Electrical Design Engineer

1. Advanced Lifeguarding and Emergency Response Skills

• Lifeguard Certification: In-depth knowledge of life-saving techniques, including CPR, first aid, AED use, water rescue methods, and spinal injury management.
• Emergency Response: Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergency situations, executing effective rescues and providing medical assistance when necessary.
• Aquatic Knowledge: Strong understanding of water safety, including understanding currents, water conditions, and weather-related safety risks.

2. Leadership and Supervisory Abilities

• Team Leadership: Ability to lead and supervise a team of lifeguards, ensuring that all staff members are following protocols and performing their duties properly.
• Mentorship: Training and mentoring junior lifeguards, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively.
• Conflict Resolution: Handling any staff disputes, customer complaints, or emergency situations in a calm and professional manner.

3. Communication Skills

• Clear Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with both staff and guests, ensuring that safety rules are understood and followed.
• Public Speaking: Comfortably addressing groups or crowds (e.g., giving safety announcements or instructions to guests).
• Documentation: Maintaining clear and accurate records of incidents, rescues, and any safety-related matters.

4. Safety and Risk Management

• Safety Inspections: Conducting regular checks of the swimming area to identify potential safety hazards and ensuring safety equipment (e.g., life rings, first-aid kits, AEDs) is in good condition.
• Accident Prevention: Monitoring the pool or beach area to ensure safe behavior, proactively addressing risky behavior and ensuring compliance with facility rules.
• Crowd Management: Ensuring that the number of swimmers is safe for the size of the pool or area, and managing crowd flow to avoid overcrowding.

5. Strong Physical Fitness and Stamina

• Physical Fitness: Maintaining excellent physical condition to perform rescues, handle challenging physical tasks, and remain alert during long shifts.
• Endurance: Ability to spend long hours working in varying weather conditions, whether it's in the sun at the beach or in a pool under high heat.

6. Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

• Quick Thinking: Ability to assess situations quickly and make decisions that prioritize the safety and well-being of individuals in your care.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected situations such as equipment failure, medical emergencies, or difficult customers calmly and effectively.

7. Knowledge of Policies and Procedures

• Rules and Regulations: Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding water safety, lifeguard operations, and public health.
• Emergency Protocols: Familiarity with the emergency action plans for various incidents (e.g., drowning, medical emergencies, severe weather).
• Customer Service: Providing clear instructions to swimmers, guests, and visitors regarding pool rules, emergency procedures, and safety guidelines.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possesses Lifeguard certification and is authorized to conduct AR and CPR.
• Ensures set-up of safety equipment at the beach/pool, including life-saving flotation devices along the shoreline/pool, correct flag placement during business hours, rescue surfboard/boat readiness, first aid kit availability, posting of business hours, depth of the pool, water & air temperatures, wind force & wind speed.
• Keeps the designated swimming areas free of any engine-driven boats, windsurfers, or sea bikes (pedalos).
• Ensures that swimmers/snorkelers are out of boat tracks or hazardous areas.
• Supervises the use of windsurfing and sea bikes, including logging in and out guests, monitoring the actions of windsurfers, and those engaged in other water activities.
• Responds to any emergency within the hotel/resort swimming areas, ensuring that the rescue boat is available at all times.
• Ensures that all water sports activities or pool activities are executed according to Security and Safety regulations.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.