Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Location: Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Region: Luxury & Lifestyle

Job Description

• Ensure safe daily operations within the swimming pool areas by ensuring compliance of all health, safety and fire prevention policies and procedures.
• To undertake training of all time – lifesaving techniques /procedures with special attention in the development of staff, swimming abilities, stamina, strokes, and water awareness.
• Must attend to the need of the guests immediately, serious problems / situations must be reported to direct Lifeguard team leader / Lifeguard Supervisor or to Security Supervisor immediately.
• Strictly follow Lost and found procedure.
• Proper grooming at all times.
• Attend training classes as per schedule.
• Show fullest cooperation and respect within the team and other departments.
• Should be aware of the daily activities and has product knowledge of all the hotel facilities
• Work closely with other departments to ensure effective customer orientated operations.
• Implement duties in line with the Quality standards, Security and Health & Safety requirements and applicable legislations
• Ensure any noticeable variation with regards to the chemical control or clarity of the pool water is reported immediately to the Recreation Supervisor/ Manager and the Engineering Department.
• Ensure the temperature of swimming pool remains consistent and set at the correct temperatures.
• Inform the Lifeguard Supervisor and/or Security Supervisor if valuables are left in the open. Follows standard procedures in handling these similar situations.
• Adhere to the provisions outlined in the Employee Handbook, Disciplinary Code and Rules and Regulations.
• Implement any other duties as assigned by the Security Manager

Qualifications

• Valid and approved Lifeguard Certification
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
• Strong swimming ability with excellent endurance and speed
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred, ideally within a hotel, beach, swimming pool, or waterpark environment
• High level of alertness, vigilance, and responsibility
• Strong observation and emergency response skills