Island Lifeguard Nclh Great Stirrup Cay

POSITION TITLE Island Lifeguard POSITION GRADE
MANAGER’S TITLE Island Aquatics

Assistant Manager DEPARTMENT/DIV Great Stirrup Cay

POSITION SUMMARY
Monitoring and operating designated aquatic recreation spaces including, opening and closing
while monitoring safety around the beach areas. Set up and verify that supplies and
equipment are available during operating hours, replenish and maintain as needed. Interact
with Guests and provide any directions/Guest service assistance.
In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product
and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
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 beach 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 Beach locations and general activities
around the beach 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.

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12/01/2017 Job Description Update:
02/22/2019

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 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.
 Conduct inventories of all island Shore Excursion items on a regular basis.
 Follow proper procedures for cleaning and disinfecting snorkeling equipment.
 Participate in regular trainings/drills.
 Repair and maintain Shore Excursion island equipment such as but not limited to
mats, snorkeling gear, wave runner dock and general maintenance of the facilities and
grounds
 Lead and escort tours on GSC when required.
 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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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
NCL America :
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard
the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a
MMC, applicants must demonstrate specific physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard
duties per USCG guidelines (COMPDTPUB 16700.4 NVIC 04-8). Shall have a Body Mass Index
(BMI) of 40.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100.
NCLH International Flag:
In addition to the above, NCLH requires the following for all crew members for all international
flagged ships:
Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum
140/90.
The verifying medical practitioner doubts the applicant’s ability to successfully perform any of
the following functions, a suitable practical demonstration is required for those functions. The
verifying medical practitioner, in consultation with any other qualified practitioners he/she
deems appropriate, determines whether a practical demonstration is necessary, and whether
the applicant is physically competent or not physically competent.
General Movement:
 Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing.
 Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways.
 Is able to step over a door sill or coming up to 24 inches in height.
 Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches.
 Is able to open and close watertight doors that weigh up to 55 pounds. Must be able to
move hands/arms in vertical and horizontal directions, rotate wrists and reach above
shoulder height to turn handles.
 Is able to repeatedly lift at least a 55 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or
pull the same load over a long distance (minimum of 150 feet) and up/down multiple
staircases over a four hour period.
 Is able to pull an un-charged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full
extension, and to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
 Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Devise (PFD) without assistance from
another individual.
 Is capable of normal conversation in English.
 Is able to intermittently stand on feet for up to four hours with minimal rest periods.
 Must have no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of
duties.
 Must have no limitation of motion.
Senses:
 Is able to react to visual alarms and instructions.
 Is able to react to audible alarms and instructions.
 Vision: Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision. Distance vision and
close vision must be in accordance to ILO: Vision required for ship’s navigation (e.g.
chart and nautical publication reference, use of bridge instrumentation and equipment,
and identification of aids to navigation) Normal Vision required to perform all necessary

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functions in darkness without compromise Color perception must be intact for
Deck/Engine Watch standing officers. Vision required reading instruments in close
proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify systems/components as Necessary.
Normal Vision required performing all necessary functions in darkness without
compromise.
Upper Body:
 Is able to move their shoulders, elbows & wrists (without disease, injury): bending,
extending, move their arms away from the midline of the body, rotating.
 Is able to grasp and manipulate common tools such as wrenches, hammers,
screwdrivers and pliers.
 Is able to crouch, kneel and crawl.
 Is able to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel.
 Is able to elevate their shoulder joint forward and move his arms away from the
midline of the body
 Is able to flex their elbow joint and extend his arm completely.
 Is able to move their wrist completely and able to sustain weights of 55 pounds.
 Is able to move their hand up and down 45 degrees / completely.
 Is able to clench fist, pick up a pin, grasp an object or touch tips of at least 3 fingers
with thumb.
 Has distal phalanx of either thumb, distal and middle phalanx of an index, middle, or
ring finger of either hand, irrespective of the absence or loss of little finger.
 Do not have Scars and deformities of the fingers or hand that are symptomatic or that
impair normal function to such a degree as to interfere with the satisfactory
performance of sea duty
 Must not have intrinsic paralysis or weakness, including nerve palsy sufficient to
produce physical findings in the hand such as muscle atrophy or weakness.
Lower Body:
 Is able to move their hips, knees & ankles (without disease, injury): bending,
extending, move their legs away from the midline of the body, rotating.
 Must not have Planter fasciitis.
 Must not have loose or foreign bodies within the knee joint.
 Must not have physical findings of an unstable or internally deranged joint.
 Must not have history of uncorrected anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury.
 Must not have surgical correction of any knee ligaments if symptomatic or unstable.
 Must not have history of congenital dislocation of the hip, osteochondritis of the hip
(Legg-Perthes disease), or slipped femoral epiphysis of the hip.
 Must not have hip dislocation within 2 years before joining the ship.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to meet the above

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