Lifeguard (Part Time)

Corporate Office•Rancho Mirage, CA

4d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige, sand, and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet, you’ll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match. Job Description We expect our guests to have fun in the sun. But safety is always number one! The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all of our guests at the Pools and Waterslides. Lifeguards will maintain a diligent watch over families and children, enforcing rules with the right balance of firmness and politeness. Lifeguards need to be ready at all times to perform life-saving functions. Lifeguards may also perform all of the functions and responsibilities of Pool Attendants as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Tread water without using arms for 1 minute
Swim distance using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without resting: 100 yards
Candidate must be able to handle extreme weather outdoors and work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain constant surveillance of guests in the pool area; acts as immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patron’s events of emergency.
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe pool area.
Ensure that all pool equipment is stored safely and that any lost items are kept in a safe place
Handles or refers other problems and situations as they arise within the pool to the Manager.
Maintains continuous observation of pool and surrounding areas to ensure apparent safety hazards are reported and corrected promptly.
Attend department meetings as scheduled along with department staff
Ensuring that all opening and closing duties are completed
Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations
Performs other duties as assigned