Foss Swim School·Parker, Colorado
Provide hands-on swim instruction to children of all ages following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum. Manage classes of 1-4 students while ensuring safety and communicating progress to parents.
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 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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and comfortable working in a warm, humid pool environment. Experience interacting with children or an aquatic background is preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, swim coach openings are often driven by youth programs, community pools, and seasonal training needs, so candidates with child-facing experience or an aquatic background can stand out. This role is competitive because employers want someone who is at least 18, comfortable in a warm, humid pool environment, and able to support safe, consistent instruction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your availability for pool-based work and highlight any coaching, lifeguard, or youth-program experience in your application.