Lifeguard at Beachfront Vipingo

Job Purpose

• To ensure the safety of guests using the swimming pool and other aquatic facilities by preventing accidents, enforcing pool safety rules, responding to emergencies and providing first aid and rescue services in accordance with established safety standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming pool activities to ensure the safety of guests.
• Enforce pool rules and safety regulations.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and perform water rescues where necessary.
• Administer first aid and CPR when required.
• Inspect the swimming pool and surrounding areas to identify and report safety hazards.
• Monitor water quality and report any abnormalities to the relevant department.
• Ensure lifesaving equipment is available, functional and properly maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the pool area.
• Record incidents, accidents and rescue activities.
• Provide guests with information on pool safety and facility usage.
• Assist in organizing aquatic recreational activities where applicable.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Recreation & Wellness Manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero preventable drowning incidents.
• Response time to emergencies.
• Compliance with pool safety standards.
• Daily inspection and maintenance of lifesaving equipment.
• Guest satisfaction ratings.
• Number of safety inspections completed.
• Accuracy and timeliness of incident reports.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Cleanliness and safety of the pool environment.

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Certificate or Diploma in Lifesaving, Sports Science, Physical Education, Recreation Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Valid Lifeguard Certification from a recognized institution.
• Valid First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience as a Lifeguard, preferably in a beachfront resort, hotel, recreation facility or aquatic centre.
• Sound knowledge of swimming pool safety, beach and ocean rescue operations, rip currents, tidal conditions, water safety regulations and lifesaving techniques.
• Ability to conduct water rescues using rescue tubes, rescue boards and other lifesaving equipment.
• Excellent swimming, rescue, observation, communication and emergency response skills.

Added Advantage:

• Open Water Lifeguard Certification or Beach Lifeguard Certification from a recognized institution.
• Certification in Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Response.
• Experience in beach patrol, ocean rescue operations or managing aquatic recreational activities in a hospitality environment.