Pool Operator

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager (Athletics Facility Operations), the incumbent is responsible for the operation, co-ordination and direction of the maintenance, safety and repairs for the pool. The incumbent is required to carry out studies on materials, equipment and systems, to ensure durability, safety, cleanliness and efficiency of operations. Functions include preparation and adherence to a budget, enforcing and documenting health and safety regulations, communicating with pool supervisors, controlling hazardous substances and specialized equipment. Responsible for the aquatic center maintenance, which consists of, but not limited to a 50-m swimming pool, a 25-m dive tank, wading pool, springboards, diving towers, and underwater viewing windows. Handles and maintains pool deck equipment, runs and cleans pool filtration system and monitors and directly controls chemical levels to ensure water standards meet or exceed provincial and municipal health regulations for pools.

The incumbent oversees the operations in the Laundry room; instructs part time staff for safe setup and use of laundry equipment. Issues equipment for recreational programming including summer camp and day camps throughout the year. Responsible for ordering, inspecting and repairing (or coordinating) repair of the Athletics Precinct equipment as required including the pool. Instructs part time staff on a variety of tasks including operation of equipment such as the paint machine, All-Terrain Vehicle and proper care and setup of gym, gym floors, sports fields, and tennis courts.

**Qualifications**:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

- Thoroughly familiar with the operations of a large swimming pool in order to satisfy Carleton’s requirement under Ontario Regulation RRO1990 Reg 565 for Public Pools and to maintain and propose modifications to systems.
- The foregoing must be to the level of pool operator’s certification course and must have knowledge of water chemistry and know seasonal patterns in water chemistry to maintain continuity and cost effectiveness.
- Must also be able to convey clearly in both written and oral form instructions to pool employees for dealing with regular and emergency procedures.
- Must be able to communicate clearly in both written and oral forms, with staff and clientele.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with pool staff, trades people and university staff from other departments.
- Strong knowledge of sports equipment and laundry room procedures, field maintenance, staff relations, pool operations, varsity and intramural programs.

**Education and Experience**:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

- Certified Pool Operator designation from the National Spa and Pool Association or equivalent association (i.e. ORFA).
- High school diploma required, plus one additional year of post-secondary education, ideally in the field of sports facility management.
- Five years’ experience with pool and sports equipment administration.

**HR Note**:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.