Lifeguard

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a hotel lifeguard to maintain a safe swimming area and ensure guests enjoy a secure, comfortable environment. You will monitor pool activity, respond to emergencies, and uphold high standards of guest service.

The role requires a lifeguard licence, first aid certification, and 1–2 years' hotel or club lifeguard experience. You will be responsible for safety, incident reporting, and coordinating with management to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Qualified lifeguard with licence and first aid certificate.
• Minimum 1–2 years hotel or club experience as a lifeguard.
• Excellent swimmer with basic schooling.
• Self-confidence, motivation and tenacity.
• Professional and welcoming guest interaction.

Responsibilities

• Keep the swimming pool clean and monitor activity.
• Ensure umbrellas are secured and tidied when not in use.
• Use proper rescue techniques in emergencies.
• Observe for dangerous conditions and swimmers in distress.
• Report incidents to management and complete safety trainings.
• Provide emergency care until EMS arrives.

Skills

Lifeguard licence

First aid

Excellent swimmer

Guest service

Safety awareness

Education

Basic schooling

Job description

You are at the heart of the hotel! As a Lifeguard , you will take ownership of guest ensuring that our guests are provided with Safe environment and comfortable space, and be a part of creating a memorable experience for them.

What you will be doing:

• Makes sure the swimming pool is clean and constantly monitors swimming pool activity.
• Ensures that the umbrellas are fixed properly to their units and ensures that when the umbrellas are not in use, they are tidied down for safety precautions.
• Use appropriate rescue techniques if observing swimmers in need of assistance.
• Observe the swimming area for dangerous conditions, unusual or unsafe activities, and swimmers who are struggling.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager, attend and complete safety training and certifications as required by the management.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Qualified with lifeguard Licence and first aid certificate
• Minimum 1 to 2 years hotel or club experience as a life guard.
• Excellent swimmer with Basic Schooling.
• Self-confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity.
• Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming
• Excellent organizational skills and time management