Swimming Pool Superintendent Career Description
Swimming pool superintendents at a municipal swimming pool are responsible for all the activities that take place at a swimming pool as well as for the maintenance of the swimming pool, buildings and immediate premises. Swimming pool superintendents and their personnel are also responsible for ·the safety of the users of the swimming pool.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
Swimming pool superintendents perform a variety of different tasks. They supervise workers, control the quality of the water of the swimming pool and do the necessary dosing to keep the chemical balance of the pool correct. They do regular inspections to ensure that the equipment functions correctly and that hygienic standards are maintained.
Swimming pool superintendents further have to assure the safety of the public and have to take care of the marketing and maintenance of the swimming pool. They also control the supplies that are used in and around the swimming pool, and control the fees collected by the cashier.
Swimming pool superintendents often have to plan and organize holiday programs for the public.
At some swimming pools, swimming pool superintendents' give swimming and life saving training on determined times. Swimming pool superintendents have to handle all complaints of the public, but also have to ensure that the public does not misbehave at the swimming pool or disregard safety measures. They also have to have advanced knowledge and experience of first aid, as they have to act as first-aid officers if necessary.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need? Swimming pool superintendents must be able to maintain good relations with the public and authority over the workers at the swimming pool. They have to be able to organize well as they often have to arrange holiday programs and swimming-galas.
Where can I work?
Swimming pool superintendents can work at public swimming pools that are administered by city councils. They can also work at private holiday-resorts that have a swimming pool.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
A trained swimming pool superintendent can work as a private swim trainer or as lifesaving trainer.
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