Question 1

Does Big Blue Swim School pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Big Blue Swim School employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Big Blue Swim School. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Big Blue Swim School?

Accepted Answer

72% of Big Blue Swim School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Big Blue Swim School 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Big Blue Swim School?

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Swim Instructor (43), Swim Associate (28), Assistant Manager (8), Swim Teacher (6), Instructor (5), Deck Supervisor (4), General Manager (4), Deck Supervisor, Instructor, Lifeguard (2), Manager (2), Software Engineer (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Big Blue Swim School according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"good pay, fun job, easy and paid training," ((in 10 reviews)); "Great staff, love the kids" ((in 8 reviews)); "The management was pretty good (aside from a few months when we did not have a good manager) and they'll defended you over the (sometimes) crazy parents." ((in 7 reviews)); "fun work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work directly with kids and constant training and communication" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Big Blue Swim School according to real employee reviews?

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"During busy hours it gets very loud." ((in 3 reviews)); "Leadership is inconsistent and petty with how they enforce the handbook." ((in 3 reviews)); "Being Full time and not being able to pick up more hours." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Big Blue Swim School layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Big Blue Swim School layoffs and their outlook for job security at Big Blue Swim School in 2026.

Question 7

What Big Blue Swim School locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Tustin, Buffalo Grove, Wilmette, Niles

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