Life Guard - Egyptians Only

Application Deadline: 1 May 2025

Department: Spa & Recreation

Location: Egypt - Cairo

Compensation: ج.م0 / month

Description

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski

SCOPE
The incumbent in this position is responsible for the safety and security of our guests at the poolside.


Key Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the safety of guests and employees that are inside the designated swimming areas (beach/pool) during the posted business hours.


• Must be a certified Life Guard of any of the world Life Guard Associations and of active status.


• Artificial Resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth)


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)


• Responsible for keeping the designated and marked swimming areas free of any engine is driven a boat or alike, windsurfers or sea bikes (pedals).


• Responsible for keeping swimmers/snorkelers out of boat tracks or any other hazardous area.


• Responsible for responding to any emergency within the hotel swimming area/pool area.


• Responsible for the safety set-up at the beach/pool which includes:


• Set up of the life-saving floatation devices along the shoreline/around the pool.


• Correct flag (colors) must be put up during business hours.


• Rescue Surfboard/Boat ready on the shoreline.


• First Aid Kit at the beach/pool chair/post.


• Posting of business hours.


• The depth of the pool (s).


• Water & Air Temperatures.


• Wind force/Wind speed


• Responsible that there is a rescue boat with engine available at all times.


• Responsible for the logging in and logging out of the windsurfers, sailing boats and number of crew and sea bikes and number of crew. Ensures that these activities are executed in the designated areas.


• Monitors / observes and controls the windsurfers, sailors, and sea bikes while out on the sea. Supervise and organizes the rescue of windsurfers, sailing boat or sea bikes if needed.


• Responsible for ensuring that all Water Sports activities or Pool Activities are executed according to the Security Rules.


• Responsible for a temporary replacement while going to the bathroom and for lunch or breaks etc.


• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve overall objectives of this position.


• Understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the Hotel's policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health & Safety.


• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported and rectified immediately.


• Perform any other duties as assigned to them by management.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

NATIONALITY: Eligible for a working permit in country of hire.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-2 year work experience in a similar position, preferably in a 5-star International hotel.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Strong swimming skill and good working knowledge health club and swimming pool operation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Task Achievement
  
  

• Adaptability


• Flexibility Commitment to professional values and integrity


• Results oriented

• Relationship
  
  

• Teamwork / Cooperation


• Cross cultural sensitivity

• Interpersonal skills
  
  

• Customer oriented – able to establish rapport quickly and easily


• Flexible / Patient


• Positive Professional

LANGUAGE: Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:

• Local language – oral and written skills (as applicable)


• English –oral skills are beneficial


• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, hotel personnel and service company representative to their understanding.


• Flexibility in terms of scheduling

EDUCATION
College education. Lifeguard certification.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of proper chemical handling


• Physical ability to handle heavy duties.

INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:

• People Oriented


• Passionate for European luxury


• Entrepreneurial


• Straightforward


• Discreet


• Efficient

OTHER SKILLS: Depending on region and property.