Appendix P/1.

04A (1)
For Hotels, except GMs/HMs/RMs/EAMs

JOB DESCRIPTION
SECTION ONE
JOB OUTLINE

Job Title : BEACH LIFEGUARD Dept Rooms-Health Club

Division Job Code Job Grade

N/A
Reports To (State “Title”) HEALTH CLUB MANAGER

Supervises (State “Title”)

Other Relationships (State “Title”)

AS REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT YOUR DUTIES

Approval

Name : Date :

Position : Signature : ________________

(If required by collective agreement or mandated by local laws, employee’s name and
signature should be duly completed)

Staff Name :

Commencement Date : Signature : ________________

No. of Pages : 7
 SECTION TWO
KEY AREAS

Job Summary:

The Beach Lifeguard will ensure the efficient operation of the Hotel/Resort’s beach safety
system.
Under direction, provides lead supervision to assigned full-time and seasonal staff; patrols
Resort beaches, parks and sea waters to ensure proactive and expeditious accident
prevention and response; responds to resort beaches, cliff and water emergencies; enforces
compliance with state and local laws. Educates the public regarding beaches and water
safety and other public safety matters; recommends purchases and/or maintains lifesaving
and other related equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
You are responsible for leading, training and monitoring assigned full-time, part-time and
seasonal staff, as well as carrying out the full range of assigned duties in the lifeguard
function. Hours of work will include evenings, weekends and public holidays, a condition,
which is reflected in the grading of the post.
 SECTION THREE
RESPONSIBILITIES
BEACH LIFEGUARD
Responsibilities
- The duties listed below are intended only
as illustrations of the various types of work
that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work
is similar, related or a logical assignment to
the class.
Monitors and evaluates beaches, weather
conditions within assigned areas; from
lifeguard stand, patrols and observes
beaches and the water to monitor swimmers
and other persons. Patrols and responds to
water emergencies;
- Through communication and proactive
safety contacts, averts potential accidents;
utilizes swimming, rappelling, paddling and
water lifesaving skills to perform water
rescues;
- Provides first responder medical
emergency response to water and other
emergencies, including initial patient
assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and trauma emergency care;
- Prepares patients and assists paramedics in
advanced life support emergency medical
care;
- Coaches less-experienced staff in pools,
beaches and environmental conditions, as
well as departmental operations and
procedures.
Activities
- Set up the Red & Yellow Patrol Flags
- Evaluate situations and adopt intelligent
methods of action:
- Remain calm and efficient in stressful
situations;
- Maintain constant observation of an
assigned area and note any sign of
impending distress;
- Prevent dangerous situations from arising;
- Recognize emergencies and take
appropriate actions;
- Support staff;
- Maintain records and prepare reports;
- Establish and maintain effective working
relationships with staff, guests and
hotel/resort’s departments;
- Effectively instruct persons in the
techniques of swimming and water safety;
- Follow oral and written instructions from
Recreation and Spa Manager;
- Transport materials and supplies weighing
up to 40 pounds during a state of
emergency;
Lead, coach and train staff; alertly observe
and analyze a wide variety of guest safety
situations and determine appropriate
courses of action;
- Communicate effectively both orally and
in writing; interpret, apply and explain
applicable laws, codes and ordinances;
- Apply medical care at the basic life
support level, including cardiopulmonary
resuscitation; prepare and maintain clear,
concise and accurate documentation;
- Utilize sound, independent judgment
within established guidelines;
- Coordinates work with the Security
Department, paramedics and/or fire
department in response to emergencies;
- Performs SCUBA underwater recovery as
necessary
 - Interacts with and provides general
information and assistance to the public;
- Educates and instructs the public
regarding beaches, water and other related
public safety issues;
- Receives, responds to and resolves
questions, inquiries and complaints from the
beach-going public;
- Provides guidance, warnings and
announcements for the guests’ benefit and
information during weather threatening
situation;
- Administers basic first aid for minor
injuries;
- make presentations to and educates Kids’
Club groups on beach safety
- Services, maintains and performs minor
repairs to equipment and facilities;
- Checks, monitors, upkeep and execute
preventive maintenance of emergency
equipment, including life-saving and
SCUBA equipment, to ensure it is fully
operational and prepared for emergency
situations;
- Cleans, maintains and performs a wide
range of repairs to lifeguard stands and/or
other resort service facilities.
- In consultation with Recreation & Spa
Manager and department policies and
procedures, performs purchasing duties for
designated equipment and training devices;
- Researches and, as assigned, evaluates
quotations; recommends the award of
quotations.
- Participates in and leads educational
courses and training in advanced lifesaving
and lifeguard techniques and equipment,
medical aid and a variety of other related
subjects;

