Lifeguard

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

Lifeguard Crew Members provide a safe experience for Guests while they are enjoying the aquatic areas aboard, including assist with supervising and operating all recreation spaces and seeing to the well-being of Guests.

The lifeguard position reports to the Port Adventures Manager.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise guests in water and recreational facilities, providing constant surveillance of pool areas.

• Act as a first responder to emergency situations, performing life-saving techniques, CPR, and first aid procedures as needed.

• Ensure guest safety while implementing policies, rules, and regulations.

• Maintain cleanliness, verify supplies and equipment are available; replenish, clean, and maintain facilities.

• Supervise radio communication with Lifeguard Coordinators, Recreation Managers, and other areas; communicate emergency situations.

• Proactively engage with Guests by addressing needs, answering questions, and other information.

• Fulfill any other reasonable requests from management, including development and training classes, and assist with Port Adventures.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum six months of recent work experience in a lifeguard capacity

• Pass a pre-hire swim test and complete lifeguard training, and maintain recertification requirements.

• Detect and respond to noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment

• Pass a vision screening with at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected.

• Perform physical tasks, including lifting guests (up to 100 lbs or more with assistance), prolong standing in outdoor settings during varying weather conditions while supervising aquatic areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Open water lifeguard experience

• Experience with boats, snorkel equipment, or other recreational equipment

• Strong computer skills and operational knowledge

Additional Information :

This is a SHIPBOARD role

You must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel

• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan

• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control

• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulation

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)

• Complete a pre-employment medical

• Obtain a criminal background check

• Bring approved work shoes

** Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

Job ID: 1324920BR

Location: United States

Job Posting Company: "Disney Cruise Line"

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