LIFEGUARD – RESORT POOL Full Time

LIFEGUARD – RESORT POOL
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better — this means not just our guests, but also our team. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No-one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can’t create that special experience for our guests.

Your mission:
Should you decide to accept it…

Is to Baywatch and observe to because…

The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring and supervising pool activities to ensure that all guests taking part in these activities adhere to the rules to prevent injuries and other accidents. Lifeguards also respond to any emergencies in a timely manner while providing professional and courteous service to each and every guest.

The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing…

Responsible for daily set up of the pool deck before the pool opens to guests and completing a breakdown of the pool each day as the pool closes
Greet guests and offers assistance and/or instruction in the use of the facilities
Oversee swimmers and issues towels and equipment to guests
Responsible for following all designated emergency procedures and understands duties in the event an emergency arises
Provide constant visual surveillance of pool and surrounding area identifying any potential safety or emergency situations
Ensures the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas standards of cleanliness and appearance for all areas
Knows and adheres to Virgin Hotel Las Vegas and departmental policies and procedures, embrace company culture and take pride in the resort and amenities
Understands and well versed in the resort, hotel features, and services including all outlets, hours of operation, activities, and events available to guests
Attends required training classes and incorporates new standards, service knowledge, and safety into daily work practices
Looks for opportunities to assist peers, guests, other departments, or leaders at all times.
Handle retail sales and maintain par stock levels
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned
What qualities are we looking for?

You got skills? If you are able to perform the following, then you have come to the right place…

Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group. A collaborative approach with all departments
Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential
Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over-deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation, and organization skills of utmost importance
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others
Inspect and maintain areas for which responsible.
Must be able to distinguish between different denominations of currency and make change
Review and comprehend all necessary documentation
Use the equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to pool equipment and cash register
Effectively and efficiently move around work area
Balance, bend, carry, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, reach, squat, and twist. These actions are required in order to assist guests in the proper use of the equipment and to perform other job duties.
Lift up to 60 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds of towels, equipment, and supplies.
Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, wet/humid conditions, crowds, and noise. Incumbents are at times subject to hazards such as slippery conditions. Proper safety precautions are taken. This position occasionally works outside and is subject to all weather conditions. Proper clothing is provided
Must be capable of administering CPR, First Aid or provide rescue in accordance with Red Cross training
Behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
Background must-have:
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Previous pool lifeguard and/or customer service experience preferred.
Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in The United States
High school or equivalent education required
Possess works card s for American Red Cross certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training & First Aid
Previous experience in retail sales involving high-profile customer contact, or through two months of on-the-job training.
Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience in a full-service hospitality establishment
Previous pool lifeguard and/or customer service experience preferred.
Valuable Traits

Proactive
Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates.
Adaptive, Flexible!
Embody “good attitude.”
Enjoy process improvement
Evoke inspiration in those around you and encourage them to create their best work.
Results-oriented
Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic.
Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
Tenacious and self-motivated
Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas