Role Summary
The job of Swimming Pool Attendant is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe swimming pool for students; controlling swimming pool chemicals; maintaining required logs; ensuring availability of equipment and/or supplies; and complying with health and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Clean assigned school facilities (e.g. swimming pool, pool deck, equipment areas, showers, wash rooms etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary and safe condition.
Inspect swimming pool, deck, mechanical equipment, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that it is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs.
Evaluate equipment function for the purpose of maintaining facilities and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
Maintain pool, including proper chemical and PH rate for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and health requirements.
Assist in maintaining swimming pool equipment (e.g. backwashing filters, pump equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.
Monitor inventory levels of chemicals and other pool maintenance supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of supplies as needed.
Assist with setup and/or movement of equipment (e.g. starting blocks, benches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability for special events, etc.
Stock chemicals and other supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Assist the teachers in ensuring children are changed before and after swimming.
The requirements
Qualifications and experience:
'O' level Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
Aquatics qualifications.
At least two years' experience in lifeguarding and aquatics.
Certificate of good conduct.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Swimming proficiency and comfortable in all types of water conditions.
Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions.
Ability to work with children in a positive manner.
A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of pool equipment and safety measures.