AQ Operator

Reston Association•Reston, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces for your community? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset—its real property. At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking Pool Operators to join our Aquatics team! This role is ideal for experienced lifeguards ready to take the next step in leadership and facility operations. Pool Operators are Lifeguard-certified staff who also hold a Fairfax County-approved Pool Operator license and serve as the day-to-day supervisors when pool management is not present. In addition to performing lifeguard duties, Pool Operators are responsible for supervising daily facility operations, delegating tasks to staff, providing training and oversight, and ensuring compliance with health and safety codes. This includes testing and adjusting water chemistry, monitoring sanitizer and pH levels, bather load, water balance, flowrate/turnover requirements, and maintaining accurate documentation. Additional key responsibilities include maintaining a hazard-free environment, enforcing facility policies fairly and consistently, and participating in regular practice of rescue skills and safety knowledge. Operators provide effective surveillance and back-up coverage in rotation, assist with facility admissions and retail sales (at select locations), offer information to guests, perform routine cleaning, complete reports and forms, and assist with equipment. In emergency situations, operators provide care in accordance with their training and certifications.

Requirements

Age 18+
Confident with a willingness to take on leadership responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Capacity to remain alert and focused in a busy outdoor environment
Outgoing, professional and positive attitude
Capable of working with chemicals, exercising safety expectations and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Comfortable providing high-quality customer service to a diverse population
Physical ability to move up to 50 lbs, hear whistle alerts from 50 yards, see hand gestures from 25 yards. (Corrective eyewear and assistance devices are permitted)
Current certifications in: American Red Cross Lifeguarding (training provided upon initial hire) Fairfax County approved Pool Operators license (training provided upon initial hire)

Responsibilities

Supervising daily facility operations
Delegating tasks to staff
Providing training and oversight
Ensuring compliance with health and safety codes
Testing and adjusting water chemistry
Monitoring sanitizer and pH levels, bather load, water balance, flowrate/turnover requirements
Maintaining accurate documentation
Maintaining a hazard-free environment
Enforcing facility policies fairly and consistently
Participating in regular practice of rescue skills and safety knowledge
Providing effective surveillance and back-up coverage in rotation
Assisting with facility admissions and retail sales (at select locations)
Offering information to guests
Performing routine cleaning
Completing reports and forms
Assisting with equipment
Providing care in accordance with their training and certifications in emergency situations