Lifeguard

About the role

Rixos, a luxury resort group established in 2000 in Turkey, is hiring a lifeguard for its property in Ras Al-Khaimah. The role keeps the swimming pool areas safe every day, following health, safety and fire prevention policies, and trains staff in lifesaving techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Keep pool areas safe by complying with health, safety and fire prevention policies and procedures.
• Train staff in lifesaving techniques, with focus on swimming ability, stamina, strokes and water awareness.
• Respond immediately to guest needs; serious incidents are reported straight away to the Lifeguard Team Leader, Lifeguard Supervisor or Security Supervisor.
• Follow the lost and found procedure and report any valuables left unattended.
• Report changes in pool water chemistry or clarity to the Recreation Supervisor/Manager and Engineering, and keep pool temperature consistent and correct.
• Attend scheduled training classes, maintain proper grooming and cooperate with other departments.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Security Manager and follow the Employee Handbook, Disciplinary Code and Rules and Regulations.

Required profile

• Valid and approved Lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred, ideally in a hotel, beach, swimming pool or waterpark setting.
• High alertness, vigilance and responsibility, with strong observation and emergency response skills.

Required skills

• Strong swimming ability with excellent endurance and speed.
• Emergency response and first aid.