Being a member of a private pool comes with a range of benefits, from the convenience of a nearby oasis to the joys of relaxation and recreation. However, there’s more to being a pool member than just splashing around on sunny days. One often-overlooked aspect that holds immense significance for members is the concept of contributing volunteer hours. Here, we’ll explore why it’s crucial for pool members to roll up their sleeves and invest their time in volunteering.

1. Nurturing a Sense of Community: Pool and tennis clubs offer an exclusive and intimate environment for members to connect and build lasting relationships. Volunteering brings members together beyond the social interactions during swim sessions. When individuals invest time and effort into pool-related activities, a sense of camaraderie flourishes. This shared experience fosters a tight-knit community where members develop friendships that extend far beyond the pool area.

2. Preserving the Pool’s Aesthetic and Functionality: A sparkling pool area doesn’t maintain itself. Regular upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance are essential to ensuring the pool remains a safe and enjoyable space. By contributing volunteer hours, pool members actively participate in maintaining the pool’s aesthetics and functionality. From gardening and landscaping to cleaning and minor repairs, each member’s effort contributes to preserving the pool’s appeal and quality.

3. Alleviating Financial Burden: Maintaining a private pool involves various costs, including staffing, repairs, and equipment. By volunteering their time, pool members help reduce the financial burden on the pool management or ownership. Funds that would otherwise be allocated to hiring additional staff or outsourcing maintenance tasks can be redirected towards enhancing the overall pool experience, such as improving amenities or organizing special events.

4. Fostering a Sense of Ownership: Contributing volunteer hours encourages a deeper sense of ownership among pool members. When individuals actively participate in the pool’s upkeep and enhancement, they develop a stronger attachment to the facility. This sense of ownership translates into a greater commitment to preserving the pool’s quality and ensuring its longevity.

5. Enhancing Pool Programs and Events: Private pools often offer a variety of programs, from swim lessons to themed parties. By volunteering, pool members can actively contribute to the development and execution of these programs and events. Their input and efforts can lead to the creation of more diverse and engaging activities that cater to the preferences of the pool community.

6. Personal Growth and Skill Development: Volunteering at the private pool isn’t just about benefiting the facility; it’s an opportunity for personal growth and skill development. Members can learn new skills, from event planning and organization to leadership and communication. These skills are not only valuable within the context of pool-related activities but can also translate into various aspects of their personal and professional lives.

In conclusion, contributing volunteer hours as a private pool member is about more than just fulfilling a responsibility – it’s an investment in a thriving, vibrant community. Through nurturing relationships, preserving the pool’s appeal, and sharing in the responsibilities, members actively contribute to the pool’s success and longevity. So, the next time you dip your toes into the pool, consider how volunteer hours can make a splash in creating a richer and more fulfilling pool experience for everyone involved.

Connect with fellow Admins

As an administrator using Member Splash, you have access to a powerful swim club management system that simplifies your operational processes. However, managing a swim club can still come with its challenges and questions. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the Member Splash Facebook Community, an exclusive private Facebook group page created specifically for all Member Splash customers.

This community serves as a platform where you can connect with fellow knowledgeable Member Splash clients. It’s a vibrant community of administrators just like you, who understand the unique intricacies of using the Member Splash system. By joining this community, you gain access to a wealth of expertise and experiences that can help you optimize your system and improve your club’s operations.

Here are some compelling reasons why you should join the community:

1. Learn from fellow administrators

The Member Splash Facebook Community provides a space where you can interact with other administrators who have been using the system for a while. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the platform, you can benefit from the collective knowledge and insights of the community members. Engage in discussions, ask questions, and share your own experiences. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn new tips, tricks, and best practices that can enhance your efficiency as an administrator.

2. Seek guidance and advice

Running a swim club involves various operational processes, and sometimes you may encounter challenges or have questions about specific features of the Member Splash system. The community is a valuable resource for seeking guidance and advice. When you face a roadblock or need clarification, you can rely on the vast expertise of fellow admins who have likely encountered similar situations. They can offer practical solutions or direct you to relevant resources that can help you overcome obstacles and make the most of the Member Splash platform.

