Is Foss Swim School a good company to work for?

Foss Swim School has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 224 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at Foss Swim School to a friend and 90% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Foss Swim School have been left by employees working as Swim Teacher , Swim Instructor and Shift Coordinator .

Does Foss Swim School pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Foss Swim School employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Foss Swim School. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Foss Swim School?

91% of Foss Swim School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Foss Swim School 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Foss Swim School?

Swim Instructor (77) , Swim Teacher (27) , Shift Coordinator (14) , Instructor (8) , Teacher (7) , Teacher Assistant (7) , Assistant Manager (4) , Swimming Instructor (4) , Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (3) , Manager (3) , Office Manager (3) , General Manager (2) , Shift Supervisor (2) , Supervisor (2) , Swim Teacher/Lifeguard (2)

What are the pros of working at Foss Swim School according to real employee reviews?

"They are flexible and good pay" ((in 39 reviews)); "lots of lessons but well formatted and comprehensive training." ((in 13 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 10 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 10 reviews)); "The people I work with are amazing!" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Foss Swim School according to real employee reviews?

"Management doesn’t care whether you’re sick or need a personal day— any time off is considered a write up." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is not consistent with the things they say and how they respond to situations depending on the person." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Foss Swim School locations?

Chicago , Saint Paul , Minneapolis , Fargo , Maple Grove , Plymouth , Elmwood Park , Highland Park , Libertyville , Savage , Niles , Chanhassen , Ankeny , Saint Louis Park , O'Fallon , Glenview , Saint Charles , Saint Louis , Eden Prairie , Blaine , Woodbury , Bolingbrook , Sun Prairie , South Barrington , Richfield , Vernon Hills , Western Springs , Ballwin , San Antonio , Shakopee

Foss Swim School reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(224 total reviews)

Jonathan Foss

94% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

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Foss Swim School has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 224 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Foss Swim School employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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224 reviews

4.0

May 28, 2026

Friendly staff but training can be overwhelming

Swim teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All the staff are very friendly and eager to train.

Cons

It felt like they were in a rush to train new teachers so it can be overwhelming.

5.0

Feb 25, 2026

Love water

Swimming teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, nice people, learn to teach swimming effectively

Cons

can get burnt out easily

4.0

Nov 19, 2025

Incredibly Positive and Extremely Collaborative

Teacher assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

While working with Foss, I have been able to participate in a multitude of trainings to better expand my knowledge in the swim industry. Having the chance to observe their hiring time, it is clear their deciding factor for building a team is based upon collaborative efforts and diversity in their team. Foss has also provided the ability to build a schedule that orks best for my personal time along with the others memebers. It is clear that everyone who works for Foss has their best interest at heart and provide one on one meetings with their Leadership team. Training is done in portions and the training groups are small and personable which allow for connecting with new hires and the trainers. Hourly start pay is above the national average.

Cons

There is a learning curve when completeing the trainings. I have found that the online portion of training can feel a bit redundent but you are then able to apply what you have learned once you begin the in water training portions. Part time employes do not have the option to emroll for healthcare.

Foss Swim School Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve enjoyed the training opportunities, the collaborative and diverse team environment, and the flexibility in scheduling. We’re glad our small, personable training groups and one-on-one support from leadership have helped you feel connected and supported. We also appreciate your honest feedback on the learning curve and the online training experience, as well as your suggestions for streamlining access to forms and documents. Your insights help us continue improving the experience for our team members. Thank you for your dedication and for being a valued part of the FOSS team!

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