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

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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224 reviews

5.0

Feb 13, 2025

My name is Richard Foss is a great place to work so many great people it’s like a second family

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are opportunities to move up in leadership always available Happy environment

Cons

I have nothing negative to say only positive things about this company / Saint Charles mo. location

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that you appreciate the leadership opportunities and the positive work environment. It’s also wonderful to know that you’ve had such a great experience with the management team at our St. Charles location. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thanks for all that you do!

4.0

Feb 12, 2025

Employment at Foss Swim School

Swimming instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

1y

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!

5.0

Feb 6, 2025

Love it here

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Foss is awesome. The people team really cares about each employee! Super fun

Cons

Sometimes there can be a lack of hours!

Foss Swim School Response

1y

We’re so glad to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at FOSS! It’s wonderful to know that you feel supported by the People Team and that you find the work fun and rewarding. We also appreciate your feedback about the availability of hours. While we understand that shift availability may change throughout the year, there are opportunities for subbing and we encourage you to connect with your manager about additional growth opportunities that may allow you to add more hours to your schedule. Thanks for being such a valuable member of our team—we truly appreciate everything you contribute!

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