Swim Instructor
Job in
Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Foss Swim School
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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 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
- 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.
Schedule:- Part‑time, year‑round schedule with a minimum of 12 hours per week.
- 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)
- 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.
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…
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