Great job, horrible company - Instructor Foss Swim School Employee Review

4.0
Sep 20, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

If you love kids and love being in the water, this job if amazing. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed teaching my kids and getting to know them and watching them grow and thrive. The pay is also not terrible.

Cons

It’s almost impossible to take time off. Management doesn’t care whether you’re sick or need a personal day— any time off is considered a write up. Finding a sub is a requirement if you need a day off, and sometimes that can be practically impossible, especially if you have additional training.

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Foss Swim School Response
1y
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear how much you’ve enjoyed teaching and building connections with your students—it’s truly the heart of what we do at Foss Swim School! We also appreciate your feedback about challenges with time off. Since your review, we’ve made changes to better support our team members in this area. We’ve updated our policies to make time-off requests more manageable, while continuing to prioritize the needs of our students and staff. If you ever need assistance or want to discuss your concerns further, please feel free to reach out to HR at HR@fosswimschool.com. We want to ensure you feel supported and valued as part of our team. Thank you again for all the hard work you do and for your dedication to the students!

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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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
1w
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
Anonymous employee
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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
2w
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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