Cliques aren’t worth it - Swim Instructor Foss Swim School Employee Review

2.0
Apr 14, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Working with kids Shorter shifts than the average person is used to Closed holidays

Cons

Toxic cliquey workplace culture Feels like being back in high school You have to be a yes man to get ahead and when you finally think of yourself and say no it changes everything

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Foss Swim School Response
1y
Thank you so much for sharing your honest feedback. We're really happy to hear that you enjoy working with the kids and appreciate the perks like shorter shifts and holiday closures. However, we're truly sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the workplace culture and how you feel it's affecting your experience. We want all our team members to feel supported, valued, and empowered to speak up without fear of it impacting their growth. Your advice is something we take seriously, and we're committed to addressing these concerns. We’d love the opportunity to hear more about your experiences and ideas on how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to our HR team directly at HR@fosswimschool.com. Your perspective is incredibly valuable to us, and we’re here to make things better for everyone.

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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
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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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