Foss Swim School
1166 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
Job Description Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Position Purpose As a
Swim Teacher
at FOSS, you’ll teach life‑saving swim skills to children and adults in a fun, safe, and splashy environment. No experience needed—we provide paid training to help you confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum.
Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. You will lead the students in a structured, yet fun water environment to develop their life enriching skills to provide a lifetime of confidence and safety around water. Bring your ability to improvise, play, and connect because laughter is an important part of our teaching method.
Why You’ll Love Working at FOSS
Purpose-Driven Work:
Make a meaningful impact by teaching a life‑long skill
Paid Training:
We set you up for success
Consistent Part-Time Schedule:
Minimum 10-12 hours/week
Competitive Pay:
Starting at $19.50+/hour
+$3/hour for weekend shifts
+$1/hour for substitute shifts
Performance bonuses (quarterly & annually)
401(k) with company match
Cool uniforms & supportive leaders
Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support
Schedule Part-time (3 shifts/week)
Shift Type:3-4 hour shifts
Weekday Evening Shifts (starting at 3:45pm)
Substitute Shifts (+ $1.00/hour)
What You’ll Do
Teach 1-4 students per class using hands‑on instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum) and promote swimmer safety.
Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students, similar to working in daycare or childcare settings.
Engage with parents/guardians on swimmer progress.
Demonstrate the FOSS Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong
Bring FUN, energy, and connection to every lesson!
Qualifications
Must be
18+ years old
Comfortable working in a
91-degree, chlorinated indoor pool
Able to lift/hold up to
50 lbs.
Positive attitude and strong communication skills
Experience with children preferred (aquatic experience a plus)
Working Conditions
Ability to work in water and go underwater to demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path Curriculum.
Work in warm, humid indoor pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
Ability to be exposed to noise, chemicals, industrial equipment, and supplies.
Communicate respectively with teammates, adults, and children using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Come Grow with Us! Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and Colorado with decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers. We are growing and hiring swim professionals for roles across all our schools.
This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we have a strong track record of
internal promotion and career growth.
We provide continuous training and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.
Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
1166 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
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Job Description Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Position Purpose As a
Swim Teacher
at FOSS, you’ll teach life‑saving swim skills to children and adults in a fun, safe, and splashy environment. No experience needed—we provide paid training to help you confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum.
Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. You will lead the students in a structured, yet fun water environment to develop their life enriching skills to provide a lifetime of confidence and safety around water. Bring your ability to improvise, play, and connect because laughter is an important part of our teaching method.
Why You’ll Love Working at FOSS
Purpose-Driven Work:
Make a meaningful impact by teaching a life‑long skill
Paid Training:
We set you up for success
Consistent Part-Time Schedule:
Minimum 10-12 hours/week
Competitive Pay:
Starting at $19.50+/hour
+$3/hour for weekend shifts
+$1/hour for substitute shifts
Performance bonuses (quarterly & annually)
401(k) with company match
Cool uniforms & supportive leaders
Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support
Schedule Part-time (3 shifts/week)
Shift Type:3-4 hour shifts
Weekday Evening Shifts (starting at 3:45pm)
Substitute Shifts (+ $1.00/hour)
What You’ll Do
Teach 1-4 students per class using hands‑on instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum) and promote swimmer safety.
Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students, similar to working in daycare or childcare settings.
Engage with parents/guardians on swimmer progress.
Demonstrate the FOSS Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong
Bring FUN, energy, and connection to every lesson!
Qualifications
Must be
18+ years old
Comfortable working in a
91-degree, chlorinated indoor pool
Able to lift/hold up to
50 lbs.
Positive attitude and strong communication skills
Experience with children preferred (aquatic experience a plus)
Working Conditions
Ability to work in water and go underwater to demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path Curriculum.
Work in warm, humid indoor pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
Ability to be exposed to noise, chemicals, industrial equipment, and supplies.
Communicate respectively with teammates, adults, and children using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Come Grow with Us! Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and Colorado with decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers. We are growing and hiring swim professionals for roles across all our schools.
This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we have a strong track record of
internal promotion and career growth.
We provide continuous training and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.
Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
1166 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr