About the Swim Club:
We offer swimming, lessons, swim team, water polo, tennis, pickleball, and more in a beautiful outdoor setting in South Seattle. Our membership represents 320 families and includes infants exploring the joy of water play, children learning to swim, teenagers building leadership skills through instructing lessons and lifeguarding, athletes training and competing in city meets, families gathering for outdoor recreation, and seniors sustaining a lifelong hobby. Our diverse lives and interests intersect in the inclusive community we create together at our club.
About the Position:
The General Manager executes our vision for the community through engaging membership, designing programming, maintaining the facility, and ensuring safe and smooth operations. To achieve this, the General Manager must be able to manage the club employees, work with external vendors, engage the neighborhood community, and collaborate with the Board of Directors. The ability to communicate and plan across multiple stakeholders is critical. The ideal candidate will have a balance of leadership, management, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee membership management, including renewals, dues collection, and waitlist applications.
Plan and coordinate the program calendar of seasonal activities, events, and rentals.
Manage and supervise part-time managers, maintenance staff, lifeguards, and coaches; including hiring, training, and scheduling.
Maintain facilities and manage vendor contracts.
Manage the club's budget and collaborate with the Board on financial planning.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and certifications.
Communicate key information to club members and the Board and address concerns.
Oversee technology management tools for operations and communication.
Schedule and Work Environment:
Year round position with seasonal schedule. Hours range from 30 to 40 hours per week in the months of April to August, and 10 to 20 hours per week in the off-season.
Schedule includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Physical demands include lifting objects over 50 pounds, working at heights, and working outdoors.
Required Qualifications:
Two years of post-secondary education or experience.
Experience managing programs, teams, or projects (preferably in recreation or youth development).
Strong communication and technology skills.
Conditions of Employment:
Valid driver's license and background check required to start.
First Aid, CPR, lifeguard, and pool operator certifications, to be discussed in the interview process.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter.
Lakeridge Swim Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.