Lifeguard

Roles and responsibilities

This is a guest facing role which ensures smooth and efficient delivery of the experience for all guests who visit Yas Waterworld. This position ensures guest safety by watching water, responding to emergencies, operating rides and attractions, giving clear directions and instructions, attending on-going training and maintaining essential swimming, lifeguarding, and basic life support skills.
JOB SCOPE

• Ride all rides, slides and attractions as required for operational purposes.
• Ensure guest, colleague and contractor safety at all times.
• Work at heights, in water, and in extreme temperatures, outside, year-round.
• Follow all manufacturer and department guidelines and standard operating procedures regarding ride dispatch and guest safety.
• Maintain rescue skill competency and basic life support skill competency at “test ready” levels at all times.
• Adhere to training standards set by the department.
• Move furniture, ride vehicles and equipment in and out of the park.
• Have basic spoken English proficiency.
• Work nights, evenings, and/or holidays.
• Smile and be friendly.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and be culturally aware.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management.

To be considered in this job, you must have:
Essentials

• 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected
• Swim a minimum of 50 meters, non-stop, using front crawl or breast stroke
• Swim underwater at a depth 1.4 meters for 3 meters and retrieve a 10-pound brick.
• Maintain test-ready lifeguard skills in accordance with International Lifeguard Training Program.
• Basic spoken English proficiency

Desirables

• International Lifeguard Training Program or similar program experience
• Swimming experience
• UAE Driver’s License/Buggy License
• SCUBA certification
• Previous lifeguard experience
• Previous Guest service experience
• Swim 200 meters, non-stop, using front crawl or breast stroke
• Retrieve a 10-pound brick from the deepest water in Yas Waterworld (5 meters)
• Tread water for 2 minutes without using arms
• Intermediate or better English proficiency (read, write, speak)
• Basic spoken Arabic proficiency

Desired candidate profile

A Lifeguard is a safety professional responsible for preventing accidents and responding to emergencies in swimming pools, beaches, water parks, and other aquatic environments. Lifeguards monitor and supervise water activities, ensuring that swimmers follow safety rules, and are trained to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency, such as a drowning, injury, or medical emergency.

Lifeguards play a critical role in maintaining the safety of individuals in and around water, and their responsibilities extend beyond emergency response to include preventive actions like enforcing safety policies and providing first aid when necessary.

Key Responsibilities of a Lifeguard:

1. Surveillance and Monitoring

• Watchful Observation: Constantly monitor swimmers and individuals in the water to detect signs of distress, dangerous behavior, or unsafe activities. This requires focus, alertness, and the ability to scan large areas.
• Enforcing Rules: Ensure that all individuals adhere to safety rules, such as no running, diving in shallow areas, or over-crowding the pool. This helps reduce the risk of accidents.
• Crowd Control: Manage large groups of people in public pools or beaches, ensuring they are swimming safely and not engaging in risky behaviors.

2. Emergency Response

• Rescue Operations: Perform rescues in the event of a swimmer in distress, including performing water rescues, bringing victims to safety, and initiating CPR if necessary.
• First Aid and CPR: Administer first aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) as required to individuals who are injured, unresponsive, or suffering from medical emergencies like heart attacks or seizures.
• Managing Medical Emergencies: Assess and handle other medical situations, such as cuts, bruises, heat exhaustion, or even more serious medical conditions. This includes providing initial treatment until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive if needed.