Lifeguard

Job Description

 

Position:            Life Guard - Estrella

Department:      Hotel

Job Summary:   Ensures guests enjoy an optimal experience while utilizing the pool facilities.  Responsible for
                          safeguarding the lives of person(s) at the swimming pool, by observation and intervention, in
                          case of accidents and/or violations of safety, and sanitation practice, rules and regulations.
                          Attends to, and monitors the operation of the pool slide. Maintains area during idle time and
                          reports any deficiencies back to management.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

1. Attends to the pool slide during hours of operation. Ensures guest safety in compliance with hotel policy.
2. Maintains constant surveillance of guests in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests.
3. Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell to guests using a guest’s name, when possible, and making good eye contact.
4. Engages guests in polite conversation.
5. Provides exceptional service during their stay by anticipating needs.
6. Sufficiently knowledgeable of hotel facilities and services in order to accurately respond to guest inquiries.
7. Functions as a supportive team member during shifts.
8. Performs housekeeping duties as assigned during non-peak periods.
9. Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must have a current lifeguard certification by a recognized source of training.
2. Must be CPR Certified.
3. Must be very friendly with an outgoing personality and the ability to work in the sun with the public.
4. Must be able to swim without assistance.  
5. Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, special events, and overtime, as needed.
6. Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
7. Must be able to obtain, maintain, and retain a valid non-gaming license.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior experience in a luxury, resort environment.
2. Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.