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 40 reviews)); "Nice coworkers, they really make the job fun." ((in 13 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and supportive." ((in 10 reviews)); "The people I work with are amazing!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 10 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)); "You need to reach out to your manager at least 4 hours before your shift and let them know, and finding someone to take your shift is sometimes impossible." ((in 6 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

5.0

Oct 13, 2025

Great!

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, fun at work!

Cons

Working with kids can be a con

Foss Swim School Response

6mo

Thanks for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoy the friendly, fun work environment. We appreciate your dedication and the positive energy you bring to the FOSS team!

5.0

Sep 19, 2025

Good

Swim teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work here

Cons

No major cons I can think of

Foss Swim School Response

6mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had a great experience working at FOSS and truly appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to know you’re enjoying your time here, and we’re grateful to have you on the team. Thanks again for being a part of FOSS!

5.0

Sep 4, 2025

Great Company, Great People

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of bright, dedicated team members. You can tell everyone is passionate about their work. The company is always looking for ways to improve. Good pay.

Cons

Not many cons can come to mind! It’s a great company.

Foss Swim School Response

10mo

Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you see the passion and dedication of our team members—it truly is what makes this such a special place to work. Knowing that you value the continuous improvements and feel supported with good pay means a lot to us. We appreciate you being part of our journey and are so glad you’re here!

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