Life Guard/ Pool Attendant- %2418- %2422

Hyatt Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading hospitality brand as a Lifeguard/Pool Attendant. In this seasonal role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring guest safety and comfort at the pool, while also maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Your responsibilities will include monitoring the pool area, enforcing safety rules, and providing excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for swimming and a commitment to guest satisfaction. If you're ready to make a difference and enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must hold current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications.
• Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of swimming pool equipment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool area and ensure guest safety at all times.
• Enforce safety protocols and provide assistance to guests as needed.
• Manage pool cleaning schedule and perform daily inspections.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Swimming Pool Equipment Knowledge

Emergency Response

Physical Fitness

Organizational Skills

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications

Job description

The primary responsibility as a Lifeguard/ Pool attendant is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. In this role, you will be required to welcome and attend to our guests, enforce safety rules, and manage pool equipment and facilities, among other duties. To be a successful candidate, you will need to have excellent customer service skills, be highly organized and have a good knowledge of swimming pool equipment and maintenance. This role requires candidates to be physically fit, attentive and friendly as well as assist swimmers in danger when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Setting up umbrellas, loungers, and other pool furniture.
• Ensuring that the swimming pool, furniture, and facilities are clean and safe.
• Welcoming guests and ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Providing guests with towels, shade, refreshments, and attending to their requests.
• Clearing used towels, glasses, and trash.
• Enforcing safety protocols as set out by hotel.
• Monitoring the activity of guests and ensuring their safety.
• Reporting any damages or incidences to the supervisor.
• Managing the swimming pool cleaning schedule and performing daily inspections.
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Actively guards and scans the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding.
• Communicate and enforce all pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
• Dress and appearance are consistent with hotel standards including wearing your swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle and tube while on duty.
• Proper radio protocol and response in a timely manner, includes radio communication to the front desk, building managers, and direct supervisors.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Document any incidents and/or injuries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$18hr - $22hr

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required.
• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required.
• Must be available to work am/pm and all weekends in the summer.
• Seasonal Position.

Physical Demands

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lifeguarding experience
• Local Candidates Only NY/NJ/ CT/PA