Foss Swim School·Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Teach swim lessons to small groups using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Build strong relationships with students and families to track progress and motivate swimmers.
Foss Swim School - Vadnais Heights 905 County Rd E E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 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 18+ years old, able to lift 50 pounds, and proficient in basic swim strokes. Must be comfortable working in a warm indoor pool environment and possess strong communication skills.
Market context
In Minnesota, swim instructor roles are often tied to community pools, schools, and recreation programs that need dependable staff for lessons and safety-focused instruction. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates who are 18+, can lift 50 pounds, communicate clearly, and stay comfortable in a warm indoor pool setting. Before applying, confirm your basic stroke skills and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which save time by pulling key details from the original posting.