Swim Instructor

3 days ago

Western Springs, IL, United States Foss Swim School Full time
Position Purpose
As a Swim Teacher at FOSS, you'll teach life-saving swim skills to children and adults in a fun, safe, and splashy environment. No experience needed-we provide paid training to help you confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum.

Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. You will lead the students in a structured, yet fun water environment to develop their life enriching skills to provide a lifetime of confidence and safety around water. Bring your ability to improvise, play, and connect because laughter is an important part of our teaching method.

Why You'll Love Working at FOSS
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact by teaching a life-long skill
  • Paid Training: We set you up for success
  • Consistent Part-Time Schedule: Minimum 10-12 hours/week
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $19.50+/hour
    • +$3/hour for weekend shifts
    • +$1/hour for substitute shifts
  • Year-Round Employment & Growth Opportunities
  • Perks & Benefits:
    • Performance bonuses (quarterly & annually)
    • 401(k) with company match
    • FREE swim lessons for dependents
    • Referral bonuses
    • Cool uniforms & supportive leaders
    • Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support
Schedule
Part-time (3 shifts/week)
  • Shift Type: 3-5 hour shifts
  • Weekday Evening Shifts (starting ~ 3:00pm or 3:30pm)
  • Weekend Shifts (+ $3.00/hour)
  • Substitute Shifts (+ $1.00/hour)
What You'll Do
  • Teach 1-4 students per class using hands-on instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum) and promote swimmer safety.
  • Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students, similar to working in daycare or childcare settings.
  • Engage with parents/guardians on swimmer progress.
  • Demonstrate the FOSS Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong
  • Bring FUN, energy, and connection to every lesson
Qualifications
  • Must be 18+ years old
  • Comfortable working in a 91-degree, chlorinated indoor pool
  • Able to lift/hold up to 50 lbs.
  • Positive attitude and strong communication skills
  • Experience with children preferred (aquatic experience a plus)
Working Conditions
  • Ability to work in water and go underwater to demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path Curriculum.
  • Work in warm, humid indoor pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
  • Ability to be exposed to noise, chemicals, industrial equipment, and supplies.
  • Communicate respectively with teammates, adults, and children using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
  • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Come Grow with Us
Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and Colorado with decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers. We are growing and hiring swim professionals for roles across all our schools.

This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career growth. We provide continuous training and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.

Watch this link to learn more about our team members: https://vimeo.com/760077423

APPLY NOW
Our hiring process is quick:
Virtual Interview → On-site Interview & Tour → Offer & Welcome

Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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