Lifeguard

Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic and self-motivated Recreation professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As a Lifeguard, you are responsible for monitoring activities in the swimming area to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Your role will include key responsibilities as follows:

• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid
• Maintain order in swimming areas
• Determine the chlorine content and pH value of water, using a water testing kit
• Conduct or officiate swimming meets and give swimming instructions
• Ensure the swimming pool is clean
• Ensure the sun loungers are clean, in the correct position, and in working order
• Regularly check the temperature of the pool to ensure it is at the set standard
• Ensure that the pool deck is clean and free of any debris during operation
• Ensure that the umbrellas are fixed properly to their units
• Ensure that when the umbrellas are not in use, they are tied down for safety precautions
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Have full knowledge of the club's facilities, timings, promotions, and prices

Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should ideally be a professional swimmer and a trained and qualified lifeguard with a diploma or university degree and some previous work experience, preferably within the hotel industry. Being physically fit and able to work long hours in an outdoor environment are essential. A good command of English and strong interpersonal abilities are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be customer-driven with good guest service skills and the ability to handle complaints. You are a positive, smiley individual with a sportive, outgoing, and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing the following additional competencies:

• Understanding the job
• Teamwork
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognising Differences
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus