Job Title: Certified Pool Operator
Department: Recreation
Reports To: Director of Recreation
Start Date: May September; Seasonal PartTime up to 20 hours per week.
Salary: $20/hour
Position Summary: The Certified Pool Operator (CPO) responsible for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of a swimming pool by monitoring water chemistry operating pool equipment performing regular cleaning tasks and ensuring compliance with safety regulations all while upholding proper chemical handling procedures and addressing potential hazards. Primary duties will be performed prior to the opening of the pools and splash pad facility.
About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Eries south shore Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural educational spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the onesquaremile community youll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages a concert auditorium arts center historic waterfront hotel movie theater pool tennis sailing shopping dining and much more. For more information visit lakesideohio/employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the aquatics staff and with overall staff
- Diagnoses and maintain Grindley Aquatics and Wellness Campus pool kiddie and splash pad pools heating filtration systems and pumps.
- Familiarity with various pool equipment how to troubleshoot basic malfunctions.
- Testing of all water chemicals; pH alkalinity chlorine levels and other chemical parameters. Adjusting chemical levels as needed to maintain proper balance for pool kiddie and splash pad pool.
- Report on equipment faults or water quality problems to the Director of Recreation.
- Respond to alerts on Pool Comm as needed.
- Understanding and ability to identify and resolve water issues; the impact of weather conditions on water chemistry and making necessary adjustments.
- Early morning cleaning pool surfaces by skimming brushing and vacuuming. Maintaining and cleaning pool filters; backwashing but not limited to.
- Understanding and enforcing pool rules regulations and that all Lakeside Chautauqua rules and regulations are followed
- Maintaining detailed logs of water chemistry readings chemical additions and maintenance activities.
- Staying updated on local and state pool safety regulations and certification.
- Work alongside security maintenance and pool staff to ensure the facilities are safe for patron use.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency Action Plan for Chemical Procedures
- Adhering to all safety standards regarding pool operation and chemical handling. Including use of proper PPE
- Thorough understanding of pool chemicals their properties and safe handling procedures.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with pool users and address concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation
Qualifications:
- Certified CPO (Certified Pool Operator)
- Prior experience in pool maintenance or a related field
- Knowledge of pool cleaning procedures and chemicals
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to use power tools effectively
- Strong problemsolving skills to diagnose and repair pool equipment
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
Environment & Physical Demands:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the operation or residents and guests of the property.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems d deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop climb or balance. Specific vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus are required. Must be able to lift heavy equipment and material up to 50 pounds with assistance. Must be able to climb ladders. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet cold humid hot very hot conditions and will be required to work outdoors. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.