Pool Operator - Aquatics Department

Job Description

Job Description

Pool Operators are Lifeguard-certified staff who also hold a Fairfax County approved Pool Operator license. They are the day-to-day supervisors when pool management is not present. Operators perform all the duties of a lifeguard with the added responsibility of monitoring the facility operating condition to ensure compliance with all applicable codes including sanitizer and pH levels, bather load, water balance, flowrate/turnover requirements, and documentation. As lifeguards, they are safety-minded monitors of the pool environment, preventing injuries and incidents through effective surveillance and emergency response, and meeting and exceeding all customer expectations from friendly pass scanning to responsive cleaning and tidying. They provide a welcoming environment, are knowledgeable of all pool programs and activities, and are the public face of Reston Aquatics. The ideal candidate is energetic, out-going, diligent, confident, and well-spoken.

Job responsibilities include; testing and adjusting water chemistry within scope of training, delegating tasks to other staff on shift, providing training and supervision of other staff on shift as needed, supervising daily facility operations, maintaining a hazard-free environment, enforcing facility policies fairly and consistently, participating in regular practice of their rescue skills and knowledge, providing effective surveillance and back-up coverage in rotation, facility admission processing, retail sales (select facilities only), providing information to customers, routine cleaning, completing reports and forms, assisting customers with equipment, and initiating emergency care and notification of EMS system for life-threatening emergencies, using appropriate protective equipment and standard precautions when exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

All work is performed in an outdoor environment near and around recreational water.

Requirements

Age 16+

Confident, mature, and well-spoken

Able to provide quality customer service for a diverse population

Current American Red Cross certification in ‘Lifeguarding’

Current certification in Bloodborne Pathogens Training (provided upon initial hire)

Current Fairfax County approved Pool Operator license

Ability to move 50lbs, hear whistle alerts from 50 yards, and see hand gestures from 25 yards.

Corrective eyewear or assistance devices are permitted.