Abusive, unethical workplace at pools and headquarters - Rescue Swimmer Foss Swim School Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2020
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Pros

There really aren't any pros.

Cons

Foss Swim School values profits over people at every opportunity. They don't care about staff.  They don't care about customers.  They don't care about kids.  They have no values at all except making money. They are a racist, sexist, transphobic, unsafe, unethical, abusive organization and they repeatedly make decisions to uphold that b.s. Many employees have brought concerns to management and have been told “if you don’t like it, you can leave.”  And other employees who have been trying to address concerns were refused promotions or mysteriously let go. In the end, if you’re not working yourself to the bone by providing unpaid labor, saying yes to everything they ask, and making them money, they’re going to find a reason to get rid of you or make your life hell so you’ll quit. For example:  They don’t allow staff to have breaks and tell staff to just pee in the pool.  And that's a mild example.  They also have forced staff (including high-risk staff) to return to work during the pandemic and choose between their health and their job.  There are so many more examples of abuse of pool staff and corporate staff, but it is not safe to share any more specifics for fear of them finding out and retaliating. There are so many more people who have been abused by Foss Swim School and they are afraid to say anything.  And there are also so many staff and former staff who have been forced to sign gag orders so they can't share their experiences.  How unethical can you be?  If you're Foss Swim School, apparently you can be pretty dang unethical.

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Pros

Great management - lots of lessons but well formatted and comprehensive training.

Cons

Can be overwhelming to new instructors.

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Foss Swim School Response
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Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our management team and found our training to be comprehensive. We understand that getting started can feel overwhelming, which is why we encourage new instructors to move through training at a pace that works for them. Our team is always here to provide the support and resources needed to help every instructor feel confident and successful.
3.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Gives you space to really develop yourself skills if this is something you want to do.

Cons

It has become corporate and money driven. The bottom line is becoming more important than families. Things feel chaotic and corporate doesn’t communicate well. Management is constantly over worked and underplayed. There is no way to accomplish all of the new mandates corporate has implemented in the last few years

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Foss Swim School Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for recognizing the dedication of our school management teams. We agree that our leaders work incredibly hard to support both their teams and the families they serve. As we've grown, we've continued to evolve our processes and programs to better support our schools. Our corporate teams are here to partner with and support our locations in whatever ways they need, and we know that open communication and employee feedback are essential to that partnership. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as we're always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and strengthen the support we provide across our organization. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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