Lack of Growth and cut wages including managers - Lifeguard/Swim Instructor The Bay Club Employee Review

1.0
1 Oct 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The people I worked along side with were great. Very supportive group of people including the managers at our club.

Cons

Upper management (up the corporate ladder) were horrible. During the pandemic, the company did pay us (on reduced pay) during the lockdown. I was making $17.50/hour (previously $20/hour). When the club opened back up, they kept our reduced rates rates the same instead of returning us back to our original rates. It wasn't just towards the lower level positions, but also the managers at the club we were working at. We were not only short-staffed because of the pandemic & people leaving, but we also were expected to run at maximum capacity. All of my coworkers were getting burnt-out. On top of that, I worked there for 4 years and didn't receive a single raise. When I told them i would leave, they said they would give me a promotion $5 raise. But I would only make that raised rate only when I punched in under management. Bay Club is a corporation that doesn't care about their workers. They've had multiple lawsuits filed against them in the past and high turnover rates because they consider their workers easily replaceable.

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5.0
9 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There's something special about working for a company that fosters a healthy active lifestyles and building community. The people here are what make it truly unique. The environment is innovative, and the company's rapid growth means you're constantly exposed to new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, this place will energize you.

Cons

If you need a lot of structure or predictability, it may not be the right fit.

2.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Strong Team Culture: The coworkers are the highlight of the company. It’s a group of genuinely hard workers who are always willing to help. - High-Energy Environment: The pace is fast, but you never feel isolated because there is a lot of support from the people around you along the way. - Fair Expense Reimbursement: The company is good about reimbursing for miles driven and providing stipends for employee use of internet and cell phones, which is a helpful and appreciated perk.

Cons

- Stagnant Compensation: I have not received a pay increase in 3 years. With the cost of living rising rapidly, the lack of merit-based raises makes it difficult to stay long-term. - Visibility over Performance: Career growth and raises seem to depend more on how much "visibility" you have with leadership rather than the actual quality of your work. If you aren't constantly in the spotlight, your contributions are easily overlooked. - Unmet Benefit Promises: When I started, there was an expectation of certain benefits and company assets as the organization grew. However, after 4 years, many of these have not materialized for my role, which makes it feel like the initial promises haven't been kept. - Professional Standstill: Despite the company’s growth, there are very few actual growth opportunities for long-term employees. It is disheartening to feel stuck in the same place for years while the company continues to scale.

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