Club Story
The Westlake Athletic Club opened in 1974 as the Westlake Tennis & Swim Club, and while the name has changed over the years, the heart has not.
Our offering forms the pillars for health, longevity, community, and connection. With tennis courts for social and competitive play, pickleball courts–established in 2019–to host a new type of competition, an outdoor Junior Olympic pool, and fully equipped fitness spaces– the Club is designed to meet all of our Members' needs, and our team is ready to support them.
With community and private events held court-side and at the Pavilion, we are a space where competitors become teammates and neighbors become friends. Through expert instruction, thoughtful programming, and a culture of motivation, we inspire every Member to show up, push forward, and become their best self.
The Club is more than a facility, it's a way of life.
Our Team
Local Ownership
Mike James, CEO, Guernsey Holdings
Mike James became the owner of Westlake Athletic Club in February 2025. As a Westlake Village local, he sees the Club first as a community institution: a place generations of Members have made their own, and one he feels fortunate to look after.
Mike is the Founder and CEO of Guernsey Holdings, where he has spent his career building and caring for businesses for the long term. He brings that same patient approach to Westlake Athletic Club. His focus is on listening to Members, supporting the staff who make the Club what it is, and investing where it makes the biggest difference.
Since 2025, the Club has made a major push to improve every part of the Member experience. That work has included upgrades to facilities across the property, new spaces for Members to connect, more support for the team that serves them, and steady improvements to programs and day-to-day operations. Much of it has happened behind the scenes, and more is planned for the years ahead.
Mike's goal is simple: to help Westlake Athletic Club keep getting better while staying true to what has always made it special, a welcoming place where neighbors come together through fitness, recreation and friendship.
Join the Team
Whether you are teaching a class, greeting guests at the door, or supporting our business behind the scenes, you help create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
If you are ready to grow, connect, and make a real difference in people's lives, we would love to have you on our team.