Lifeguard (Ship)

excellent recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity awaits you as a Lifeguard for Disney Cruise Line! Be part of the magic while ensuring the safety of guests onboard. With extensive training and development, you'll thrive in a vibrant environment, provide exemplary guest service, and enjoy a fulfilling career at sea. Applicants must be willing to live onboard and commit to multiple contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months lifeguard experience in a pool/high-volume environment.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• At least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Monitor guests in water facilities to ensure their safety.
• Act as a first responder to emergencies and execute CPR.
• Maintain cleanliness of recreational facilities and ensure readiness.

Skills

Strong swimming skills

Ability to respond to distress signals

Proactive guest engagement

Education

Lifeguard certification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for the position of Lifeguard (Ship) for Disney Cruise Line.

At Disney Cruise Line, you can set sail on the job opportunity of a lifetime! Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment, recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our crew members bring magic to life by delivering exceptional guest service and creating family-friendly fun onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and at our private paradises in the Bahamas – Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay. With incredible itineraries visiting exciting destinations worldwide, crew and officers can chart the course for an unforgettable adventure with Disney Cruise Line. Ongoing training and development allow our crew to grow personally and professionally, offering a unique opportunity for those seeking growth, excellence, and employment with one of the most innovative and welcoming companies globally. Apply today to embark on your career and navigate your future!

Responsibilities:

• Monitor guests in water and recreational facilities, providing constant surveillance to ensure guest safety.
• Act as a first responder to emergency situations, executing life-saving techniques, CPR, and first aid procedures as needed.
• Ensure guest well-being while enforcing policies, rules, and regulations of all water and recreational facilities.
• Set up, maintain cleanliness, and ensure readiness of water and recreational facilities, verifying supplies and equipment are available during operating hours; replenish, clean, and maintain facilities to meet Disney Cruise Line standards.
• Be fully qualified as a licensed lifeguard and adhere to all lifeguard requirements, regulations, and standards. Participate in regular training, including re-certification and destination-specific training.
• Monitor radio communication with Lifeguard Coordinators, Recreation Managers, and other departments; communicate with the Bridge in emergencies.
• Engage proactively with guests by addressing needs, answering questions, and providing information.
• Fulfill other reasonable requests from management, including development and training classes, and assist with port adventures as needed based on skills and performance.
• Perform emergency duties as specified in the ship's assembly stations and emergency evacuation plan.
• Uphold safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under your control.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting guests (up to 100 lbs or more with assistance) and standing for extended periods in outdoor conditions during varying weather.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum six months recent experience as a lifeguard in a pool or high-volume environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment swim test and complete lifeguard training upon arrival in Orlando, Florida; certification must be maintained throughout the contract.
• Ability to detect and respond to noises and distress signals in aquatic environments.
• Ability to observe all sections of an assigned zone.
• Vision of at least 20/25, corrected or uncorrected.

• High fitness level with strong swimming skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Willing to live and work onboard for a specified contract duration.
• Ability to work 70-84 hours per week with limited time off.
• Adherence to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines.
• Willingness to share a cabin with other crew members.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, guest-service environment.
• Flexible with work schedules, duties, and locations.
• Appreciation for diversity among guests and crew.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in open water lifeguarding.
• Experience with boats, snorkeling, or recreational equipment.
• Good computer skills and operational knowledge.

Additional Information:

This is a SHIPBOARD role.

Applicants must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard.
• Commit to the position for at least 2-3 contracts before transferring or promoting.
• Follow safety roles, emergency duties, and responsibilities as specified in the ship's assembly plan.
• Uphold safety management responsibilities in your areas of operation.
• Follow and embrace US Public Health, environmental, and company guidelines.
• Be willing to share a cabin and work in a multicultural environment.
• Be comfortable living in confined spaces with strict rules.
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle both personally and professionally.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Possessing a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide documentation).
• Completing a pre-employment medical exam.
• Undergoing a criminal background check.
• Bringing approved work shoes.

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass will result in immediate termination.

About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line offers families opportunities to reconnect, adults to recharge, and children to experience Disney magic. Guests sail from ports worldwide on itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, and more. The fleet includes six ships and Disney's private paradises in the Bahamas—Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay. Crew members provide unparalleled service, storytelling, and entertainment that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global entertainment and media enterprise, operating in over 40 countries. It has a legacy of storytelling and creating experiences cherished worldwide.

Excellent recruitment is handled by the agent on behalf of Disney Cruise Line.