Steve Metz, Pool And Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) Instructor

Experience

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  American International School of Hong Kong

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  Athletic Director / Physical Education Teacher / Coached Swimming, Basketball, Athletics
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  Hong Kong International School

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Physical Education / Health Teacher / Head Swimming & Rowing Coach
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  PADI

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  PADI Scuba Diving Instructor - Mandarin Divers Hong Kong

  Taught part time 'Open Water Diving' courses in a 5 star PADI Diving Centre.

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  Butterfield's

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Gymnasium Manager / NSCA Personal Trainier
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  International Christian School

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2014

  Aquatics Director, Physical Education/Health Teacher, Head Swimming Coach
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  Aquatic Consultants International Limited

  Jan 2014 - now

  Pool Maintenance Specialist | Aquatic Consultant | Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Trainer

  Aquatic Consultants International is a Hong Kong based company working with commercial swimming pools in five-star hotels, water parks & schools. We operate in Asia, teaching best practices for maintaining healthy, clean & safe swimming pools & water parks. We educate & certify your employees by training & providing certification to become Certified Pool Operators (CPO) using the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) certification system. We complete Swimming Pool Audits, provide Consulting Reports, Water Sports advice and Filter/Pump Room Pool Maintenance Services. We are experts in water chemistry automation, enhancement of filtration systems, and energy cost reduction programs. We ensure your pool is pristine, all of the time. Every pool we have ever audited has been able to reduce operating costs by up to 50% and provide better quality water for users. This has resulted in millions of dollars of savings for our clients.As Pool Maintenance Specialist, Aquatic Consultant & Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Trainer I am responsible for: + Managing multi million dollar projects for commercial aquatic facilities.+ Building/designing of swimming pools and various filtration/pump room enhancements.+ International consulting and training for 200+ Certified Pool Operators (CPO) throughout Asia.+ Overseeing maintenance contracts for commercial swimming pools.+ Consulting to 100+ aquatic venues throughout Asia for commercial pools, spas and water parks.+ Architectural design & maintenance of indoor & outdoor swimming pools for 50+ International Schools throughout Asia.+ Consulting for heating systems, air flow, filtration and automated chemistry systems.+ Consulting for various aquatic facilities to comply with Hong Kong Government regulations.+ Consulting for the Hong Kong Government Swimming Pool designs.+ Consulting for compliance with International Standards in water quality for pools & spas.Contact us to learn more: +852 9170 3079 | info@aquatics.solutions Show less

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  ACI Sailing Hong Kong

  Jun 2022 - now

  Certified Yacht Captain | Owner - 38ft Dufour Classic SY 'Illusion'

  ACI Sailing - Certified Boat Captain | Yacht Charter | Boat Hire ACI Sailing is my Hong Kong based Yacht Charter & Boat Hire business, based in Discovery Bay. I offer Sailors of all levels the opportunity to experience the joy of sailing around the beautiful Hong Kong waters in a low stress, safe and enjoyable way aboard my comfortable 38 foot Dufour Classic sailing yacht ‘Illusion’. We offer full day or multi-day sailing packages for up to 8 crew - it’s the perfect birthday, anniversary or day out for your visiting friends & family.We sail on the waters around the islands of Lantau, Cheung Chau, Lamma island, Sunshine Island and the Soko islands - Hong Kong’s most remote island group only accessible by boat, enabling you to see & experience Hong Kong in a whole new way.Whether you want to sit back and relax or take the helm yourself, come for a cruise on SY Illusion and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. We will provide you with a unique and memorable experienceAs Certified Boat Captain - I will be your Skipper for the day making sure you have a safe & happy experience on the water. Please contact me at +852 9170 3079 or steve@acisailing.com to learn more. Show less