Does Big Blue Swim School pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Big Blue Swim School employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Big Blue Swim School. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Big Blue Swim School?

72% of Big Blue Swim School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Big Blue Swim School 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Big Blue Swim School?

Swim Instructor (44) , Swim Associate (28) , Assistant Manager (8) , Swim Teacher (6) , Instructor (5) , Deck Supervisor (4) , General Manager (4) , Deck Supervisor, Instructor, Lifeguard (2) , Manager (2) , Software Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at Big Blue Swim School according to real employee reviews?

"The management was pretty good (aside from a few months when we did not have a good manager) and they'll defended you over the (sometimes) crazy parents." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great staff, love the kids" ((in 8 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 8 reviews)); "pay was good, but with obvious cons" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work directly with kids and constant training and communication" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"During busy hours it gets very loud." ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership is inconsistent and petty with how they enforce the handbook." ((in 3 reviews)); "Being Full time and not being able to pick up more hours." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Big Blue Swim School layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Big Blue Swim School layoffs and their outlook for job security at Big Blue Swim School in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Big Blue Swim School locations?

Chicago , Wilmette , Buffalo Grove , Niles , Tustin , Hoffman Estates , Fairfax , Point Loma , Chantilly , Dulles , Falls Church , Aurora , Cranberry , Germantown , Atlanta , Cottonwood Heights , North Brunswick , Watchung , Orem , Illinois City , Sterling , Kansas City , Alexandria , Concord , Apex , Noblesville , Huntington Beach , San Diego , Olathe , Cranberry Twp

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3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(157 total reviews)

Scott Sanders

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Big Blue Swim School has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 157 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Big Blue 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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157 reviews

4.0

Mar 27, 2025

Friendly people but sometimes hard work

Swim associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff is friendly and outgoing.

Cons

Working with kids can be draining.

5.0

Mar 12, 2025

Good Company Overall

Swim associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work directly with kids and constant training and communication

Cons

with anything you can find drama if you look for it

4.0

Mar 3, 2025

Great company.

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Within the tech department, there are knowledgable developers who are eager to help you learn.

Cons

The company went through layoffs in Q2 & 3 of 2024.

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Team Member / Swim Instructor

North Druid Hills, GA

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