Lifeguard - Spa & Recreation - InterContinental Hotels Group® Dubai Festival City

Do you see yourself as a Lifeguard for InterContinental Hotels Group® Dubai Festival City?  

What's your passion? Whether you're into triathlon, exploring new restaurants or dancing the tango, at IHG we're interested in you. We love people who apply the same amount of passion and precision to their jobs as they do to their hobbies.  Imagine working for a company that gives you Room to be yourself.  Our commitment to our people is to deliver room to have a great start, to learn and grow, to perform, to be recognized and rewarded, to be involved and to take the initiative and lead.

The InterContinental Hotels Group® properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotels. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1600 rooms, the four properties boast a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest's experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.
 

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Maintain public notice board for accuracy 
• Maintain responsibility for cleanliness of swimming pool (Vacuuming and Scrubbing) and immediate surrounds 
• Maintain responsibility for cleanliness garden areas (planters base) 
• Maintain pool cleaning equipment are in good condition, reporting problems to maintenance when needed
• Greet and escort guests to lounge chairs and present towels
• Provide the cooler bags along with water, fruits (apple) and cold face towels
• Maintain a comprehensive library of books and magazines in different languages if guest/s or member/s requested
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Recommend food and beverage facilities to guests using the pool area and assist fellow Food and Beverage service team when needed
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the hotel’s emergency response procedures, particularly in the event of drowning, cyclones, storms
• Maintain your uniform in a clean and tidy manner, ensuring grooming matches hotel policy
• Swimming activities (Swimming Lesson Class) by the pool area if any guest/s or member/s asked must inform to trainer 
• Participate in sports activities when required
• Supervise children’s swimming activities during the peak season and maintain a watchful eye of guest safety
• Handle basic billing procedures such as miscellaneous charges when we sell the retail items
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.

What we need from you:

• Good level of spoken/written English
• Flexibility in shifts & tasks
• Minimum one year of experience in a similar environment (4-5* hotel)
• Certificate in First Aid
• License as a lifeguard

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.