Lifegaurd

Job Description

Title: Lifeguard Department: Recreation Hierarchy: Reporting to Lifeguard Team leader/ Asst. Recreation Manager / Spa & Recreation ManagerDirect Subordinates: N/A Indirect Subordinates: N/ALevel: 2Scope: Maintains and ensures the safety of the pool and beach area and guests using the facilities.Responsibilities and Obligations:

• As a Lifeguard, you will efficiently and effectively supervise the swimming pool and beach facilities, constantly monitoring people.
• Ensure that the pool and beach side and recreational areas are kept clean and safe from hazards and provide assistance to guests as required.
• All facilities are to be cleaned and maintained on a daily basis and any discrepancies are to be reported immediately to your supervisor.

• Maintain responsibility for cleanliness of swimming pool (Vacuuming and Scrubbing regular basis.) and immediate surrounds

• Maintain pool cleaning equipment are in good condition, reporting problems to maintenance when needed
• Greet and escort guests to lounge chairs and present towels
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Recommend food and beverage facilities to guests using the pool area and assist fellow Food and Beverage service team when needed
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the hotel s emergency response procedures, particularly in the event of drowning, cyclones, storms
• Maintain your uniform in a clean and tidy manner, ensuring grooming matches hotel policy
• Swimming activities (Swimming Lesson Class) by the pool area if any guest/s or member/s asked must inform to trainer
• Supervise children s swimming activities during the peak season and maintain a watchful eye of guest safety
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Plans and coordinates with recreation manager regarding activities of the swimming pool and water events.
• Ensures that the pool bottom is scrubbed and overflow channel of the pool cleaned and Ensures water level and chlorine and calcium content in the pool are maintained.
• Ensures that guest/members is using the swimming facilities as per define standards.
• Responsible to maintain all accessories and equipment as per defined standard.
• Conducts water rescue and safety training for the lifeguard on monthly basis.
• Ensures that an adult property supervises the member?s children.
• Ensures that life saving equipment and first aid kit is near by.
• Ensures that all members using swimming pool and beach are following safety rules.
• Helps in bringing the towels and sending to laundry.

Security, Safety and Health

• Maintains high confidentiality in regards to guest privacy.
• Reports any suspicious behaviour of guests and staff to the Security.
• Notifies housekeeper regarding lost and found objects.
• Ensures that all potential and real hazards are reported appropriately immediately.
• Fully understands the hotel?s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures.
• Follows emergency procedures to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees.
• Works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others.
• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and notifies the Manager.
• Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct.

Competencies:

• Good level of spoken/written English Flexibility in shifts & tasks Minimum one year of experience in a similar environment (4-5* hotel) Certificate in First Aid License as a lifeguard

Interrelations: Liaises with all departments to ensure smooth operation and develops effective relationships with guests, business partners.Work Conditions: Regular hours with extra times occa

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