Lifeguard - Recreation - InterContinental Hotels Group Dubai Festival City

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel brand in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure guest safety in pool areas. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supervising swimming activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a valid lifeguard license and First Aid certification, along with strong communication skills and previous experience in hospitality. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a similar environment (4-5* hotel).
• Valid Pool Lifeguard or Beach Lifeguard License approved in the UAE.
• First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of swimming pool and immediate surrounds.
• Supervise children’s swimming activities during peak season.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained and report issues promptly.

Skills

Good level of spoken/written English

Flexibility in shifts & tasks

Experience in a similar environment

Certificate in First Aid

License as a lifeguard

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Do you see yourself as a Lifeguard as part of InterContinental Hotels Group® at Dubai Festival City?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

The IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City consists of four hotels. These include the luxury and lifestyle brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the premium Crowne Plaza, and the essentials Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1,600 rooms, the cluster boasts a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1,200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest's experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Maintain public notice board for accuracy
• Maintain responsibility for cleanliness of swimming pool (Vacuuming and Scrubbing) and immediate surrounds
• Maintain responsibility for cleanliness garden areas (planters base)
• Maintain pool cleaning equipment is in good condition, reporting problems to maintenance when needed
• Greet and escort guests to lounge chairs and present towels
• Provide the cooler bags along with water, fruits (apple) and cold face towels
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the hotel’s emergency response procedures, particularly in the event of drowning, cyclones, storms
• Maintain your uniform in a clean and tidy manner, ensuring grooming matches hotel policy
• Swimming activities (Swimming Lesson Class) by the pool area if any guest/s or member/s asked must inform the trainer
• Participate in sports activities when required
• Supervise children’s swimming activities during the peak season and maintain a watchful eye for guest safety
• Handle basic billing procedures such as miscellaneous charges when we sell the retail items
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• To constantly check the pool water clarity, temperature, remove all debris underwater and report any incorrect standards to concern department immediately.
• To report any guest comments, concerns or issues to the Team leader, Supervisor or Recreation manager immediately.
• To conduct daily inventory of department operating items, products, equipment and report or recorder, and report to the Supervisor if needed to order immediately.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager

What we need from you:

• Good level of spoken/written English
• Flexibility in shifts & tasks
• Minimum one year of experience in a similar environment (4-5* hotel)
• Certificate in First Aid
• License as a lifeguard

Certificate:

• Valid Pool Lifeguard or Beach Lifeguard License (approved in the UAE by the Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services (DCAS), Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC))
• First Aid certification

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?