Swim Instructor

Join FOSS Swim School in Parker, CO

FOSS Swim School is opening a new location in Parker, CO in August 2026. Apply today to become part of our grand opening team and help make a meaningful impact in our local community by teaching students lifelong swim skills, confidence, and safety in and around the water. Join FOSS where your work and YOU make a positive difference!

Training Commitment &

Schedule:

To set our Swim Teachers up for success, FOSS provides structured, cohort-based training focused on our Swim Path Curriculum. This training is designed to build both teaching skills and team connection, and consistent attendance is expected. New hires must be able to commit to one full cohort and attend all scheduled sessions.

Training sessions will be held at our Lone Tree, CO location:

• Cohort 1:
  June 29 - July 20 (excludes July
  4)
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
• Saturdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm
• Cohort 2:
  July 21 - August 8
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
• Saturdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm
• Cohort 3:
  August 10 - August 29
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
• Saturdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Position with a

Purpose:

At Foss Swim School (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.

Why You'll Love Working at FOSS:

• 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 on-going 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.

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 potential

A 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 12 hours per week.
• Typically, 3 shifts per week, each shift is approximately 4 hours.
• Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:30 p.m.
• Weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday)
• Substitute shifts (+ $1.00/hour)

What You'll Own:

• 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,…