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 36 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 13 reviews)); "The training is extensive and will give you the ability and confidence you need to perform as a great teacher on day one." ((in 13 reviews)); "Flexible hours that can be changed every couple of months, very convenient for student workers" ((in 10 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Hard to get time off if you need it when short staffed" ((in 12 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

3.0

Jun 11, 2018

Swim instructor

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Awesome children, caring families, funnest job I have ever had; wouldn’t trade it for the world

Cons

Management very clique-y, feels very alone sometimes, hard for others to see your hard work. Try to get excited about it they mentally tear you down for it. BIG NEWBIE CUTURE; if you’re a newbie they want you to stay your roll. Always feeling like someone is talking behind your back.

4.0

Feb 17, 2017

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I really liked you get paid training and learn how to better your swimming technique. The pay is nice and above average Food at staff meetings and rewards also once a yr dance awards party with food. Management is nice and make you feel appreciated Some families and kids are really cool ! There is a higher weekend pay and lots of chances for raises

Cons

The training required sometimes driving far and lots of hours to complete. Even though you get paid nicely the hours sometimes aren't there and starting off you don't get a lot. changing and showering takes a lot of ur time and cleaning that you get paid minimum wage for. Crazy parents that don't appreciate you and think they can throw a fit and get what they want. Which they will get what they want. You get evaluated by parents and managers and sometimes score low for things out of your control Annoying kids that don't listen You are responsible for the lives of the children you teach and it can be stressful especially in your crazy classes when you have so much to get done.

4.0

Feb 12, 2025

Employment at Foss Swim School

Swimming instructor

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Pros

-The scheduling is flexible and consistent, which really helps with work-life balance -Pay is great, especially compared to other places in the industry -Weekend shifts come with extra pay, which is a nice bonus -The company culture is great – making me feel part of the team -There are plenty of growth opportunities if you're looking to advance in your career -I have been an employee for over nine years. That says a lot about the company -Overall, this is a great place to work – I’m proud to be part of it and its mission!

Cons

-Pay Cap ->There shouldn’t be a pay cap when teachers are consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals. Our hard work should be recognized and rewarded without limits. ->you do receive a 'bonus' at the end of the year -Weekend pay is higher, but the hours are shorter

Foss Swim School Response

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Thank you for sharing your experience and for your dedication over the past nine years! We love hearing that you appreciate the flexibility, pay, company culture, and growth opportunities—we strive to make this a great place to work for our team members. We also appreciate your feedback on areas for improvement. We value the hard work and commitment of our employees and always aim to create a positive and rewarding work environment. Thanks again for being part of our team and for all that you do!

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