Lifeguard (Cruise Ship/Private Island) - $competitive per month on board

ARM is seeking candidates for Lifeguard positions on board some of the most prestigious cruise ships travelling the world and stationed at a luxury private island destination.

Whilst being responsible for monitoring and operating aquatic recreation spaces, the main responsibilities of the role will include:

• 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 and beach recreational facilities to prevent or pre-empt injuries and provide assistance to guests as and when required, while ensuring the well-being of guests within the area.
• Report and follow up with any accidents, injuries or incidents around the aquatic recreational and/or beach activities.
• Ensure the pool and beach areas are tidy, answer questions, enforce policies, rules and regulations in a polite yet confident manner.
• Ensure guest interactions are kept to a minimum while on watch to avoid distraction, at the same time providing a positive guest experience.
• Monitor and operate designated aquatic recreational spaces including, but not limited to; opening and closing procedures , monitoring pool locations, water attractions and general activities around the pool and beach areas.
• Work outdoors guarding aquatic recreational areas, which involves standing in the sun exposed to external elements throughout the day.
• Be fully lifeguard qualified and certified, and 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.
• Interact with Guests and provide any directions/Guest service assistance.
• Monitor communication with Lead Lifeguard and/or Lifeguard Management or other areas.
• Communicate with the Lifeguard Management and Island Management by radio in emergency situations or as deemed necessary.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• 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/basic education.
• All employees must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret procedures, including emergency instructions. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers, specifically in the event of an emergency.

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit and able bodied to be trained as a lifeguard.
• Demonstrate the ability to swim 100 meters using freestyle or breaststroke without rest or touching the pool bottom, retrieve a 10 lb. weight from the deepest part of the pool and tread water for 1 (one) minute without use of hands
• Must be able to stand in the sun and endure external elements during work assignment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading Cruise lines and become part of an outstanding multi-cultural team that continues to win awards in all categories.

Please contact us to discuss current rotations and salary levels. We are arranging interviews now so please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

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