Pool Attendant - Pool - Seasonal (Linq Lv)

Responsible for maintaining the appearance of the pool area to Hotel standards at all times. Monitors all activity on the pool deck, enforces pool rules, and provides assistance to guests as needed. Maintains cleanliness of the pool deck area in addition to providing assistance to hotel guests at the pool following check-in at the pool counter.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Remains alert to all activity occurring within their assigned section of the pool area throughout their shift.

· Treats customers with courtesy and respect at all times.

· Remains appropriately groomed as stated in the departmental guidelines appearance code.

· Notifies the manager immediately of any problems at the pool requiring any extra ordinary attention (i.e., guest injury, guest employee conflict, etc.).

· Ensures all guests follow pool rules (i.e., diving board safety, running, horseplay, etc.).

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Place towels and chairs in desired locations in the pool area for guests.

· Take in all chairs at the end of the day (stack and cover with the tarp).

· Stock pool registration counter with all needed supplies (i.e., folded towels, receipts, log sheets, etc.).

· Clean all brass and metal rails in the pool area.

· Sweep the pool area (clearing all debris) as needed.

· Collect all used items and dispose of properly, (i.e., cups and paper items in the trash, towels in used towel carts, etc.).

· Change pool status sign (open at the beginning of the day and close at the end of the day).

· Assist technician in keeping appearance of the pools up to hotel standards.

· Receive hotel guests at the pool counter, distribute towels and facilitate lotion sales as needed.

· Additional related duties as requested by the pool manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be 18 years old or older

· Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds repeatedly during a shift.

· Ability to push up to approximately 500 pounds on wheels.

· Ability to pull up to approximately 300 pounds.

· Ability to perform reaching and stooping motions repeatedly needed for cleaning and stocking work.

· Ability to climb ladders as needed for obtaining items located on high shelves and getting on the lifeguard stand.

· Tolerance to work outdoors in heat exceeding 100° F for extended periods of time.

· Visual abilities needed to effectively monitor the activity taking place in the pool area (and make pool rescues if needed).

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs. Ability to push up to approximately 500 pounds on wheels. Ability to pull up to approximately 300 pounds. Stand and move throughout the pool area as required during an assigned shift in an efficient, expedient manner, regardless of extremes in temperature. Must be able to lift lounge chairs and move towel carts during an assigned shift. Responds to visual and oral cues. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Available to work weekends and holidays.