Aqua Club

Executive Director
Aqua Club, Inc.
Kenmore, WA
www.Aquaclub.org

Aqua Club is currently searching for an Executive Director to oversee the Club’s recreational aquatics and tennis programs and facility operations. Established in 1959, Aqua Club is a private swim and tennis club located in the Uplake neighborhood of Kenmore, Washington.

Job Description:

The Executive Director is a full-time, salaried position and is responsible for leadership and management of the Club’s operations and facilities. The Executive Director is the core role for ensuring the Aqua Club is a healthy, safe, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for members and their guests. This role reports directly to a member-appointed Board of Trustees and works alongside the Swim and Tennis Coaches, as well as other program directors, to achieve the Club’s mission and vision.

The Executive Director is fully responsible for day to day operations, facilities management, club program support, long term maintenance projects, and change management programs and planning. To achieve this, the Executive Director must be able to manage the staff and work collaboratively with other board appointed employees. The Executive Director is responsible for managing the club’s performance against the annual budget and will be instrumental in providing input for the annual budget process with the Board. This position requires a willingness to work flexible hours, particularly during the high season (May-September), which requires more hours than the low season (Oct-Apr).

The ideal candidate will have a balance of leadership, management, administrative and interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate and plan across multiple teams and stakeholders is critical to the smooth operations of the club.

Core Responsibility Summary:

Administration, Budget, Facilities & Capital Projects, General Operations, Membership, Recreation Programs, Personnel Management, Policy, Rentals (clubhouse & pool), Technology Platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Personnel Management & Administration
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule staff that may include an assistant manager, lifeguards, and clubhouse rentals manager. Ensure compliance with federal, local and state laws.
• Lead staff meetings and ensure all required training is conducted; verify and update staff certifications.

Facilities and Pool Operations
• Ensure facilities maintenance and staffing levels will support pool and facility operating hours for member use and Club activities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and certifications for safe and healthy operations of the pool, facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Collaborate with Coaches on summer operation schedule and budget for program needs; oversee recreational program planning, registration, and ex*****on.
General Management & Administration
• Propose and manage the budget for labor, supplies, maintenance, and equipment. Collaborate with Board members to plan for anticipated major facility and equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement needs.
• Manage day to day operations of summer and winter activities:
o Summer activities include open swims, lap swims, swim and dive lessons, team practices and meets (swim, water polo), clubhouse rentals, water aerobics, tennis and pickleball lessons, and pool rentals.
o Winter activities may include winter lap swim, pool rentals, clubhouse rentals, and open swim at select times.
• Plan, organize and execute yearly events such as annual member working parties and key club maintenance transitions. Maintain an annual timeline of critical events.
• Manage contracts with club vendors and customers, including cleaning and grounds maintenance as well as pool and clubhouse rental applications and agreements.

Communications & Technology
• Communicate key information to club members, including operating schedules, closures, special events, recreational programs, etc.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and report out on key updates.
• Manage current use and future development of technology management tools for operations and communications.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Training:
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and/or management positions involving strategic planning.
• 5+ years of experience directly supervising 2+ employees and ability to foster accountability.
• Two years of college-level coursework or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Successful track record of managing projects or programs.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (prior to starting work).
• Experience with Google office applications, Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of swimming pools and associated equipment; the health and safety standards and practices relating to the operation of pools.
• Lifeguard certification. Experience as a lifeguard and swimming instructor and/or experience directing activities at swimming pools.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Occasionally works at heights above ground level.
License, Certification, and Other Requirements:
• Early morning, weekend, or evening work may be required.
• Required to have basic knowledge of First Aid and the ability to swim.
• Current, valid Driver's License.
• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification (Aqua Club will support post-hire if necessary).
Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on skills and experience.
Benefits: Aqua Club may provide a stipend for qualified candidates to offset the costs of medical, dental and vision insurance coverage.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in becoming part of the Aqua Club team, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Aqua Club’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion also extends to our staffing and hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without attention to any protected characteristics. Qualified candidates may be asked to perform a background check.

Aqua Club Nestled in the hills on the north shore of Lake Washington, our pool has been a fixture in the Uplake community of Kenmore since 1959. Whether you’re just dropping in to swim a few laps or planning to spend the day (complete with a picnic or barbeque) Aqua Club’s pool, tennis courts and clubhous...

