WESTERN BATHS CLUB - Key Persons
Allan has been Operations Supervisor at the Baths since 2021.
Joining the Baths as a junior member before moving on to becoming a member of the staff, his time at the Baths has spanned some 35 years in total. Within this time, he has had many roles ranging from Duty manger to his current position of Operations Supervisor.
Allan assists the General Manager, oversees staff training and development, and runs the Baths' successful swimming programme.
Allan is proactive in taking the Baths forward, while maintaining its steep history.
In 2018 her role was expanded to Finance Manager although it does still incorporate membership administration and payroll. althaea.trevor@thewesternbaths.co.uk
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Treasurer of the Committee
Bruce became Treasurer of the Committee in 2021 after already being part of the Management Committee for several years.
He has been a member of the Baths since the mid 1970's when his family moved to Glasgow.
With his role in Finance he hopes to use that experience to ensure the financial stability of the Baths going forward.
Job Titles:
- Deepend Bar & Bistro Manager
David has been Bar Manager at the Deepend Bar & Bistro since joining the Baths in 2010.
You will always receive a warm and friendly welcome from David and his team when visiting the Deepend Bar & Bistro.
Job Titles:
- Head Receptionist / Administrator
Debbie began her role at the Baths in February 2020.
Previously, she spent ten years within the voluntary sector as Office Manager, working for an organisation supporting individuals living with BBV's.
You will always receive a warm and friendly welcome at Reception from Debbie and her team when dealing with your enquiries.
Hilary joined the committee at the 2023 AGM.
As a member of the Baths for more than thirty five years, Hilary has made many friends along the way. She has been practicing Iyengar Yoga there for twenty three of those years and is keen to promote our yoga classes and the high standard of teaching available.
Hilary enjoys using the Main Suite facilities, particularly the steam room and plunge pool, on a regular basis. She occasionally dips a toe in the pool.
As a member of the committee, Hilary is keen to see the Baths continue to thrive, while retaining the original ethos of the Club. She is often heard to say: "I don't know what I'd do without the Western Baths Club."
James began his employment at the Baths in 2015 as a Leisure Attendant. After a promotion in 2020, he took up his current role as Duty Manager.
During his time as a leisure attendant he introduced the successful gym retention program ‘On Route' and conducted the majority of our fitness classes.
James continues to drive our fitness classes, gym and overall club standards and operations through his current role.
Jennifer began working for the Baths in 2014 as a Lifeguard. Following a promotion in 2021 she took up her current role of Duty Manager.
With a long career in the leisure industry, Jennifer began as a part time Fitness Instructor within the Kelvin Hall. Her career then moved to being a Lifeguard, Senior Leisure Assistant and Duty Manager for East Dunbartonshire Council.
Joining as a junior in 1971, Jennifer remains a life long member of the Baths
Kathleen was appointed General Manager in February 2023 after a period of 10 months of Acting General Manager..
Kathleen joined the Baths in 2015 in the role of Duty Manager.. She was promoted to Depute General Manager in 2018.
Her career in the leisure industry began in 1996 as a Lifeguard. Kathleen then moved on to Swimming Teaching and Coaching. Her employment history includes Swimming Development Officer for South Lanarkshire Council and Head Swimming Co-ordinator for a private Swim School
Her current role involves staff management and overseeing all operations within the Baths.
Job Titles:
- Facilities Manager
- Personal Trainer
Michael has been in his current role as Facilities Manager since the summer of 2023. Before this he was Duty Manager for five years but has been employed by the Baths for the past seven years.
He joined the Baths as a Leisure Attendant in 2015 and was promoted to Duty Manager in late 2017. Michael is also a Personal Trainer and a qualified instructor for many of the fitness classes at the Baths.
Niki was co-opted on to our Committee to fill our number in 2022. At our 2023 AGM Niki was voted in as a full Committee member.
Niki has been a member of the Baths for more than 40 years and has worked as the resident Hairdresser for 16 years.
As a lifetime member, along with her family, it is important to her that the Baths continues to flourish.
Niki's hopes for being part of the Committee will be to look after the Hair, Beauty and Wellbeing side of things. helping staff and listening to members with any suggestions on how to improve services and amenities.
Paul has been a member of the baths for many years and he always appreciated what a wonderful institution it is .
The Baths introduced him to gym workouts, yoga and other activities which otherwise he would have had no contact with and as a member of the Committee he hopes to continue this tradition of innovation. He also hopes to encourage and work to develop the baths existing commitment to the Arts, including music and dance .
He is absolutely committed to due process and financial stability and will work with Committee colleagues to ensure that the existing structures are maintained and built upon.
He considers this to be particularly important given the need to maintain the basics after the challenges of lockdown. Being a Lawyer by profession Paul has expertise in Employment Law and HR which he hopes can be put to good use going forward.
As the organisation moves into different times he will particularly enjoy working with office bearers ,senior management and committee colleagues to build a strong business plan in order to meet both the organisation's aspirations and challenges.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chairman of the Western Baths
- Member of the Club
Richard was appointed Chair of the Western Baths at the 2022 AGM having re-joined the Committee in 2021 following a spell on the Committee a number of years previous.
Richard has been a member of the Club for almost 40 years joining in 1983. He has worked in Construction for 39 years predominantly in restoration and conservation and will provide valuable knowledge, experience and assistance to the Committee in the care, maintenance and development of the Western Baths building.
Vincent became a member of the Committee in 2020.
He has been a member of the Baths for 43 years and enjoys the swimming pool and hot rooms, frequently visiting the bistro with his family at weekends.
As a lifetime member, with his children being 4th generation members, Vincent brings a knowledge of multi generational experience of the Baths to the Committee.