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)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 12 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 11 reviews)); "lots of lessons but well formatted and comprehensive training." ((in 8 reviews)); "The people I work with are amazing!" ((in 8 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 11 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

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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

Ratings by category

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Senior management

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Career opportunities

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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Reviews by job title

224 reviews

5.0

Jun 5, 2025

Wonderful

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, wonderful people, if you love working with kids and enjoy swimming, this is a great choice!

Cons

Parents can be a pain in the butt to work with

Foss Swim School Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying the environment, the people, and the meaningful work of helping kids build confidence in the water. Strong relationships with parents and guardians are a key part of the FOSS experience — they help us create the best possible path for each swimmer. If you ever need support navigating those conversations, your leaders are here to help. We’re all committed to making sure both our team and our families feel supported every step of the way. Thanks for all you do and for being a valued part of the FOSS family!

5.0

May 22, 2025

Great place to be and grow at!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

family feel, great communication throughout the company. feeling supported by leaders, growth opportunities.

Cons

none, so far! things have been great.

Foss Swim School Response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you're feeling supported and connected — fostering a family feel and strong communication across the company is something we care deeply about. It's also great to know you're seeing growth opportunities and feeling positive about your experience so far. We're committed to continuing that momentum and making FOSS a place where team members can thrive. Thanks again for being a part of the team!

5.0

May 4, 2025

Great Employer

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun place to work, good compensation, training and collaboration

Cons

Time off can be difficult due to the nature of the position

Foss Swim School Response

Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so glad you found FOSS to be a fun place to work with great collaboration, training, and compensation — those are all things we work hard to provide, and it’s great to hear they stood out to you. We recognize that time off can sometimes be tricky to coordinate in a role that follows a set lesson schedule, and we’re always looking for ways to better support work-life balance while still meeting the needs of our swimmers and families. We love your advice — keeping things fun and exciting is what FOSS is all about, and our teams play a big role in making that happen. Thanks again for being part of our mission!

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