I was just reading the '60s thread, where someone mentioned that pools are more expensive now. I'm curious what is driving the costs. Initial investment, or keeping the pool going? Materials, construction labor, insurance, lifeguards, pool chemicals/maintenance? (In other words, is there one specific thing where, if we could find a cost-effective alternative, it would encourage more pools to be built.)
Right now this is academic, but after I win that big lottery ticket, this information will come in handy. :D
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I am the treasurer of a summer swim club. We operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day, about 14 weeks a year. Our budget is $115,000 per year. Insurance is about $10,000, pool maintenance and repairs are $30,000, guard salaries are $20,000 with an additional $8,000 for the manager and assistant manager, about $4,000 goes to run the kids swim team, almost $10,000 in utilities (we are not a heated pool), $11,500 in various taxes. The rest in a bunch of smaller categories. Its an expensive operation. We are financially healthy with 325 member families. I realize outdoor pool operations are different, but this might give you some ideas
I am the treasurer of a summer swim club. We operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day, about 14 weeks a year. Our budget is $115,000 per year. Insurance is about $10,000, pool maintenance and repairs are $30,000, guard salaries are $20,000 with an additional $8,000 for the manager and assistant manager, about $4,000 goes to run the kids swim team, almost $10,000 in utilities (we are not a heated pool), $11,500 in various taxes. The rest in a bunch of smaller categories. Its an expensive operation. We are financially healthy with 325 member families. I realize outdoor pool operations are different, but this might give you some ideas
