Pool Attendant

BASIC FUNCTION: 

The Pool Attendant (PA) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and performance of a facility within the Aquatics Department. Responsible for; always maintaining a clean facility, checking in residents and their guests, client satisfaction, and maintaining all Hastings Water Works policies and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein:  Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by management. 

Essential: 

Facility Management: 

• As residents and their guests check-in, verify they are residents and permitted to use the pool.  
• Responsible for assigned opening duties before the facility opens and the closing procedures before the facility is secured at close. These responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:  vacuuming swimming pool, opening/closing umbrellas, sweeping pool deck, straightening pool furniture, taking, and recording pool chemicals, balancing pool chemicals, stocking restrooms, cleaning the scum line, and emptying skimmer baskets. 
• Responsible for maintaining a clean facility while on duty. The following responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following: emptying trash (transporting all trash containers to the street once a week), cleaning and restocking restrooms, straightening pool furniture, and sweeping pool deck. 
• Responsible for maintaining pool chemistry within state required ranges. Chemicals will be tested and recorded in the chemical logbook every four (4) hours while the facility is open. 
• Responsible for escalating abnormalities in chemicals and/or equipment to Area Manager. Call your manager before making any adjustments. 

Leadership: 

• Managing facility policy adherence  
• Checking pool passes and enforcing posted pool rules 
• Communicate client complaints to Area Manager  
• Always maintain a professional attitude with patrons and clients  

Administrative: 

• Responsible for logging attendance every hour 
• Responsible for completing incident reports following any incident.  Call Area Manager after incident.  
• Responsible for recording chemical readings every four hours in the chemical logbook 
• Additional reporting may be assigned 

Training: 

• Responsible for attending a minimum of one (1) in-service training each month employed 

 SKILLS/BEHAVIORS 

Essential: 

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to different locations within a 10-mile radius of your scheduled facility 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and public speaking, including active listening 
• High level of attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and take initiative 
• Comfortable operating in an environment of continual change 
• Openness to critical feedback and suggestion 

Preferred: 

• Must have a smartphone 

EXPERIENCE 

Essential: 

• A minimum age of 16 years of age 

Physical Demands/Work Environment Physical Requirements/Essential Functions (ADA compliance): Please check all that apply to this position. Activity – If more than 2 plus hours per day ? Standing ? Sitting ? Walking ? Stooping ? Running ? Climbing ? Writing ? Filing ? Crawling ? Squatting ? Bending ? Twisting ? Balancing Lifting to include ? 0 – 10 lbs. ? 11 – 25 lbs. ? 26 – 60 lbs. ? 61 – 75 lbs. ? Over 75 lbs. ? Pulling ? Pushing ? Carrying Environmental Conditions:  ? Cold ? Heat ? Noisy ? Fumes ? Odors ? Mists ? Vibration ? Dust ? Wet and/or Humid Sensory: ? Hearing to Converse ? Hearing to use the Telephone ? Talking ? Tasting/smelling ? Reading Distance 1 to 5 Feet ? Reading Distance 10 to 30 Feet