1)All Swimming Pools Must Have Lifeguards

All public swimming pools have a lifeguard because, swimming is one of the most life threatening sports and for safety measures, the lifeguard is always appointed in the public swimming pools.

The basic task of a pool’s life guard is to save people from drowning in the pool in order to prevent unfortunate deaths due to drowning. And every public swimming pool should have a lifeguard. All public swimming pools have a lifeguard because, swimming is one of the most life threatening sports and for safety measures,the lifeguard is always appointed in the public swimming pools.

2)Swimming Pool Cleaner / Swimming Pool Mechanic

As a swimming pool technician, you would make sure that the water is clean and safe for guests at designated hours. He should service and maintain swimming pools, spas and hot tubs at the hotel premises.You would also install and service water cleaning, filtering and purification equipment which is used for maintaining the pools. Additionally maintain the pool area in a clean, orderly fashion while assuring all pool safety rules and regulations are enforced.

Swimming Pool Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains public swimming pools, water systems, filter systems, pumps, and playground equipment.
• Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Maintain the proper chemical balancefor the pool.
• Maintains the pHand Chlorine values for good water quality.
• Maintain the pool and all water features using proper chemicals and cleaners.
• Maintain the pool pumps and filters.
• Maintain the pool area including cleaning of the deck and other maintenance tasks.
• Respond to swimming pool related work orders in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery or equipment.
• Repairs and maintains electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Transports and stores hazardous chemicals.
• Carrying out scheduled water cleaning, using chemicals like chlorine.
• Regularly testing swimming pool water quality and pH balance.
• Tests the chemical levels in public swimming pools and other water systems and adjusts as needed.
• Maintains manual or automated records of all activities and prepares daily / weekly / monthly reports.
• Picks up trash and cleans public swimming pools, restrooms and facility areas.
• Operates and inspects tools and equipment and makes minor adjustmentsand repairs.
• Operates vehicles to transport various types of materials and equipment.
• Cleaning and servicing swimming pool filtration units.
• Servicing heating, circulation and de-humidifier systems.
• Fixing lights above and below water level.
• Use swimming pool vacuum cleaners to clean the pool floor.
• Checking and repairing corrosion, cracks and leaks in the pool walls or floors.
• Use a telescopic pole with net to clean and remove any leafs or derbies.
• Making sure equipment like pool covers, diving boards and slides are in good working order
• Logging and reporting equipment faults or water quality problems to managers.

3)Swimming Pool Attendant

Performs guest safety and recreational work supervising, swimming and enforcing regulations at a hotel pool as well as providing for the guest-s comfort. An essential responsibility of this role includes ensuring cleanliness, setting -up and safety of all areas and facilities and attend to all guests needs within the hotel pool area as per the safety guidelines of the hotels management.

• Observes and patrols pool and enforces safety regulations.
• Assists swimmers from water when in danger.
• Provide excellent service consistent with the hotels standards operating procedures and brand attributes.
• Greet all guests upon arrival, distribute towels, offer assistance with seating, and delivering consistent guest service, exceeding guest expectations, and providing all other supporting services..
• Knowledgeable of pool facility such as length and depth of all pools, how many laps it takes to make complete a mile in meters and feet etc.
• Pool side Bar hours of operation, location of facilities, and emergency procedure for rescue.
• Knowledgeable of hotel facilities and services to answer guest inquiries.
• Willing to take ownership of all guest requestsand complaints, try to resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guests satisfaction.
• Identify and report defects throughout the pool and spa area, notify supervisors and concerned departments immediately of hazards, injuries, equipment or processes that negatively affect the operations.
• Ensure swimming pools and the complete health clubarea is clean at any times and report any maintenance issues to engineering department.
• Ensure the pool deck is swept and watered down and that all furniture is in the correct place, when setting up in the morning.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of resuscitation, first aide, and CPR/PR techniques.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
• Knowledge of swimming pool equipment sufficient to be able to perform minor maintenance work on the equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of pool deck and facilities including straightening and stacking chairs, collecting soiled towels and trash, moving chairs, towels, replacing flags, and cleaning signs.
• Facilitate and maintain consistent pool safety programs, training, and documentationto ensure the overall safety of guests in the pool area.
• Work closely with other departments that are essential to ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Properly utilize performance feedback, recognition, training, and adherence to company policies, legal requirements.

