Pool Maintenance

Department: Aquatics

Reports to the Aquatics Director or Liaison

Job Summary

A seasonal position designed to provide pools and pool areas with efficient and constant care at regular intervals.

Duties and Resonsibilities

  • Maintain adequate levels of proper chemicals in all pools
  • Test levels of chemicals in pools and record data.
  • Clean pools on regular basis by skimming, scrubbing tiles, vacuuming, backwashing and brushing floors and walls.
  • Clear trash and debris from pool decks, walkways, snack bar patio and all surrounding bush and grass areas.
  • Clean lifeguard shed, remove debris and empty trash receptacles.
  • Set up pool and pool deck areas pre-season by raising umbrellas, setting up deck chairs, flags, lane lines, safety equipment and lifeguard chairs. Scrub and clean pool decks and deck chairs. Set up and clean out lifeguard shed.
  • Break down pool and pool deck areas post-season by storing umbrellas, removing deck chairs, flags, lane lines, safety equipment and lifeguard chairs. Scrub and clean pool decks and deck chairs. Clean out lifeguard shed.
  • Any other duties deemed necessary, reasonable and relevant as assigned by Aquatics Director.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  • Must have ability to follow directions and interact well with staff, members and guests.
  • Possess effective verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions and Environment

  • Moderate periods of physical activity including but not limited to walking, lifting, crouching, bending and stretching.
  • Constant exposure to outdoor elements and temperatures including sun, wind, rain, heat and cold.
  • Subject to come in contact or be exposed to water, chlorine, pool treatment chemicals, blood, unpleasant odors and substances.
  • Frequent intervals of interaction with staff, members and guests.
  • Unexpected interruptions from staff, visitors, members or guests may occur throughout the workday.
  • Subject to loud noises from crowds, machinery or banquet/picnic functions which may occur throughout the workday.