Lifeguard

Grand Pacific Resorts

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

Grand Pacific Resorts in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Lifeguard for the seasonal pool team. You will monitor the pool area, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies to ensure guest safety and a high-quality experience.

Responsibilities include active supervision, performing water rescues if needed, and maintaining excellent guest service while working varied shifts from June through August. Prior lifeguard experience and CPR/AED certification are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to obtain lifeguard certification upon hire.
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is required.
  • Experience in hospitality and customer service is valued.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure pool safety and monitor guests at all times.
  • Provide emergency care and rescue procedures as needed.
  • Promote a safe and enjoyable guest experience at the pool area.
  • Maintain consistent attendance and adhere to company policies.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Lifeguard certification
CPR/AED
Guest service
Emergency response

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Grand Pacific Marbrisa - Carlsbad, CA 92008

Position Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.22 Hourly

Job Shift: Varied

Position Summary/ Objective:

Under the direction of the Activities Supervisor and/or Manager, the Lifeguard will be responsible for providing world class service to guests at the pool, by proactively promoting a safe and enjoyable experience that exceeds guests’ expectations. Associate will work independently or in a team under little to no supervision. This position relies on excellent judgment to perform the functions of the job.

Primary Essential Functions:
  • All associates are obligated to support and uphold the values, expectations, policies, and procedures of Grand Pacific Resorts as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Responsible for the safety of all guests in the pool area.
  • Ensure that pool rules and regulations are adhered to and regulate guest conduct.
  • Monitor the pool, hot tub, and slide areas and provide immediate and appropriate action to secure the safety of guests in the event of an emergency.
  • Provide emergency care and treatment, as needed.
  • Perform designated rescue practices, as needed.
  • Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance, analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action.
  • Deal effectively and perceptively with the guests, and promote team work with colleagues.
  • Must be available June through August, as scheduled, without summer vacation leave.
  • Responsible for conducting all responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record.
  • Adhere to performance standards, company policies and procedures, as they relate to the department.
QualificationsEducation, Skills & Experience:
  • The ideal candidate must be a detail oriented, thorough, and professional individual who consistently provides exemplary customer service to guests, owners, management and associates.
  • Must be able to obtain lifeguard certification upon offer for hire.
  • Previous Lifeguarding experience preferred.
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
  • Must be knowledgeable of principles and techniques of: Preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, first aid, and CPR.
  • Successfully complete the International Lifeguard Training Program and ongoing training requirements.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience in the hospitality industry (time share preferred).
  • Ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Required:
  • Must be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing, background check, physical examination and drug screening test.
  • Ability to speak and understand the English language.
Physical, Environmental & Other Requirements:
  • Must be able to act swiftly in emergency situations.
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours.
  • Must also be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Clear vision (close, distant and depth perception) and auditory ability is needed for navigating office and all other buildings within the resort, as well as maintaining constant observation of pool, hot tub, and slide area to respond to critical incidents, as needed.
EEO Statement:

Grand Pacific Resorts provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for all terms and conditions of employment, in every location in which the company has facilities, regardless of any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Other Duties:
  • Please note that this job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be instructed by upper management to perform other tasks or functions.
  • You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description and your ability to commit to the Standards of Excellence.
  • Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.
  • The job description is not a contract for employment.
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