SECTION FOUR
JOB SPECIFICATION
BEACH LIFEGUARD
 CHARACTERISTICS ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
REQUIRED
PHYSICAL Minimum age of 21 yrs.
Age, Sex, Health, Presentation, No visible tattoos, body
Speech, Height/Build piercing, or unnatural hair
color.
LANGUAGES English Arabic
German
QUALIFICATIONS / - Possession of current A typical way of obtaining
TRAINING certificate in First Aid, at the knowledge, skills and
the time of appointment. abilities outlined above is
graduation from high
- Possession of current school.
certificate indicating
successful completion of an
approved course in Cardio-
pulmonary Resuscitation –
(Red Cross, American Red
Cross, Royal Life Saving
Pool Lifeguard
AUS/UK/NZ/SG/MY/FIJI,
Surf Life Saving Australia)
with a completion date less
than one year old at the
time of appointment.
- Possession of a valid Pool
Lifeguard Award (RLSS –
Royal Life Saving Society
AUS/UK/NZ/SG/MY/FIJI)
or Red Cross Lifeguard
with a completion date less
than one year old at the
time of appointment.. The
RLSS Pool Lifeguard Award
is valid for a period of twelve
months and must be re-
examined by an external
RLSSA Pool Lifeguard
Examiner on an annual basis.
Or but it is a must to have
- Possession of a valid RLSS
National Beach Lifeguard
Qualification or a RLSS
Assistant Beach Lifesaver
Award (RLSS – Royal Life
Saving Society
AUS/UK/NZ/SG/MY/FIJI).
The RLSS National Beach
Lifeguard Award or the RLSS
Assistant Beach Lifesaver
Award is valid for a period
of twelve months and must be
re-examined by an external
RLSSA Beach Lifeguard
Examiner on an annual basis
All certificates must be
valid for the duration of
employment.
WORK EXPERIENCE At least five years of
experience as a pool/ocean
lifeguard; or an equivalent
combination of training and
experience.
Capable of passing a
swimming ability of 800m in
15 mins or under.
DISPOSITION - Swim with proficiency and
endurance for possible
rescues;
- See in the normal visual
range with or without
correction;
- Hear in the normal audio
range with or without
correction;
- Work outdoors in a variety
of environmental conditions,
including high Temperatures,
humidity, moisture and
distracting noises.
- Maintain personal physical
endurance and agility.
- Ability to cope under
pressure.
OTHERS Knowledge of: Non-Smoker preferred
- First aid practices,
terminology and techniques; -
Cardiopulmonary,
resuscitation practices,
terminology and techniques; -
Practices, terminology and
techniques to operate
lifesaving medical equipment,
including defibrillator and
combitubes;
- Policies, rules and
regulations governing
swimming pool operation.
- Physically fit.
Applicants are required to
undergo a criminal records
review prior to
employment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is frequently required to
run, swim, paddle and walk long distances; stand and sit for long periods; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and
hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio; use hands
to finger, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment; and drive a vehicle. The
employee regularly lifts, pushes or pulls persons or equipment over 100 pounds.
Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of
both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception,
peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use
written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations;
analyze and solve problems; read and interpret data, information and documents;
use math and mathematical reasoning; perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks
with constant interruptions; work under intensive pressure and deadlines; interact
with the public, management and staff, and deal with distressed, quarrelsome or
abusive individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.
The employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions, is routinely exposed to the
sun, may be exposed to extreme heat; works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is
periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations.