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 33 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 13 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 12 reviews)); "lots of lessons but well formatted and comprehensive training." ((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?

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

3.0

Apr 10, 2025

Coach

Swimming coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good time and nice salary

Cons

hot a lot of water and swaty

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you had a good time working with us and felt the pay was strong — we appreciate all that you brought to the team. We understand that working in a warm pool environment can be physically demanding. Our leaders are always thinking about best practices and sharing tips to help team members take care of their bodies and stay comfortable throughout the day. Your feedback is helpful as we continue to support our staff in and out of the water!

4.0

Mar 24, 2025

Awesome part time work

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training and support from supervisors. The team takes pride in their work and wants to see their teachers succeed.

Cons

No full time availability, manager was unprofessional at times.

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you felt supported by your supervisors and team—it’s important to us that every teacher feels set up for success. While most of our teaching positions are part-time, there are opportunities to take on more hours through leadership roles. If you're interested in exploring those options, we encourage you to contact your manager to learn more about the available opportunities and next steps. We appreciate your time with us and your feedback—thank you for being part of our team!

5.0

Mar 12, 2025

Supportive and Engaging Workplace

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Foss is the best part time job I’ve ever had. The managers at Rock Hill are so supportive of growth and development. The work is engaging and I leave happier than when I came in for the day! All of my managers and coworkers are amazing.

Cons

It can occasionally be difficult to find subs, but the managers do everything they can to work with you. Overall I truly do not have complaints, I love working here!

Foss Swim School Response

1y

What an incredible review—thank you so much for sharing! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that working at FOSS has been such a positive experience for you. Knowing that you feel supported by the managers at Rock Hill and that the work leaves you feeling happier truly makes our day! We understand that finding subs can sometimes be a challenge, and we really appreciate your flexibility and teamwork when those situations arise. Our managers work hard to support our team, and it’s great to hear that their efforts make a difference. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the FOSS family—thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm! Keep being amazing, too!

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