Coach Matt’s band, the venerable Commander
Mojo & the Horns of Discontent, will be playing at the Aqua Club TONIGHT from 7:30-9:30pm, providing their brand of danceable R&B and Rock & Roll. There’s a suggested donation of $10 per adult, but kids are free! Bring a picnic blanket and/or chairs, BYOB, and please join us for what is sure to be a fun night for all!

Aqua Club is partnering with North Helpline to sponsor a food drive - Thursday, July 14th. We invite you to participate, by donating non-perishable, canned, or boxed foods or hygiene supplies/toiletries to help those affected by food insecurity in our community. Bins will be located on-site at Aqua Club for you to make your donation. Thank you for supporting North Helpline!

Reminder: Aqua Club will host a home swim meet next Thursday (7/14) and the pool will close at 3:00PM.

See current open swim and lap swim schedule here! https://www.teamunify.com/SubTabGeneric.jsp?team=recacwa&_stabid_=784

Aqua Club : Operating Schedule Below is the 'Summer 2022' schedule which started Saturday, June 18. This schedule details open and lap swim - check respective pages for lesson, team and program times. The schedule is included here for you as you plan for your Summer visits and if you are a member renting the clubhouse (to coordi....

Water aerobics is coming back for a full Summer season at Aqua Club! Open to all - come for a great workout!

Tennis and pickleball lessons are still available at Aqua Club! Register via GoMotion and see all descriptions on our site.

More options for lap swim! See email regarding mid-day lap swim opening up to those 11+up and additional lap swim time added during the week!

Parking reminders and reminder for today (6/23): Pool will close at 3PM today, as we host our first home swim meet of the 2022 Summer season!

(Other home swim meets; 7/14/ 7/19 and Northern Finals of 7/28. On each of these dates the pool will close at 3:00PM.)

A heads up --- the clubhouse is reserved today for a private event.

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday to celebrate opening day for the Summer 2022 Season! Hope to see everyone in the pool from Noon - 8PM, weather looks great!

A great season ahead - kicks off tomorrow! Members - check your email for opening day + early Summer season details!

Last chance for AC members to complete the required 2 hours before Summer 2022 Season start! Check your email for online sign up for this Sunday's (5/15) work party. A great opportunity to meet other members + improve the club!

Attn Aqua Club members! Info posted on our website and emailed to you!

Bubbling up some important info! Members - check your email for 2022 work party opportunities.

High school students interested in competing or learning to play are encouraged to sign up. The season runs from February 28th - mid-May, with practices at Aqua Club and games starting the third week of the season. Join athletes on a district-wide team of students from Bothell, Inglemoor, North Creek and Woodinville High Schools to have fun and compete against teams around the Puget Sound!

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Northshore Water Polo

Check out our website for full details + share with those who may be interested!

- check out our website for more details!

Thanks to all who dropped by the clubhouse open house today! Great to see members, winter lap swimmers and community members interested in the space. Feel free to follow up over email with any rental inquiries.

(And for those who asked, the cookies that were for sale are FLEUR, a neighborhood bakery/cookie shop). Check out their site for more info on holiday cookie boxes and events! https://instagram.com/fleurbakedme?utm_medium=copy_link

Save the date + here are the details!

Open to all (please bring proof of vaccination, negative test results -- full details on website of accepted forms) and plan to wear a mask indoors. Hope to see you in the clubhouse this Sunday from 10AM - Noon!

Pecos Pit at Aqua Club!

Pecos Pit Food Truck at Aqua Club today from 11:30AM - 3PM (or until they sell out!). Their food truck will be parked on the basketball court outside the entrance. Feel free to purchase lunch from the truck after your Sunday swim! Please allow for social distancing while in line for smoked swine.

Happening this Sunday at Aqua Club!

Winter Lap Swimmers and Aqua Club members enjoying the Sunday swim are invited to grab lunch after! Food available for purchase from 11:30AM to 3PM (or when food runs out!).

See their food truck menu in comments.

Excel Swim Club's Winter Swim Training Q+A Zoom is tonight at 7PM!

Those interested in joining Excel’s Winter swim training at Aqua Club or learning more are invited to attend a Q+A. Q+A session, hosted by Excel Swim Club coaches and Excel Swim Club board members. Join via the link/ # below;

Tuesday, August 24 at 7PM
Excel Swim Club Winter Q+A
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Learning to share a lane.

Let it snow ❄️

It's that time of year.

Advantages of morning swims at the Aqua Club!

Pool is closed for afternoon swims. Will update when we have more information.