Aquatics Teacher Assistant

FOSS Swim School is opening a new location in Parker, CO in August 2026. We are currently accepting Teacher Assistant applications to start our interview process in late May.


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 team members 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


Company Description:
Jump into a career at FOSS! It is no secret that at FOSS, we Love Water. We were founded on the premise that anyone can learn to swim well, unlocking opportunities for a lifetime. Since 1993, we’ve been helping kids and adults swim more safely and achieve their dreams. FOSS is a premier swim school with 30+ schools across the Midwest and we are poised for growth. You’ll find a welcoming place full of diverse perspectives where YOU, and your work, matter. Collaboration and a willingness to learn are keys to what drives us forward.
This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we believe and have proven success with internally promoting our talented team members to advance their careers. We provide continuous trainings and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.
Check out this link to learn more about our team members. https://vimeo.com/760077423

Position Purpose:
The part-time Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting swim teachers with the teaching of classes, management of equipment and the deck. This role plays a significant role in customer service and overall school impression with our swimmers and parents/guardians.

Main Responsibilities as a Teacher Assistant:
Teacher Training
• Support Swim Teachers in delivering high quality instruction using FOSS swim school tools, techniques, and mechanisms
• Engage teachers by helping manage classes
• Answer questions from teachers and parents/guardians
• Assist with equipment management and distribution
• Create welcoming environment and culture
Pool Safety
• Educate on water awareness with teachers, students, and parents/guardians
• Maintain FOSS training standards
• Support successful class management
Customer Service
• Be present in and out of the schools as a FOSS Brand Ambassador
• Build relationships with customers to create loyalty and excitement about the Foss Brand Purpose, programming, and community
Facility Care
• Upholds facility cleanliness standards

Qualifications:
• 1 year employed at FOSS preferred, not required.
• Required to complete the Certified Trainer Program.
• Experience in retail, health and fitness, restaurant, or other related experience preferred.
• Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to participate in organizational, employee or community engagement events as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually and as a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information, possess a high degree of personal integrity and sound judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions: (if applicable)
• Ability to work in water and demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Work in an indoor pool facility that will be warm and humid with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
• Ability to work in areas exposed to noise, chemicals, and industrial equipment and supplies.
• Speak with others, including children, using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
• Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 15 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or mo