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JOB DESCRIPTION
Life Guard
Reporting to the Spa Manager, the Life Guard’s main function is to ensure the Hotel has an accident free pool, where guest will always feel safe and comfortable, whiles making sure that they adhere to basic pool rules and regulations.
Key Duties and 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 Lifeguard of any of the world Life Guard Associations and of active status.
- 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.
- 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.
Desired skills and qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in any related field.
- Possess current Lifeguard Training and/or Community First Aid Training Instructor certification.
- Professional Rescuer Cardiopulmonary (CPR).
- Must have worked in a similar position for three (3) years.
- Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
- Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of the guest at pools.
- Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation and chlorination systems.
- Skilled in the application of lifesaving techniques.
- Skilled in swimming.
- Knowledge of pool equipment and maintenance.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
ABOUT US
Hoteliers since 1897, we have travelled the world in search of the most fascinating destinations without ever forgetting the finest traditions of our European heritage. We are dedicated to please, educated to entertain, and we never compromise on the European elegance of service. We pride ourselves on delivering a beautiful performance for each of our guests. And for our employees, we provide a stage on which they can flourish and realize their full potential.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi is a Five Star luxury hotel situated on Chiromo Road, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive to the city centre, and 20 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The hotel boasts of 200 stylishly-designed and tastefully-decorated rooms and suites spread on 10 floors, 5 themed restaurants, varied conference rooms plus Kempinski The Spa.
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