LIFEGUARD

Summary: Assists guests in the proper use of pool facilities and equipment. Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and to provide a safe and healthy aquatic environment for hotel guests. Maintains cleanliness of pool deck area and provides excellent guest service. Handles any emergencies as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains supervision of the pool, ensuring the safety of the pool area
• Appropriately addresses any issues, concerns, or guest violations with guests
• Recognizes and responds effectively to all emergencies
• Enforces all facility rules and regulations
• Maintains a clean and attractive pool environment
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the pool manager or lead lifeguard
• Performs on poolside stage with games and activities for guests
• Monitors fitness center as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications/Requirements:

• One to three months of related experience or training preferred
• Excellent guest service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations
• Ability to effectively communicate in both one on one and group settings
  
  Required Work Cards
• CPR and First-Aid certification
• Lifeguard certification
  
  Physical Requirements
• Frequently walk, stand or stoop (over 75% of the time)
• Ability to walk and/or run on slippery surfaces (over 75% of the time)
• Regularly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. (50% of the time)
• Speech, hearing, literacy, and vision (critical)
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels and extreme weather conditions (over 75% of the time)
  
  Disclaimer
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.