Lifeguard

Nour Arjaan by Rotana; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel in Fujairah is seeking a qualified Lifeguard to monitor swimming areas and ensure safety. Responsibilities include preventing accidents, conducting water quality tests, and providing emergency care. The ideal candidate should have a lifeguard qualification, strong swimming skills, and prior hotel experience. Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Professional swimmer with a valid lifeguard qualification.
• Prior experience in the hotel industry is preferred.
• Good command of English is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities in the swimming area to prevent accidents.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas.
• Rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in swimming areas.
• Determine chlorine content and pH value of water.
• Provide emergency care until medical services arrive.

Skills

Customer service

Swimming expertise

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

Diploma or university degree

Job description

We are currently looking for dynamic, self-motivated Recreation professionals who want to advance their careers.

As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for monitoring activities in the swimming area to prevent accidents and assist swimmers. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Cautioning swimmers regarding unsafe areas
2. Rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning and administering first aid
3. Maintaining order in swimming areas
4. Determining the chlorine content and pH value of water using water testing kits
5. Conducting or officiating swimming meets and providing swimming instructions
6. Ensuring the swimming pool is clean
7. Ensuring sun loungers are clean, correctly positioned, and in working order
8. Regularly checking the pool temperature to meet standards
9. Keeping the pool deck clean and debris-free during operation
10. Ensuring umbrellas are properly fixed and secured when not in use
11. Providing emergency care and treatment until emergency medical services arrive
12. Having full knowledge of the club’s facilities, timings, promotions, and prices

Skills, Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should be a professional swimmer with a valid lifeguard qualification, preferably holding a diploma or university degree, with prior experience in the hotel industry. Physical fitness and the ability to work long hours outdoors are essential. Good command of English and strong interpersonal skills are advantageous.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be customer-oriented, possess excellent guest service skills, and be capable of handling complaints. You should be positive, approachable, sportive, and outgoing. The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, as well as being a team player, is crucial. You should thrive in a multicultural team environment and possess the following competencies:

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