Lifeguard

Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa; Fujairah Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in the UAE is seeking a dynamic Recreation professional to ensure guest safety by monitoring swimming areas and providing lifeguard services. The ideal candidate will have formal swimming qualifications and previous experience in hospitality. Responsibilities include conducting swimming instructions, maintaining a clean pool area, and delivering excellent customer service. The candidate should be physically fit, able to work outdoors, and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally a professional swimmer trained and qualified life guard.
• Previous work experience preferred in the hotel industry.
• Physically fit and able to work long hours outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas.
• Rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid.
• Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Conduct swimming meets and provide instructions.
• Ensure cleanliness of the swimming pool.

Skills

Good command of English

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Diploma or university degree

Job description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 they are at set standard
• Ensure the pool deck is clean and free of any debris during the 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 club’s facilities, timings, promotions and prices

Skills

Good command of English and good interpersonal abilities are an advantage.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally be a professional swimmer and a trained and qualified life guard with a diploma or university degree and some previous work experiences preferably within the hotel industry. Physically fit and able to work long hours in an outside environment are essentials.

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 following additional competencies.

Additional Competencies

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