Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School•Glenview, IL

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Swim Teachers at Foss Swim School (FOSS) do more than teach swimming; they help students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills. With paid training and ongoing support, FOSS will help you build the skills to succeed in the water. This is a part-time, year-round position requiring a minimum of 10-12 hours per week, typically 3 shifts. Availability for weekday evenings (starting around 3:30pm) and weekends is required. FOSS is looking for team members who want more than just a short-term job and offers training and support for growth within the aquatics field.

Requirements

Must be 18+ years old
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working in a warm indoor pool
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.

Nice To Haves

Team members who want to stay, develop their skills, and become a familiar, encouraging presence for swimmers over time.

Responsibilities

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.