3. Stay updated and share feedback

Being part of the Member Splash Facebook Community means you can stay informed about the latest updates, feature releases, and enhancements to the system. The Member Splash team regularly shares news and announcements within the community, ensuring you stay up to date with the platform’s advancements. Additionally, your participation in the community allows you to provide valuable feedback and suggestions directly to the team. Your insights and ideas can help shape the future direction of Member Splash, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of swim club administrators.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow admins, seek guidance, and gain valuable insights. Join the Member Splash Facebook Community today by visiting the Member Splash Facebook Community. It’s a supportive and engaging space where you can enhance your Member Splash experience and connect with a network of professionals who share your passion for swim club management.

Remember, the power of a community lies in collaboration and shared knowledge. Together, we can make the most of Member Splash and create thriving swim clubs.

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

Do you have questions about setting up and configuring your organization’s Member Splash account? Take advantage of this free, weekly Q&A session hosted by a Member Splash coach. With our first come, first serve approach, we encourage you to enroll as early as possible… and did I mention it’s free? Enroll Today

Increase Revenue and Offer More Options to Your Members with our Reservations, Point of Sale System and House Guest Products!

We hope that your new season is off to a great start! Congratulations, on making it through opening weekend and the beginning of the season! We know that you’re still pretty busy, but hope that you can soon join your members on the pool deck for some fun in the sun!

Interested in Making Reservations Available to Members?

The best place to start when building your reservations facilities for the first time is our Member Splash University Role Based Course – Front Desk Administration. Here we provide a full overview of the Reservations system. We also have a very detailed article on the system here: Reservations Overview article.

Once you finish looking through our learning resources, the first step is creating facilities – Facilities refers to anything that a member can make a reservation for: a lap lane, the main swim pool, a tennis court, etc. To get started go to Reservations -> Facilities and create your first one.

You’ll want to start by creating Facility Groups. Facility Groups is a collective of facilities. For example, if you have six lap lanes and allow each member to make a single reservation per day you can create a Lap Lanes group, define the individual lanes, and apply reservation restrictions that apply to all lanes regardless of which one a member selects.

The reservations system is an amazing tool and there are a lot of settings to help you customize your facilities according to your business rules. In addition to our Reservations Overview article, we have a section of the Knowledge Base dedicated to the reservations system with articles that go into detail on specific settings and ways to use the system.

Need to Add Nannies, Babysitters and Other Additional Members to Your Setup?

We have updated the system so that you can have more than 1 house guest product! What this means is that if you set up a House Guest product called “Grand Parent” for $100, you can use it as many times as you want. Thus you can put all 4 of your child’s grandparents on the account. You can create a second House Guest product called “Nanny” for $200 and both will bill correctly. Many pools want to invite additional family members or caretakers to join for the season at a lower membership rate, now you can easily accommodate all of these seasonal members. Please see our House Guest article for setup instructions.

Use the Point of Sale to Charge for Event Fees, Lessons and More!

Did you know that the POS system can be used to charge members for things like rentals, lessons, event fees? POS is not just for snack bars! Many pools don’t have a snack bar and think that they wouldn’t use the POS system, but some of our clubs use it to charge for admission to events and even sell pool accessories!

The New and Improved Visits Report!

Our updated Visits report, located under the Front Desk tab on your menu, offers a few new sorting options that make this report very helpful! You’ll see a button called “Columns” to the right of the Export button. From here, you can add more information to your report and exports. With the last update, we’ve added columns for attendant, member type, payment status and visit type (member vs. guest).

The Latest Software Updates:

The Logins Report:

Many HOA pools and property management organizations do not collect annual dues through our system, so they typically do not use the account payment status to indicate to the admin who has logged in, paid their dues and updated their required information. We understand that HOA and property management clubs have specific needs and we’ve created a new report to help them better manage resident/owner and renter accounts.

For organizations that do not collect dues through the platform, our new logins report is designed to show the pool admins who has logged into the system and when. The report is located under Membership > Logins. Please visit our new article on the Logins Report.

The New Sales Detail Report:

The Transactions Report allows you to view everything your club has sold as an individual line item. In the new Sales Details screen (located under Finances) you can do the same thing, but with enhanced ability to filter, search and sort the results. You can also export records to CSV, Excel or JSON and you can control which columns are displayed (and exported).

The New Account Orders Screen:

We added a new Orders screen (formally called “Unpaid Charges”) for Members where they can view all orders they have placed and filter by payment method, payment status, etc. If your club allows bill-to-account orders this lets your members see in real time the accrued charges so there are no shocks when the bill comes due!

Please keep an eye on your dashboard and our customer newsletters for all the latest on our software updates and more helpful hints throughout the season.