This is a job onboard a Cruise Ship. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assume personal responsibility for safety and the environment. Be accountable for themselves and the safety of others in their vicinity. Environmental consciousness forms one part of this accountability.
• Perform rescue of guests in danger of drowning and be alert to accidents. Administer first aid, CPR, Oxygen and AED as needed.
• Monitor activities around aquatic recreational facilities to prevent or preempt injuries and provide assistance to guests as and when required, while ensuring the well-being of guests within the area.
• Responsible for reporting and following up with any accidents, injuries or incidents around the aquatic recreational facilities.
• Ensuring the pool areas are clean, answering questions, enforcing policies, rules and regulations in a polite yet confident manner.
• Ensuring guest interactions are kept to a minimum while on watch to avoid distraction, at the same time providing a positive guest experience.
• Monitoring and operating designated aquatic recreational spaces including, but not limited to; opening and closing, monitoring pool locations and general activities around the pool areas.
• Working outdoors guarding aquatic recreational areas, involving standing in the sun exposed to external elements throughout the day.
• Be fully lifeguard qualified and responsible to maintain company required qualifications and licenses. Participate in regular training, including but not limited to; Lifeguard training, CPR/First Aid, AED, recurring in-service training, re-certification, and any other as deemed appropriate from management.
• Set up and verify that supplies and equipment are available during operating hours and maintain as needed. • Communicate with the Bridge and/or the Safety Officer by UHF radio in emergency situations or as deemed necessary.
• Attend emergency duties / drills as assigned in the ships Emergency Management Safety Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Lifeguard is required.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines.
EDUCATION
• Highschool diploma or foreign equivalent is required.
• Position-specific STCW training from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Lifeguard training, CPR/First Aid, AED is required.
ATTRIBUTES
• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
• Respect for all co-workers and guests
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates
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