Lifeguard

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Swimmers: Continuously observe swimmers to detect potential risks such as drowning, hazardous behavior, or medical emergencies.
• Enforce Safety Rules: Ensure that all swimmers adhere to safety rules and regulations, including swimming area restrictions, diving limits, and behavior guidelines.
• Respond to Emergencies: React quickly to emergencies such as drowning, injuries, or accidents. Provide immediate rescue assistance and administer CPR or first aid when necessary.
• Perform Water Rescues: Perform water rescues using appropriate techniques and equipment. Safely remove individuals from the water in distress and provide assistance until medical help arrives, if needed.
• Administer First Aid: Provide first aid treatment for minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, or sprains. Ensure that injured swimmers receive the necessary care and monitor for signs of serious injury.
• Maintain Equipment: Check and maintain lifeguard equipment such as rescue tubes, flotation devices, and first aid kits to ensure they are in working order.
• Conduct Safety Drills: Participate in regular emergency drills, practice rescue techniques, and review safety procedures to stay prepared for any situation.
• Assist with Pool or Beach Management: Help in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the swimming area by reporting hazards (e.g., broken equipment, slippery surfaces) and assisting with crowd control during peak hours.
• Report Incidents: Write reports on accidents, rescues, injuries, and other incidents that occur in the swimming area, and report them to supervisors or relevant authorities.
• Provide Customer Service: Greet swimmers, provide them with information on safety guidelines, and answer any questions regarding the swimming area or activities.
• Monitor Environmental Conditions: Keep an eye on the weather, water conditions, and any potential hazards such as rough waves or strong currents to ensure swimmer safety.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications:
• Lifeguard certification (e.g., American Red Cross Lifeguard Training).
• CPR and First Aid certification (required).
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification (preferred).
• Experience: Prior experience as a lifeguard or in a related role is advantageous.
• Skills:
• Strong swimming skills and physical fitness.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergencies.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform rescues and administer first aid effectively.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to swim long distances, tread water, and perform physical rescues.
• Ability to lift and carry injured individuals or assist them out of the water.
• Ability to work outdoors and in various weather conditions.

Work Environment:

• Work in or around pools, lakes, beaches, or waterparks, with a focus on areas that are open to the public.
• May work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in both warm and cold temperatures, depending on the location.
• Shifts may include weekends, holidays, and varying hours, particularly during peak swim seasons.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and certifications.
• Benefits may include paid training, uniform, health benefits, and paid time off (if applicable).

Additional Notes:

• Lifeguards should remain alert and focused at all times, ready to respond to any emergencies.
• Lifeguards may also be responsible for assisting with event coordination, such as swim meets, beach events, or pool parties, depending on the facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1,200.00 - AED1,500.00 per month