Swimming Facility Attendant Cleaners & Helpers
SaveWhat Does a Swimming Facility Attendant Do?
Swimming facility attendants handle the daily activities of a swimming facility such as a swimming pool, beach and lake. They clean the facility, maintain a good attitude towards the clients and ensure the overall safety within the facility.
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Protective Measures Related To Swimming Pool Chemicals
Type of equipment used to protect oneself to the exposure to swimming pool chemicals such as chemical goggles, impervious gloves and boots for any chemical handling activities.
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Skills You Need to Become a Swimming Facility Attendant
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialProtective Measures Related To Swimming Pool Chemicals knowledge
Type of equipment used to protect oneself to the exposure to swimming pool chemicals such as chemical goggles, impervious gloves and boots for any chemical handling activities.
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EssentialSwimming Pool Chemicals knowledge
Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.
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EssentialSwimming Pool Safety Guidelines knowledge
The rules and guidelines related to swimming pool safety, such as rules related to child safety, running, diving, waterslides, electrical appliances, food and drinks, water hygiene, and inflatables.
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialDispose Waste skill
Dispose waste in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities.
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EssentialMaintain Cleaning Equipment skill
Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.
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EssentialClean Public Areas skill
Disinfect the areas to which the public has access.
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EssentialMaintain Pool Cleanliness skill
Regularly supervise the state of the pool, remove debris or rubbish and keep the deck of the pool clean and safe.
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EssentialMaintain Quality Of Pool Water skill
Continuously monitoring the color, temperature and cleanliness of the pool water and take any required action to ensure high standards of water quality in the pool.
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EssentialMonitor Infrastructure skill
Monitor and inspect on a regular basis the condition of the swimming pool and its surrounding infrastructure, such as diving boards, ladders and floors.
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EssentialSupervise Pool Activities skill
Ensure pool bathers' activities comply with the bathing regulations: Inform bathers of pool regulations, perform rescue activities, supervise diving activities and waterslides, take action in case of harassment or trespassing, …
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Optional Skills (5 of 19 displayed)
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OptionalCustomer Service knowledge
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
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OptionalResuscitation knowledge
The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.
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OptionalHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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OptionalHandle Veterinary Emergencies skill
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
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OptionalManage Emergency Evacuation Plans skill
Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.
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OptionalManage Lost And Found Articles skill
Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners get them back in their possession.
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OptionalManage Theft Prevention skill
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
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OptionalOperate Fire Extinguishers skill
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
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OptionalProvide First Aid skill
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
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OptionalSelect Hazard Control skill
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
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OptionalSwim skill
Move through water by means of the limbs.
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OptionalAssist Pool Users skill
Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.
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OptionalGive Swimming Lessons skill
Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.
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OptionalInform On Toilet Facilities Malfunctions skill
Report to the concerned services when the toilet is not functioning properly or when related equipment is broken and post "out of order" sign on the respective cubicles.
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OptionalMaintain The Cleanliness Of The Toilet Facilities skill
Clean the toilets and wipe the sinks, mirrors and cubicle furniture according to the required standards, providing special attention to details.
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OptionalProvide Advice On Safety skill
Educate people on safety measures for a certain activity or location.
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OptionalReport On Customers' Complaints Related To Toilet Facilities skill
Inform supervisors of the customer's complaints related to the toilet facilities and cleanliness and take remedy measures, if it's the case.
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OptionalRescue Bathers skill
Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.
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OptionalRestock Toilet Facilities' Supplies skill
Make sure that toilet supplies such as soap and toilet paper are always available for customer use.
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