Swim Instructor
foss swim schoolHighland Park (IL)
$19.50 per hour
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foss swim schoolHighland Park (IL)
SENIORITY
Mid
SALARY
$19.50 per hour
About the role
Position with a Purpose At Foss Swim School (FOSS), Swim Teachers do more than teach swimming - they help students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills. With paid training and ongoing support, we'll help you build the skills to succeed in the water. Must be 18+ years old Starting at $19.50/hour, with opportunities for increased pay through additional training, weekend shifts (+$3/hour), and quarterly bonuses Part-time, year-round: minimum 10-12 hours per week, typically 3 shifts Weekday evenings (starting around 3:30pm) and weekend availability We're looking for team members who want more than just a short-term job. Whether you are beginning your teaching journey or looking to grow within aquatics, FOSS provides the training and support to help you grow with our team. You'll Grow Your Earnings & Skills - Compensation
Base Pay: starts at $19.50/hour
Additional training earns an increase to base amount Weekend shifts: +$3.00/hour Substitute shifts: +$1.00/hour Quarterly performance bonus potentialA Role Built on Relationships Our Swim Teachers do more than lead lessons. They build trust with students, encourage progress, and create consistency that families count on. We value team members who want to stay, develop their skills, and become a familiar, encouraging presence for swimmers over time. At FOSS, long-term commitment matters because relationships are at the heart of how students grow. Schedule Part-time, year-round schedule with a minimum of 10-12 hours per week. Typically, 3 shifts per week, each shift is 3-5-hours Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:30 p.m. Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) Substitute shifts (+ $1.00/hour)
What Success Looks Like:
Teach swim lessons for 1-4 students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
Create a safe, engaging learning environment where students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills.
Build positive relationships with students, families, and teammates through clear communication and collaboration.
Adapt lessons to individual student needs while maintaining a safe learning environment.
Bring a positive, reliable, and professional attitude to every lesson.
Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.
Be 18+ years old, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable working in a warm indoor pool.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Work in and around a warm, humid indoor swimming pool environment with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
Participate in water-based training and instruction, including putting your face in the water, floating, going underwater, and demonstrating skills within the FOSS Swim Path® curriculum.
Demonstrate basic swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Safely move throughout the pool and remain active in water up to 4 feet deep while teaching, supervising students, and responding to safety situations.
Effectively monitor students, communicate with students, families, and teammates, and respond appropriately in a busy aquatic environment.
Read and comprehend written and digital training materials and use a computer to complete online training courses, videos, reading assignments, and assessments.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and other movements required to teach and assist students.
Work safely around pool chemicals, industrial equipment, and other supplies commonly found in an aquatic facility.
Benefits & Perks:
- 401(k) with company match
- On Demand PayEmployee Discount - 25% off RetailFree Swim Lessons for Dependents
- Referral Bonuses
- Career Development with Advancement Opportunities
Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support*Benefits vary by full-time and part-time.
Grow with FOSSFOSS Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and Colorado with decades of success helping children become safe, confident swimmers.
Watch this link to learn more about our team: https://vimeo.com/760077423APPLY NOW! Our hiring process is quick and allows us to get to know each other.
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.#FSS2
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