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 41 reviews)); "Great training and support from supervisors." ((in 13 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 12 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 11 reviews)); "The people I work with are amazing!" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Hard to get time off if you need it when short staffed" ((in 13 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

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

224 reviews

4.0

May 27, 2024

Great Job

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I am enjoying the process!

Cons

Protect yourself from the chlorine!

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the process. Regarding chlorine exposure, we completely understand the importance of protection, and we're here to help. We provide resources for team members, including protective lotions, hair care products, and tips on minimizing chlorine’s effects on skin and hair. If you have any specific concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your General Manager, who is always available to offer advice and answer any questions. Your well-being is our priority—thanks for the feedback!

3.0

May 21, 2024

Pretty good job for the summer

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, fun working with kids

Cons

Pool has wayyy to much chlorine, my skin felt itchy after my shifts and the smell is hard to wash off

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoy working with the kids and appreciate the pay. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the chlorine levels. We want everyone to feel comfortable, so we encourage you to use the protective skin and hair products we provide, which can help minimize irritation. Your General Manager is also available to discuss any additional concerns or provide further advice. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention!

2.0

Apr 26, 2024

Foss

Swim teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job is fun and you can set a consistent schedule. You can find other oppurtunities to grow.

Cons

It is hard to get hours and hard to find coverage when you have planned time off or are sick. The standards that they put on your performance are very harsh and can impact any future opportunities you could have one bad score can derail you.

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