Lifeguard Staff – Cruise Line

You, as part of the BRILLIANT Lifeguard Staff will provide constant and dedicated supervision of designated aquatic areas, engaging with guest by enforcing pool rules in a polite and professional manner. In an emergency a lifeguard is to respond immediately, and appropriately, providing care and assistance as trained. A lifeguard is responsible for reducing incidents and hazards on the pool deck. They are required to attend monthly training and continued professional development. Prior to daily operation the Lifeguards will ensure that supplies and equipment are available and checked, informing the Manager/Supervisor of any rectifications.

• Role:               Lifeguard Staff
• Cruise line:    International Cruise line
• Salary:            $1300-1500 USD per month Tax free – paid whilst on board only
• Rotation:        7 months on and 2 months off
• Berthing:        Shared Cabin
• Flights, accommodation, food and uniform all provided by the cruise line.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain constant and dedicated supervision of aquatic recreation areas. Responding immediately and appropriately, as trained, in the event of an emergency. Administer first aid, CPR, Oxygen and AED as appropriate in an emergency.
• Reporting and following up with any hazards, helping to reduce accidents and injuries around the aquatic recreational areas.
• Engaging with guest in a polite and professional manner to enforce pool rules. Ensuring that interactions are kept to a minimum while on stand to avoid distraction, at the same time providing a positive guest experience.
• It is required to stand and walk at specific zones and designated aquatic areas in all types of weather.
• Successfully pass and maintain lifeguard qualification and any other company required qualifications and licenses. Participate in regular training, including but not limited to; Lifeguard training, CPR/First Aid, AED and oxygen, 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; maintain and advise Manager/Supervisor of rectifications as needed.
• Monitor the integrity of our adult’s only area, and assist in minimizing the volume of children congregating.
• Monitor radio communication with Lifeguard Supervisor and/or Lifeguard Manager or other areas. Communicate with the Bridge and/or the Staff Captain/Chief Officer Safety by UHF radio/Dect Phone in an emergency situations or as deemed necessary.
• Any other reasonable request by Leadership, including development and training classes.
• Attend emergency duties/drills as assigned in the ships Emergency Management Safety Plan.
• Performs other related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Have lifeguard experience
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personalized service including needs assessment, problem resolution and achievement of quality service standards.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
• Have a good command of English to understand and enforce rules in a polite and effective manner

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