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).

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224 reviews

2.0

Aug 10, 2023

Not a long term job

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engaging Good work balance Good life balance

Cons

Not enough staff Short hours Only part time positions Not much growth opportunities

Foss Swim School Response

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Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you find the work engaging, with a good balance between work and life. We truly value your perspective. We understand your concerns about staffing, part-time hours, and growth opportunities. While many of our positions are part-time, we do have a great career path for growth within the organization, and we encourage employees to explore these opportunities. We will take your feedback to heart and work on ensuring that these growth paths are more clearly communicated to all team members. If you’d like to discuss your career growth further or have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to HR at HR@fosswimschool.com. We appreciate your hard work and dedication and are committed to making Foss Swim School an even better place to work!

4.0

Apr 16, 2023

Interesting

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Getting to be with kids all the time is really fun . You get to see their growth, how they're doing, and also be the main contributor to their growth.

Cons

It's hard to get days off because consistency is needed for students to learn better.

5.0

Feb 8, 2023

Amazing

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience Kids are funny

Cons

Long time in the pool

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