Technical Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for CAT Controllers and other Hayward Commercial products via phone, email, and in person.
• Conduct technical trainings for commercial customers, partners, and internal staff — both in-person and online.
• Manage and maintain the Commercial Training Hub facility in Atlanta, ensuring it is prepared for product demonstrations, classes, and hands-on training.
• Assist with troubleshooting water chemistry issues related to pH, ORP, and sanitization on commercial pools using CAT Controllers.
• Develop and update training materials, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Support the Commercial Aquatics sales and service teams with technical product knowledge and field support when needed.
• Participate in conferences and customer site visits as required.
• Stay current with industry trends, product developments, and advancements in pool chemistry control technology.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of swimming pool water chemistry, including ORP, and other key water balance parameters.
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Previous experience with CAT Controllers, or similar automated pool water chemistry control systems, is highly desirable.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills — comfortable leading training sessions for groups of various sizes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service mindset with ability to build rapport with clients and partners.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage training schedules and resources.
• Able to travel occasionally for off-site trainings, trade shows, and customer support.