Is Foss Swim School a good company to work for?

Foss Swim School has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 224 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at Foss Swim School to a friend and 90% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Foss Swim School have been left by employees working as Swim Teacher , Swim Instructor and Shift Coordinator .

Does Foss Swim School pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Foss Swim School employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Foss Swim School. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Foss Swim School?

91% of Foss Swim School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Foss Swim School 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Foss Swim School?

Swim Instructor (77) , Swim Teacher (27) , Shift Coordinator (14) , Instructor (8) , Teacher (7) , Teacher Assistant (7) , Assistant Manager (4) , Swimming Instructor (4) , Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (3) , Manager (3) , Office Manager (3) , General Manager (2) , Shift Supervisor (2) , Supervisor (2) , Swim Teacher/Lifeguard (2)

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

"They are flexible and good pay" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great training and support from supervisors." ((in 13 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 12 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 10 reviews)); "The people I work with are amazing!" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Management doesn’t care whether you’re sick or need a personal day— any time off is considered a write up." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is not consistent with the things they say and how they respond to situations depending on the person." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Foss Swim School locations?

Chicago , Saint Paul , Minneapolis , Fargo , Maple Grove , Plymouth , Elmwood Park , Highland Park , Libertyville , Savage , Niles , Chanhassen , Ankeny , Saint Louis Park , O'Fallon , Glenview , Saint Charles , Saint Louis , Eden Prairie , Blaine , Woodbury , Bolingbrook , Sun Prairie , South Barrington , Richfield , Vernon Hills , Western Springs , Ballwin , San Antonio , Shakopee

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Foss Swim School reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(224 total reviews)

Jonathan Foss

94% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Senior management

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Career opportunities

Foss Swim School has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 224 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Foss 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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Reviews by job title

224 reviews

4.0

Dec 4, 2024

Overall Ok

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent starting pay. Get extra pay for working on the weekends.

Cons

Got sick all the time All training is at minimum wage and not instructor pay

Foss Swim School Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the starting pay and weekend incentives at Foss Swim School. At Foss Swim School, we prioritize transparency regarding compensation from the very beginning of the interview process. We always want to make sure candidates fully understand our pay structures and are aware of the strong earning potential available to our swim teachers. As our team members gain additional training and expand their skills, they have the opportunity for pay increases and career advancement. We truly value your insights and appreciate the time you spent with us. Thank you for being a part of the Foss Swim School team!

5.0

Nov 19, 2024

Great support

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, compassionate management, friendly coworkers

Cons

missing work is hard without prior coverage

Foss Swim School Response

Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the pay, compassionate management, and friendly coworkers – fostering a supportive and collaborative environment is so important to us. We understand that securing coverage for missed shifts can be challenging, and we’re actively making improvements to provide more scheduling support. In the meantime, we encourage you to lean on your General Manager for assistance in navigating these situations. Your input helps us grow and improve, and we truly value having you on our team!

3.0

Nov 18, 2024

Good temporary job

Swim teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really fun if you like working with kids and being in the water.

Cons

Hard on your skin and hair.

Foss Swim School Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoy working with kids and spending time in the water—it’s such a rewarding part of what we do. We understand that being in the water frequently can have its challenges, like its effects on skin and hair. To help with this, we encourage our team to use protective measures like moisturizers, conditioners, and clarifying products. If you’d like more tips, let us know—we’re here to support you! We appreciate you being part of our team and making a difference in the lives of the kids we teach!

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