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swimming facility attendant

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Swimming facility attendants handle the daily activities of a swimming facility such as a swimming pool, beach and lake. They clean the facility, maintain a good attitude towards the clients and ensure the overall safety within the facility.

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Competences
29
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
19

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence
swimming pool safety guidelines

The rules and guidelines related to swimming pool safety, such as rules related to child safety, running, diving, waterslides, electrical appliances, food and drinks, water hygiene, and inflatables.

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2 competences
protective measures related to swimming pool chemicals

Type of equipment used to protect oneself to the exposure to swimming pool chemicals such as chemical goggles, impervious gloves and boots for any chemical handling activities.

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swimming pool chemicals

Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

4 competences
maintain pool cleanliness

Regularly supervise the state of the pool, remove debris or rubbish and keep the deck of the pool clean and safe.

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maintain quality of pool water

Continuously monitoring the color, temperature and cleanliness of the pool water and take any required action to ensure high standards of water quality in the pool.

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monitor swimming-pool infrastructure

Monitor and inspect on a regular basis the condition of the swimming pool and it's surrounding infrastructure, such as diving boards, ladders and floors.

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supervise pool activities

Ensure pool bathers' activities comply with the bathing regulations: Inform bathers of pool regulations, perform rescue activities, supervise diving activities and waterslides, take action in case of harassment or trespassing, and deal with misconduct appropriately.

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clean public areas

Disinfect the areas to which the public has access.

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Might include clean glass and windows in public areas, dust and polish furniture, vacuum carpets and clean hard floors, and remove waste.
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communicate with customers

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

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maintain cleaning equipment

Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
customer service

Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
resuscitation

The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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0 competences

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Sector-specific

7 competences
clean toilet facilities

Clean the toilets and wipe the sinks, mirrors and cubicle furniture according to the required standards, providing special attention to details.

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give swimming lessons

Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.

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inform on toilet facilities malfunctions

Report to the concerned services when the toilet is not functioning properly or when related equipment is broken and post "out of order" sign on the respective cubicles.

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manage lost and found articles

Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners gets them back in their possession.

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report on customers' complaints related to toilet facilities

Inform supervisors of the customer's complaints related to the toilet facilities and cleanliness and take remedy measures.

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restock toilet facilities' supplies

Make sure that toilet supplies such as soap and toilet paper are always available for customer use.

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swim

Move through water by means of the limbs.

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Cross-sector

10 competences
advise on safety measures

Provide advice to individuals, groups or organisation on safety measures applicable for a specific activity or in a specific location.

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assist pool users

Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.

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handle chemical cleaning agents

Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.

Scope note
The chemicals include hazardous materials.
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handle veterinary emergencies

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

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manage emergency evacuation plans

Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.

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manage theft prevention

Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.

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operate fire extinguishers

Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.

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provide first aid

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

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rescue bathers

Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.

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select hazard control

Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management

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