Recreation - Lifeguard Supervisor

We are currently looking for young, dynamic, self motivated Recreation professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As a Lifeguard Supervisor you are responsible to monitor and maintain all aspects of water safety, lifeguard standards, training and operational management to the highest standard. You are to ensure that all rescue and lifesaving equipment is checked and maintained on a regular basis as well as ensuring that all pool and beach areas are maintained at all times:

• Monitor guest activities to ensure the comfort and safety of all

• Assist in First Aid situations

• Report any guest’s feedback, comments or complaints to your Department Head immediately

• Plan, facilitate and document all lifeguard training sessions as well as to ensure all lifeguard qualifications are kept up to date

• Carry out visual audits of lifeguards to guarantee the highest levels of professionalism at all times

• Carry out regular un-announced rescue drills in coordination with hotel management

• Assist in the preparation of lifeguard schedules to ensure that the maximum coverage is achieved at all times

• Personally maintain the highest level of lifeguard skills to a “rescue ready” standard at all times

• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and colleagues health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment

• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should be a trained and qualified life guard with previous work experiences within the hotel industry. Physically fit and able to work long hours in an outside environment are essentials. The ability to supervise others, good command of English and good interpersonal abilities are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be attentive to detail with good guest service skills and the ability to handle complaints. You are an assertive individual with a sportive, outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding Hotel Operations

Teamwork

Planning for Business

Supervising People

Understanding Differences

Supervising Operations

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Driving for Results