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Aquatics Facility Manager
Direct Report: General Manager
Seasonal Full-Time Position April-September
Start Date: Mid-April, TBD upon hire

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview
Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting.

Position Summary
Oversee the aquatic facility and aquatic staff. Maintain a daily presence at the aquatics facility. Maintain the infrastructure of the pool, jacuzzi, and kiddie pool including chemical ordering, OSHA/Health Department requirements, and safety protocol. Create and maintain an exceptional member pool experience. Establish goals and objectives and plans, develops, implements, and evaluates aquatics opportunities and facilities. Provide direct supervision to lifeguards, swim coaches, and swim instructors.

Position Core Duties

• Oversee the aquatics program. Help with planning, implementation, and supervising all aquatic activities and opportunities for members and guests.
• Works with the Head Lifeguard to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of aquatics staff. Take corrective action with staff as necessary.
• Provide necessary orientation and training for aquatics staff.
• Performs the final approval of timecards after being submitted by the Head Lifeguard following timelines established by the Controller.
• Establishes systems and methods for training, motivating, and supervising the team and creates a system of communication.
• Evaluate programs’ activities and identify areas for opportunities and improvements.
• Provides technical expertise (pool maintenance), instructor training, and direction.
• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with Head Lifeguard and Swim Team Coach on who will attend weekly Leadership meetings to discuss aquatic activities. (One of the following required each week: Aquatic Manager, Head Lifeguard, Swim Team Coach/Lead Instructor.)
• Enforce Club rules of safety and conduct.
• Represent the Club in activities as required.
• Alert General Manager to any problems or issues with Members and their guests.
• Develop and implement pool safety programs.
• Conducts pool opening and closing tasks at the beginning and end of season.
• Interacts with outside contractors to maintain and upgrade pool areas/dock.
• Operates pool and surrounding area in compliance with OSHA requirements, maintains all necessary MSDSs.
• Maintains and keeps all necessary records concerning pool chemicals.
• Provides aquatics-related information for the Club newsletter.
• Manages the lost and found area of the pool.
• Manages the pool area, lake area, and locker rooms, and bathrooms for cleanliness.
• Maintains presence during special pool events.
• Maintains presence during swim team events.
• Performs other tasks assigned by General Manager.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems
• Strong management skills include leadership and supervisory skills, problem analysis and decision-making, planning and organizing, management control, adaptability/flexibility and time management.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.
• Strong written communication and computer skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Maintain consistent attendance during aquatics hours of operations.
• Minimum of 2 years’ aquatics management experience.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
• Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross
• Certified Pool Operation Certificate
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job
• Able to lift 50+ pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $24.00-26.00/Hour, Seasonal, Full-time Position

• Paid Time Off, per employee handbook
• Holiday Pay, per employee handbook
• Employee Meals, per employee handbook
• Golf Privileges, per employee handbook
• Pool Privileges, per employee handbook

To Apply for this Position

Please send a resume to our Human Resources department:

Raisa@golftcgc.com

or Click on Paylocity Link above and submit application/resume

Tennis Professional
Direct Report: General Manager

Seasonal Position April- September

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating back to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the membership experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. In addition to the course itself, our members enjoy access to one of the finest practice facilities in the region.

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is set to host the 2027 US Senior Women’s Open and the 2024 Pacific Northwest Women’s Amateur. TCGC hosted the 1961 U.S. Women’s Amateur, 1984 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, 1994 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, 2007 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 11 PNGA Amateur Championships, 3 Washington Men’s Amateurs, and numerous USGA championship qualifiers including Final Qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open

Other amenities include a dining room and lounge, a competition size swimming pool, a boat dock on American Lake, tennis courts, and more!

Position Summary
The Tennis Professional is responsible for organizing and directing all tennis activities, events, tournaments and lessons. The Tennis Professional is also responsible for hiring assistant tennis instructors and coordinating summer schedules.

Primary Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)

• Plans and directs instructional programs.
• Provides lessons and clinics for members and children/grandchildren relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis. (private and group lessons)
• Administer and enforce Club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on Club courts.
• Coordinates maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts and surrounding areas with Club Maintenance department.
• Writes and edits any tennis-related news for the Club’s monthly newsletter (if applicable).
• Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates the Tennis staff/instructors.
• Markets tennis facilities to members and guests.
• Possess some basic pickleball knowledge.
• Ensure that all Club members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention to all their tennis needs.
• Develop a detailed summer calendar of tennis activities.
• Maintains accurate records of group and private lessons and submits to the accounting department in a timely manner.
• Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly.
• Ensures that all employees consistently comply with the Club’s employee manual and with all applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Maintains visible presence on the courts during lesson hours.
• Complete all other appropriate assignments made by the General Manager.

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications

• Would prefer two to three years tennis supervisory experience.
• Experience running junior programs.
• Knowledge of court maintenance.
• Ability to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults on outdoor hard surfaces.
• Knowledge of tennis rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of pickleball rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Sufficient stamina to tolerate weather conditions for several hours.
• Frequent lifting and moving of objects.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a seasonal, 30+ hours weekly position:

• Salary: $21-22 per hour
• Paid Time Off, per employee handbook
• Holiday Pay, per employee handbook
• Employee Meals, per employee handbook
• Golf Privileges, per employee handbook
• Pool Privileges, per employee handbook

To Apply for this Position

Send Resumes to Raisa@golftcgc.com

Or Click on the Paylocity link above and submit Resume/application.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating back to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. In addition to the course itself, our members enjoy access to one of the finest practice facilities in the region.

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is set to host the 2027 US Senior Women’s Open and the 2024 Pacific Northwest Women’s Amateur. TCGC hosted the 1961 U.S. Women’s Amateur, 1984 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, 1994 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, 2007 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 11 PNGA Amateur Championships, 3 Washington Men’s Amateurs, and numerous USGA championship qualifiers including Final Qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open

Other amenities include a dining room and lounge, a competition size swimming pool, a boat dock on American Lake, tennis courts, and more!

Position Summary
The Second Assistant will partner with the Superintendent and First Assistant to direct and coordinate golf course maintenance activities, such as maintaining quality course conditions, developing (training) and retaining employees. The Second Assistant may serve in the First Assistant’s capacity in the event of their absence.  

Primary Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)

• Effectively lead staff to ensure a quality product. Follow up with staff continually to ensure tasks are being completed in a timely manner and to the Club’s Standards.
• Evaluate and assess equipment management, operation and set up.
• Maintain daily course set up to the Club’s Standards.
• Maintain communication between staff and Golf Shop.
• Proactively identify and correct problems that arise on property

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum High School Graduation
• Weekends/holidays
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic Turf Care Maintenance background (sprayers, chemicals, understanding of irrigation and components)
• Understand the game of golf
• Ability to supervise multiple employees

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40+ hour weekly, with benefits including:

• Salary: $23-25 DOE
• Paid Time Off, per employee handbook
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, dependent coverage available, per employee handbook
• 401K and 401K Match, per employee handbook
• Life Insurance, per employee handbook
• Holiday Bonus Program, per employee handbook
• Holiday Pay, per employee handbook
• Employee Meals, per employee handbook
• Partial Tuition reimbursement for continued education, per employee handbook
• Golf Privileges, per employee handbook

To Apply for this Position

Please send a resume to our Superintendent, Joel Kachmarek:

Joel@golftcgc.com

Apply in person
13204 Country Club Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498