression with our swimmers and parents/guardians.

Main Responsibilities as a Teacher Assistant:

Teacher Training

• Support Swim Teachers in delivering high quality instruction using FOSS swim school tools, techniques, and mechanisms
• Engage teachers by helping manage classes
• Answer questions from teachers and parents/guardians
• Assist with equipment management and distribution
• Create welcoming environment and culture

Pool Safety

• Educate on water awareness with teachers, students, and parents/guardians
• Maintain FOSS training standards
• Support successful class management

Customer Service

• Be present in and out of the schools as a FOSS Brand Ambassador
• Build relationships with customers to create loyalty and excitement about the Foss Brand Purpose, programming, and community

Facility Care

• Upholds facility cleanliness standards

POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING: We like to make learning fun and have designated training cohorts to set you up for success. These cohorts provide a structured training schedule and allows you to learn and have fun with your team!

*Attending both training days/times for the full cohort session is required.

Cohort 1: July 21 - August 10

• 1a: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• 1b: Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Cohort 2: August 11 - August 31

• 2a: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• 2b: Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Qualifications:

• 1 year employed at FOSS preferred, not required.
• Required to complete the Certified Trainer Program.
• Experience in retail, health and fitness, restaurant, or other related experience preferred.
• Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to participate in organizational, employee or community engagement events as necessary.
• Successfully Complete Position Specific Training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually and as a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information, possess a high degree of personal integrity and sound judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions: (if applicable)

• Ability to work in water and demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Work in an indoor pool facility that will be warm and humid with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
• Ability to work in areas exposed to noise, chemicals, and industrial equipment and supplies.
• Speak with others, including children, using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
• Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 15 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance.
• Review documents, computer monitors or displays with potentially small print.
• Operate a computer, handheld device such as an iPad, phone and other common office tools or controls.
• Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement.

Compensation Details:

• $20.50 per hour

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

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

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.

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