Lifeguard (St. Ann, Jamaica) - Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts

The lifeguard is responsible for all the swimmers on the beach or in the swimming pool:

• Observes and patrols pool and enforces safety regulations.
• Provide excellent service consistent with the hotels standards operating procedures and brand attributes.
• Should be excellent swimmers and should also be able to swim underwater
• Greet all guests upon arrival, distribute towels, aid with seating, and delivering consistent guest service, exceeding guest expectations, and providing all other supporting services.
• Knowledgeable of pool facility such as length and depth of all pools, how many laps it takes to make complete a mile in meters and feet etc.
• Must be able to teach children safety practices and create awareness
• Knowledgeable of hotel facilities and services to answer guest inquiries.
• Check and maintain the Colour, Chemistry, and Clarity of the pool water.
• Complete the opening, mid-day, and closing duties checklist.
• Clean and maintain the pool deck and beach area throughout your shift.
• Identify and report defects, notify supervisors and concerned departments immediately of hazards, injuries, equipment or processes that negatively affect the operations.
• Ensure the beach area and pool deck is swept and watered down and that all furniture is in the correct place, when setting up in the morning.
• Lifeguards should be on extra alert when there are children swimming around as they are more prone to accidents
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of resuscitation, first aide, and CPR/PR techniques.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.

Skills & Experience

• At least 1-year experience
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

Qualifications Required

• Royal Lifesaving certification
• NEPA Lifeguard License

Email resumes to:  recruitmentbpjam@bahia-principe.com

Thank you for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.