Lifeguard

FAIRMONT; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Dubai is seeking a lifeguard to supervise swimming activities and ensure safety in the aquatics facility. Responsibilities include enforcing pool regulations, administering first aid when necessary, and maintaining the cleanliness of the pool area. The ideal candidate will have excellent swimming skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to work effectively under high temperatures.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 400 meters in less than 8 minutes.
• Must be able to work under high temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming activities and enforce safety procedures.
• Administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Inspect pool facilities and assist with cleaning.

Skills

Customer Service

Swimming

Communication

Team Player

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
• Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
• Report any incident or accident to Head lifeguard and/or Director of Security

Qualifications

• Ability to be efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to swim 400 meters in less the 8 minutes.
• Able to work under the sun over 45*c.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Must be a team player