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 36 reviews)); "Great training and support from supervisors." ((in 12 reviews)); "All of my managers and coworkers are amazing." ((in 11 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 10 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?

"Management doesn’t care whether you’re sick or need a personal day— any time off is considered a write up." ((in 10 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 3 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).

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224 reviews

4.0

Nov 18, 2023

Love the job

Teacher assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very satisfying and fulfilling work. Many amazing coworkers and direct managers.

Cons

Benefits aren’t worth the money. Being in a pool for 20+ hours a week is hard on the skin and body. You will be sick almost every single time a new quarter starts.

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We're thrilled to hear that you find the work fulfilling and that your connections with coworkers and direct managers have been so positive. We understand that spending extended time in the pool can be tough on your skin and health, especially at the start of a new quarter. To help with this, we provide resources like lotions, shampoo, and conditioner to help care for your skin and hair after pool time. Your feedback about benefits and the need for corporate to stay connected with the team’s daily experiences is invaluable. Please know that our HR team is here to support you, and we welcome you to reach out to HR@fosswimschool.com if you’d like to discuss any specific concerns. Thank you for your dedication and for being such an essential part of our team!

5.0

Oct 23, 2023

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very fixable schedule and love water!

Cons

Have to clean facitly after every shift.

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the flexible schedule and, of course, the water—it’s great having team members who share that passion! We understand that cleaning the facility after each shift can be a bit of extra work, but it’s key to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Your dedication to keeping things clean and ready for the next team is truly appreciated. Thank you for everything you do!

5.0

Oct 23, 2023

Fulfilling

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fulfilling, working with kids, great staff.

Cons

Work load, out of office working

Foss Swim School Response

1y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you find the work fulfilling and enjoy working with both the kids and the great team. Your comments about the workload and out-of-office work are appreciated, and we are always looking for ways to improve the balance for our staff. If you have any specific ideas or concerns, we’d love to hear them. Please feel free to reach out to HR at HR@fosswimschool.com for further discussion. We truly value your contributions and are grateful for everything you do!

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