4)Chlorine In Swimming Pool Is Harmful

While chlorine is an effective option for disinfecting swimming pool water, it’s not without its challenges. In fact, chlorine can be harmful to your eyes, hair, nails, lungs, and yes, even your skin. Not only that, but depending on your age, existing skin condition, and several other factors including the balance of chemicals in the water, chlorine can be anything from irritating to extremely harmful to your skin.

Chlorine is a chemical widely used in personal and public swimming pools. Available in the form of tablets, liquid, and powder, chlorine is widely available and serves its primary purpose well.

The chemical sanitizes water in two key ways. It clarifies the water and kills the majority of the unwanted microbes that may be present in the water. And it oxidizes the pool to attach to and eliminate organic matter in the water. Chlorine also effectively inhibits the growth of algae.

This organic matter can include anything from fallen leaves to bodily wastes, including sweat, oil, and even urine or feces. If untreated, the water in a pool collects this matter and can cause significant issues. Organic material often carries germs, bacteria, and viruses that can cause water-borne infection and illness.

The Irritating Truth

Chlorine may be a long-standing disinfection success story, but the reality is that the very process that delivers such good results has an irritating downside: byproducts that are harmful to the skin (and the rest of your body).

When chlorine contacts water, a reaction occurs that forms hypochlorous acid. During this process of chlorination, the hypochlorous acid breaks down the cellular components of pathogens to eliminate them.

That process is what is supposed to happen when a pool is treated with chlorine. However, it doesn’t stop there. Once it’s broken down these compounds, the hypochlorous acid combines with them forming what are known as chloramines.

Chloramines not only smell awful, but they also reduce the potency of the free chlorine remaining in the pool, which in turn, hinders the chlorines ability to further disinfect the water. This reaction makes it easier for pathogens to survive in the pool and contaminate any swimmers.

In addition to potentially causing illness, chloramines are also among the components that cause harm and irritation to the skin. But they aren’t the only issue.

The Other Effects of Chlorine on the Skin

Chlorine itself as well as its byproducts can have a dramatic impact on the outer layer of your skin. Some of the most common issues associated with chlorine exposure include:

• Dry Skin – The acid formed when chlorine contacts water is a natural irritant to the skin. The more time spent in contact with it, the more irritating it can be. Add to that the fact that chlorinated water opens the pores, hypochlorous acid in essence strips the natural oils from the skin, causing dry, itchy, and irritated skin. This drying effect may even be a contributing factor to premature aging.
• Rash – Considered irritant contact dermatitis, the rash commonly contracted with chlorine exposure is the chloramines present in the pool attaching to the skin after long periods of exposure. The risk is greater depending on the amount of chlorine as well as body waste present in the water; nonetheless, exposure may lead to a red, uncomfortable rash as well as inflammation that can progress to blister or hives.
• Burns – Chlorine burns are also a potential hazard of exposure to a chlorinated pool or hot tub. This concern is more an issue of poor ventilation that causes gas build up; however, if your skin does come into contact with the byproducts or off-gas of pool chlorine, you can sustain burns, blisters, and hives.
• Exacerbated Conditions – If you already have hypersensitive skin from a pre-existing condition such as psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis, chlorine exposure will likely make it worse. The hypochloric acid present in chlorinated water causes further inflammation of the skin, which can lead to an increase of pain, dryness, redness, itchiness, scaling, or rashing already present in the skin.

Chlorine effectively eliminates those contaminants. It attacks the disease-causing microorganisms that may be hanging out in the water and prepares a pool for swimming. However, that is not all the chemical does.