Lifeguards-Sports & Leisure

Job Summary

An exciting role has arisen in the Wellness at Jumeirah for a highly motivated and hard working individual. The main duties of the role are:

• To ensure that all water areas are protected during operational hours by practicing preventative lifeguarding in accordance with the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program
• Understand and follow all Jumeirah Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Action Plans
• Perform water rescues, First Aid, and CPR when needed
• Enforce facility rules and provide crowd control in a friendly manner throughout the aquatic areas as necessary
• Exude a friendly, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with guests and colleagues
• Provide professional lifeguarding services at any Jumeirah property and exclusive use event when needed, and assist in the preparations of facilities for special functions, themed evenings, etc.
• Clean all areas of the pools and walkways, both in and above the water, including all pool furniture and paths
• Report any safety concerns to management

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications.

Shallow Facilities Lifeguard

• Able to swim 50 meters non stop
• Able to swim a distance of 3 meters underwater

Special Facilities Lifeguard

• Able to swim 200 meters in less than 4 minutes 30 seconds
• Able to retrieve a brick from a depth of 3 meters
• Able to tread water with their hands above the water line for 2 minutes and hands under the water for 3 minutes

Beach Lifeguard

• Able to perform all Special Facilities Lifeguard requirements.
• Able to swim 400 meters in less than 8 minutes
• Completed the Open Water Beach Lifeguard Course

About The Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes shared accommodation, free transport to and from your place of work, uniform, laundry services, meals during working hours, flight allowance every 2 years, medical coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.