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?

"pay is great" ((in 35 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 14 reviews)); "Nice coworkers, they really make the job fun." ((in 11 reviews)); "The people I work with are amazing!" ((in 10 reviews)); "lots of lessons but well formatted and comprehensive training." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Time off can be difficult due to the nature of the position" ((in 15 reviews)); "The head manager I had would brag about how he was "not a manager/not a good manager," and rather than learn how to do better, he took pride in his shortcomings." ((in 6 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

5.0

Aug 26, 2025

Great place to work

Swim teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

a very positive work environment

Cons

you are in the chlorine your whole shift

Foss Swim School Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you’ve found the work environment to be such a positive one—that’s exactly the kind of culture we strive to create. We also understand that working in the pool means spending a lot of time around chlorine. We encourage you to reach out to your leaders for resources and tips to help protect your hair and skin—we want you to feel supported both in and out of the water. We truly appreciate your feedback and are excited to have you on the team!

5.0

Aug 22, 2025

Great part time position

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong leadership and great training program when first starting, lots of opportunities for advancement

Cons

Hard to take time off especially when sick because of nature of work

Foss Swim School Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear you value the strong leadership, thorough training, and the opportunities for advancement—we’re proud of the pathways we’ve built for team members to grow. We also understand it can be challenging to take time off in our line of work. We encourage you to reach out to your leaders for support and resources when situations like illness arise, as your health and well-being are very important to us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful to have you on the team!

5.0

Jul 23, 2025

Love it!

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work, fun problem solving, unique situations, never a boring day and a decent work like balance!

Cons

Turnover/age of avg employee leads to turnover

Foss Swim School Response

9mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We love hearing that you enjoy the variety, problem-solving, and balance that come with being part of our team—it really is never a boring day here! We also appreciate your honest feedback about turnover. Retention is very important to us, and we encourage our leaders to collaborate closely with our HR team on strategies to support and strengthen our teams. Your insights mean a lot, and we’re excited you’ve found the work both fun and rewarding!

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