Beach Lifeguard -sports & Leisure – Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering the colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15 kilometers from the city center and 25 kilometers from Dubai International Airport. The hotel is a dynamically formed 26-storey curved design built in the shape of a breaking wave and offers pristine private beaches with undisturbed views of the Arabian Gulf. Jumeirah Beach Hotel also offers 598 sea-facing rooms and suites, over 15 restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, the Pavilion Marina and Sports Club, Sinbad’s Kids Clubs, and direct, complimentary access to Wild Wadi for all guests. Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a seaside destination for the entire family.

About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Beach lifeguard to join the Sports & Leisure department at Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
To ensure that all water areas are protected during operational hours by practicing preventative lifeguarding in accordance with the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program

Understand and follow all Jumeirah and Wild Wadi Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Action Plans

Perform water rescues, First Aid, and CPR when needed.

Enforce facility rules and provide crowd control in a friendly manner throughout the aquatic areas, as necessary.

Exude a friendly, helpful, and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with guests and colleagues.

Provide professional lifeguarding services at any Jumeirah property and exclusive use event when needed, and assist in the preparations of facilities for special functions, themed evenings, etc.

Clean all areas of the pools and walkways, both in and above the water, including all pool furniture and paths

Report any safety concerns to management. About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

Beach Lifeguard:
Able to perform all Special Facilities Lifeguard requirements.

Able to swim 400 meters in less than 8 minutes.

Completed the Open Water Beach Lifeguard Course

Able to converse and resolve guest complaints/issues in a calm and professional manner.

Detail-oriented, organized and very flexible with working extended hours.

Energetic with a positive attitude.

Fluent in English