Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School - Blaine

12440 Aberdeen St NE Suite 100, Blaine, MN 55449

At FOSS, Swim Instructors (actual title is Swim Teacher
) are more than instructors — they are mentors, educators, and trusted leaders who help students build confidence and life‑long safety skills in and around the water.

Whether you are beginning your teaching journey or looking to grow within aquatics, FOSS is looking for Swim Teachers who want to grow their skills, build lasting relationships with students and families, and become trusted professionals in the water. If you are energized by teaching, connection, and continuous growth, FOSS offers training, support, and long‑term opportunity to help you thrive.

• Team First: Our team members are the reason we have incredibly high customer satisfaction rates and repeat students. They make learning and work FUN!
• Meaningful Impact: Every lesson helps children and adults develop confidence, safety, and life‑long skills around water making an impact like professionals in childcare and daycare.
• Year‑round Schedules (Part‑time): This is a consistent, year‑round opportunity where you can build strong relationships with students, families, and teammates.
• Paid Training
  
  Hours:
  
  We provide paid training to help you confidently teach the FOSS Swim Path curriculum and offer ongoing instructional and leadership education.
• Competitive Wages (hourly starting at $19.50 + other earning potential): We invest in our team members by continuing to develop their skills and offer quarterly performance bonuses, additional training with increased earning potential, and career growth opportunities.

• 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 potential

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.

• Part‑time, year‑round schedule with a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Typically, 3 shifts per week, each shift is 4–5 hours.
• Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:15 p.m.
• Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday).
• Substitute shifts (+ $1.00/hour).

• Teach 1–4 students per class using hands‑on instruction and the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students build confidence, skills, and lifelong water safety habits.
• Build strong relationships with students and families by celebrating progress, sharing updates, and creating an experience that keeps swimmers motivated and families confident.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to support school goals and ensure every student receives exceptional instruction.
• Take ownership of each lesson by preparing, adapting, and helping swimmers achieve their goals.
• Observe student performance, recognize safety risks, and maintain awareness of multiple students at all times.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and purpose to every class while helping students reach important milestones.
• Model the FOSS Cultural Pillars:
  Connect, Collaborate, Empower, and Belong.

• Are 18+ years old, can lift up to 50 pounds, and are comfortable working in a warm indoor pool.
• Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.
• Build trust through reliability, positivity, and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and connect easily with students, families, and teammates.
• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and customer‑focused environment.
• Adapt quickly and bring energy to every lesson.
• Are eager to learn and grow as a teacher.

• Work in and around a warm, humid indoor swimming pool environment with water temperatures up to 91°F.
• Participate in water‑based training and instruction, including putting your face in the water, floating, going underwater,…