Life Guard

Kempinski Hotels SA; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels Doha is seeking a vigilant Lifeguard to ensure the safety of guests at the pool and beach areas. The role requires an active lifeguard certification and a strong swimming ability, with experience in luxury hotel environments preferred.

You will monitor water activities, enforce safety rules, coordinate emergency responses, and maintain rescue equipment while delivering courteous service to guests.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest and employee safety in designated swimming areas during business hours and hold active lifeguard certification.
• Perform artificial resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth) and CPR as needed.
• Respond to emergencies within hotel swimming or pool areas.
• Keep swimming areas clear of boats and hazards; monitor activity areas.
• Ensure a rescue boat is available at all times.
• Set up safety equipment and post hours, depths, temperatures, and wind data.
• Log water activities and coordinate rescues as required.
• Follow security rules and safety policies; report hazards.
• Arrange temporary relief coverage during breaks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong swimming

Pool operation knowledge

Guest orientation

Integrity

1-2 years experience

Education

College education

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Description

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

Department: Spa & Recreation

Location: Qatar - Doha

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