A Positive and Fun environment - Swim Instructor/Swim Coach Foss Swim School Employee Review

5.0
Sep 25, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I just hit my one year at Foss! and the St. Paul Foss specifically, has some of the nicest most understanding staff I have ever encountered. Everyone is there for one another, if you need help- you get it, and its more than just at work. The Director is a extremely understanding of circumstances, and its very much an environment where everyone lifts each-other up, helps each-other out. They operate as a team, and it helps keep the kids happy, the parents happy, and the teachers and TAs confident in their skills and abilities. Having such a positive environment effects more than just the work-life balance.

Cons

The only downfall I can think of is it being part time because you spend the majority of the shift in a pool, that and chlorine doing what chlorine does best and drying absolutely everything out. They do provide conditioner and shampoo that specializes in getting the chlorine off your skin and hair.

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Foss Swim School Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for celebrating your one-year milestone with us! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve experienced such a supportive and uplifting environment at the St. Paul FOSS. Teamwork and helping each other thrive is something we truly value, and it’s great to know it’s making a positive impact. We understand that working in the pool has its challenges, especially with chlorine. We're happy to provide specialized shampoos and conditioners and will continue seeking ways to enhance your comfort. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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