Life Guard

About the Role

The Luxury Collection is seeking a Life Guard to join their team in Ad Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers and maintaining the recreation facility, requiring vigilance, quick response, and adherence to established safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe the swimming area for dangerous conditions, unusual or unsafe activities, and struggling swimmers.
• Use appropriate rescue techniques if swimmers require assistance.
• Promote and enforce the rules and regulations of the recreation facility.
• Identify situations where guests may not be able to safely participate in an activity and inform the supervisor or manager.
• Provide assistance to injured guests until emergency medical services arrive.
• Maintain a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests.
• Obtain, fold, and stack towels according to company procedures.
• Wash, mop, and clean the pool deck.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management; complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Follow company policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Physical Requirements

• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines to identify defects.
• Move at a speed required to respond to work situations (*, run, walk, jog).
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and objects in excess of 75 pounds with assistance.
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces, as well as up and down ladders, stairs, and/or service ramps.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 0-1 years of relevant experience. The role requires individuals who can maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers authentic experiences that evoke lasting memories. With over 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand, the brand continuously evolves to meet the desires of luxury travelers. Each luxury hotel and resort serves as a unique expression of its locale, providing a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. The Luxury Collection is part of Marriott International, offering opportunities for professional growth and development within a global team.