Lifeguard

Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Recreation professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As a Lifeguard you are responsible to monitor activities in the swimming area to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers, whereby your role will include key responsibilities as:

• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas

• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid

• Maintain order in swimming areas

• Determine the chlorine content and PH value of water, using water testing kit

• Conduct or officiate swimming meets and give swimming instructions

• Ensure the swimming pool is clean.

• Ensure the sun loungers are clean, in the correct position and in working order

• Regularly check the temperature of the pool to ensure they are at set standard

• Ensure the pool deck is clean and free of any debris during the operation

• Ensure that the umbrellas are fixed properly to their units

• Ensure that when the umbrellas are not in use, they are tied down for safety precautions

• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services

• Have full knowledge of club’s facilities, timings, promotions and prices

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally be a professional swimmer and a trained and qualified life guard with a diploma or university degree and some previous work experiences preferably within the hotel industry. Physically fit and able to work long hours in an outside environment are essentials. Good command of English and good interpersonal abilities are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be customer driven with good guest service skills and the ability to handle complaints. You are a positive, smiley individual with a sportive, outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding the job

Teamwork

Taking Responsibility

Recognising Differences

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Job Location Dubai, UAE Situated in the bustling precinct of Barsha Heights, Media Rotana is a luxury five-star hotel conveniently located close to Dubai’s many exciting leisure attractions and shopping malls, as well as key business districts including Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. Dubai Internet City Metro Station is within close walking distance, while the emirate’s two airports, Dubai Internatio... nal and Al Maktoum International are just a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Business and leisure travellers will appreciate the hotel’s 537 modern and spacious rooms and suites featuring modern technology and amenities, while Club Rotana, our hotel-within-a-hotel concept, offers discerning guests added luxury benefits and the finest personalised hospitality services, ensuring a truly memorable stay. From delectable dishes to traditional favourites, Media Rotana’s five specialty restaurants present diners with a wide range of culinary experiences and venues, with Italian, British and International options available, as well as happy hour promotions, theme nights and more. Media Rotana’s 16 contemporary and flexible meeting rooms make it a hugely popular destination for business seminars and corporate events, while the comprehensive array of leisure facilities available at Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, which include a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam room and temperature-controlled swimming pool, provide a city sanctuary for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation during their stay. For families with young children, our Flipper’s Kids Club offers fun activities throughout the day.