Swimming Pool Superintendent

Job overview
Swimming pool superintendents at a municipal swimming pool are responsible for all the activities that take place there as well as for the maintenance of the pool, buildings and immediate premises.

They and their staff are also responsible for the safety of pool users.

What do people do in this job?
Swimming pool superintendents perform a variety of tasks.

They supervise workers, control the quality of the water of the pool and do the necessary dosing to keep the chemical balance correct.

They do regular inspections to ensure that the equipment functions correctly and that hygienic standards are maintained.

Swimming pool superintendents further have to assure the safety of the public and take care of maintaining the pool and publicising it.

They also control the supplies that are used in and around the swimming pool and control the fees collected by the cashier.

Swimming pool superintendents often have to plan and organise holiday programs for the public.

At some pools, superintendents give swimming and life-saving training.

While they have to handle any complaints from the public, they also have to ensure that people do not misbehave at the pool or disregard safety measures.

They also have to have advanced first aid knowledge and experience of first aid.

What kinds of people are suitable for this career?
Swimming pool superintendents must be able to maintain good relations with the public and exert authority over the workers at the pool.

They also have to be good organisers when running holiday programs and swimming-galas.

What qualifications are needed?
Swimming pool superintendents must be very strong swimmers and hold life-saving and first aid certificates.