Life Guard

Kempinski; Doha; On-site; QAR 84,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski in Doha is seeking a Lifeguard responsible for the safety and security of guests at the poolside and beach areas of the hotel. You will monitor activities, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies with trained CPR and First Aid.

The role requires active Lifeguard certification, strong swimming skills, and a customer-focused approach to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 year work experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in safety protocols for pool and beach operations.
• College education and lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest and employee safety at pool and beach during business hours.
• Maintain surveillance and enforce pool rules.
• Respond to emergencies with CPR and first aid when required.
• Inspect and report hazards and equipment readiness.
• Set up safety equipment and signage according to procedures.
• Log visitors and boating activities as required.
• Coordinate relief coverage during breaks and keep the area secure.

Skills

Strong swimming

Guest relations

Emergency response

Education

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Life Guard

Department: Spa & Recreation

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

Description

Life Guard is responsible for the safety and security of our guests at the poolside.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of guests and employees within designated swimming areas (beach and pool) during posted business hours, and must hold an active certification as a lifeguard from any recognized world lifeguard association.
• Proficient in artificial resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Responsible for responding to any emergency within the hotel swimming or pool area.
• Responsible for keeping designated and marked swimming areas free of motorized boats, windsurfers, and sea bikes (pedal boats), and keeping swimmers and snorkelers out of boat tracks or other hazardous areas.
• Responsible for ensuring a rescue boat with an engine is available at all times.
• Responsible for the safety set-up at the beach and pool, including setting up life-saving flotation devices along the shoreline and around the pool, putting up correct safety flag colors during business hours, keeping a rescue surfboard and boat ready on the shoreline, placing the First Aid Kit at the post, and posting business hours, pool depths, water and air temperatures, and wind force/speed.
• Responsible for logging windsurfers, sailing boats, and sea bikes in and out along with crew counts, ensuring activities happen in designated areas, and monitoring or organizing rescues for them while out at sea.
• Responsible for ensuring all water sports and pool activities are executed according to security rules.
• Responsible for arranging temporary relief coverage during bathroom breaks, lunch, and other rest periods.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with company policies to achieve overall objectives.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook and the hotel's policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health, and Safety.
• Ensure all potential and real hazards are reported and rectified immediately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 1-2 year work experience in a similar position, preferably in a 5-star International hotel.
• Strong swimming skill and good working knowledge health club and swimming pool operation.
• Commitment to professional values and integrity
• Guest oriented – able to establish rapport quickly and easily
• College education. Lifeguard certification