Managing Partner

American Pool

$120K — $150K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of leadership experience in commercial aquatics management or maintenance
  • Proven experience managing P&L in multi-site environments
  • Track record of building businesses from startup phases
  • Strong skills in budget management and financial forecasting
  • Experience in recruiting and developing operational teams
  • Excellent client relationship skills with HOA and commercial property management
  • Willingness to travel across Texas regularly

Responsibilities

  • Own the P&L for Austin and San Antonio, driving growth and profitability
  • Provide strategic oversight for Texas markets, enhancing existing operations
  • Design a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for the region
  • Build and lead a high-performing team to drive operational success
  • Enforce financial discipline, including budgeting and revenue growth
  • Act as the primary contact for high-value clients and key stakeholders
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure service quality and client satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and safety policies across all sites
  • Translate executive strategy into actionable plans for Texas
  • Identify growth opportunities across the Texas footprint

Benefits

  • Growth and development opportunities on a national level
  • Paid Time Off policies including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program for support and resources
  • Ancillary benefits including disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match and financial wellness resources
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Managing Partner to lead our Austin, TX market and position American Pool as the premier commercial aquatics provider in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The Austin and San Antonio corridor represents a significant new chapter for our Texas operation, and this role is about building something from the ground up - with a strong national brand and established infrastructure behind you. As the senior leader in Austin, you will also provide strategic and business oversight across our broader Texas footprint, supporting the performance and development of existing market operations in Dallas and Houston.. This is a role for someone who has built and led commercial aquatics businesses before, understands what it takes to win in a competitive market, and is ready to do it at scale. Key Responsibilities • Own the P&L for the Austin and San Antonio markets, building the business from its current startup stage toward sustainable growth and profitability. • Provide strategic business oversight across the broader Texas region, supporting the development, performance, and business discipline of existing market operations. • Design and execute a go-to-market strategy for Austin and San Antonio, including client acquisition, staffing infrastructure, service delivery standards, and pricing. • Build and lead a high-performing team, with direct accountability for recruiting, developing, and retaining management-level talent in the region. • Drive financial discipline across all Texas markets, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue growth, and margin management. • Serve as the primary executive contact for high-value clients and key stakeholders in Austin and San Antonio, including HOA boards, country clubs, and commercial property managers. • Conduct regular site inspections across all managed locations to ensure safety, service quality, and client satisfaction meet the company's standards. • Ensure full compliance with state and local regulations, OSHA requirements, and all company safety and operational policies across every site in the region. • Translate strategic direction from the executive team into clear regional execution, maintaining alignment across all levels of the Texas operation. • Identify and pursue growth opportunities across the Texas footprint, including new client acquisitions, service line expansion, and market development initiatives. • Provide regular performance reporting on financial results, operational status, and market progress directly to the President of Commercial Aquatics. • Attend board meetings and cultivate relationships with key decision makers and community leaders across the Austin and San Antonio markets. Required Skills & Qualifications • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in commercial aquatics management and/or maintenance; direct industry experience is required. • Proven track record of owning P&L and delivering financial results in a multi-site or multi-market environment. • Demonstrated ability to build a business from an early stage, not just manage an established operation. • Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost analysis, and margin improvement. • Experienced at leading and developing operational managers and building teams from the ground up. • Exceptional client relationship and communication skills, with a track record of working directly with HOA boards, country clubs, and commercial property clients. • Ability to travel regularly across the Texas region. • BSc/BA in Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent leadership experience will be considered. Physical Requirements • Sitting, standing, and walking. • Prolonged use of computers; use of hands and fine motor coordination. • Working outdoors for extended periods of time. Benefits By joining the American Pool team you will be part of a thriving culture grounded in Safety, Excellence, Passion, Boldness, and Partnership. We foster a fun, friendly, and professional environment dedicated to inspiring and creating happier, healthier moments each day. Additional benefits include: • Growth & development opportunities within a national platform • Paid Time Off including paid vacation days, sick days, floating holidays, and company holidays • Comprehensive health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Ancillary benefits including short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance • 401(k) benefits with a company match and access to financial wellness educational materials & resources Location The Managing Partner position is located in Austin, Texas. Frequent travel to Texas markets will be required. Additional travel to other national locations may be requested. Additional Information The specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive; they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the role. Other job-related duties may be assigned and could require work outside of the duties listed. This description is subject to change at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise. "At will" employment remains in effect.

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