Specialist for swimming pool operations
Specialist for swimming pool operations
Specialist for swimming pool operations
A pool attendant should not be afraid of water and responsibility. This is because their area of responsibility takes place in and around the pool. They ensure that the pool runs smoothly by carrying out tasks such as operating and maintaining technical equipment and supervising the poolside.
As a pool attendant, you not only have the requirements of the pool operator in mind, but also the well-being and wishes of the pool guests. You ensure their safe and carefree enjoyment of sports and leisure activities. True to the motto: "We work hard so that others can relax!".
What do pool attendants actually do?
An employee specialising in swimming pool operations
- is a water supervisor, "first aid manager" and lifesaver in an emergency
- gives swimming lessons and organises water activities
- monitors and ensures the technical operation of the pool
- looks after and maintains pool and leisure facilities
- ensures the quality of the pool water by analysing the water
- is responsible for environmental protection and occupational safety
- takes on tasks in marketing, event management, public relations and administration
As a qualified pool attendant, you will work in municipal and private swimming pools, therapy and spa facilities, swimming schools and holiday facilities.
How does the training work?
The training period is three years. With a few regional exceptions, the compulsory vocational school lessons take place in blocks at the BBS Zeven. During the training, internships and courses may have to be completed outside the company.
What requirements do I need to fulfil?
As an applicant, you should have a good secondary school leaving certificate and enjoy sporting activities in the water. You are also expected to have technical skills and enjoy working with people.
Who will train me?
In addition to Rainer Luster (certified master craftsman for pool operations), the employees of the university pool, employees in technology and administration of Department 4 Property and Building Management as well as the supervisors of the internships will accompany you through the training.
Remuneration and working hours
The monthly training allowance for apprentices is currently:
| in the first year of training | 1,236.82 euros |
| in the second year of training | 1,290.96 euros |
| in the third year of training | 1,340.61 euros |
| in the fourth year of training | 1,409.51 euros |
Apprentices who are in a training relationship on 1 December are entitled to a special annual payment.
The weekly working time is 39.8 hours and the holiday entitlement is 30 days per year.
Perspectives
The aim is to take on apprentices for a period of at least 12 months; if there are vacancies that can be filled, they may be offered permanent employment.
Further services
- Payment according to collective agreement incl. special annual payment
- 30 days holiday
- Payment of a final bonus for successfully passing the final examination
- Possibility of temporary employment for apprentices for a period of one year
- In the case of vacancies that can be filled, the possibility of permanent employment
- Provision of an iPad
- Induction days for all new apprentices at the university
- Annual training day with interesting events for apprentices of all years
- Extensive internal training programmes
- Opportunity to spend four weeks abroad within Europe
- Participation in the health promotion programmes offered by university sports (swimming pool, fitness and health centre)
- Use of the VBN JobTicket
- Use of the canteen at the Haarentor and Wechloy campuses
- A modern training centre in a convenient location with free parking spaces
- Interesting contacts on a lively campus