What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Attendant position at Salamander Palm Beach Employer LLC?
Summary: This position will be responsible for greeting guests arriving at the pool; in addition to tending to the cleanliness of the pool deck and providing quality guest service to the members and guests at our main resort pool.
Essential Job Functions: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Clean and prepare chairs, lounges and umbrellas, according to the pool diagram.
- Open all umbrellas.
- Place towels in guest chairs.
- Stock towels in towel cabana.
- Filter backwash (as needed) and perform chemical and water level maintenance.
- Brush and vacuum pool and hot tubs. Scrub all pool tiles.
- Open towel cabana for guests and provide guest services including rentals and sales of products.
- Update conditions board as needed.
- Keep pool area clean of dishes, glasses and trash at all times.
- Provide pool towels to guests.
- Return pool towels to the laundry for washing.
- Maintain control of pool towels by using the pool towel-tracking sheet.
- Maintain pool chairs, lounges and umbrellas in clean, working condition.
- Report maintenance and safety concerns in a timely manner.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day/night shifts, weekends and holidays
- Assist with pool parties and events as needed
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous hospitality experience preferred. Knowledge of pool cleaning and general pool maintenance is a plus but will train quality individual.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Individuals must be able to communicate in English and be able to express themselves accurately and concisely.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations, in a quick, courteous manner.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment throughout the day and perform general pool maintenance tasks. Must be able to use chemicals and equipment safely. Must be able to react to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner.