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Lifeguards - Middle East

Employer
Fitness First Middle East
Location
Middle East
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
3 Jan 2019

Lifeguards - Middle East

STEP UP TO A FITTER CAREER

Fitness First is one of the world’s leading health and fitness companies owned and operated by Landmark Group, a leading retail organization in the Middle East and India. We have over 70,000 members in 60 clubs in 51 locations across the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait.

We offer world class facilities including; best in class equipment, an array of innovative programmes, cardio, strength and freestyle areas, internationally accredited fitness professionals, free group exercise classes and multiple membership privileges.

Why Fitness First?

  • Fitness First is a global brand that originated in the UK. Backed by an experience of over 17 years, the fitness chain has grown into a network of over 380 clubs and one million members globally in more than 15 countries worldwide. Our purpose is clear: We are Fitness Leaders who inspire people to go further in life. Across the world we align 10,000 members of staff under this purpose, working to bring health and fitness into more people’s lives.
  • We know that the biggest barriers to fitness are time and motivation, so we are inspiring people to work on their fitness in a way that suits their style and fits their increasingly busy lives. We bring this to life for our members through a new fitness philosophy, innovative fitness products, an enhanced club environment, a focus on service and expertise, and the development of a connected fitness platform.
  • None of our success would be possible without our fantastic people. Our teams across the GCC are our single biggest asset. We’ve created a business that supports its employees, develops skills and talents and rewards outstanding performance.

Our brand belief is that fitness gives you the confidence, energy and self-belief to go further in life.

Take your career to the next level?
We give our team the opportunity to get more out of their career by inspiring each other to learn new things, achieve new qualifications, and get fitter together. We recognise talent and support our team to go further in their career. From taking advantage of our global opportunities to having the confidence to inspire our members, we encourage our team to raise the bar so we can celebrate and reward their great results.

Helping you go futher
We are committed to inspiring our staff to get fitter as we believe this helps them build confidence to get more out of life.

The opportunity to lead a fitter lifestyle
We encourage everyone to work out. It helps us feel great and go further in life. As an employee, you get free membership and one for your spouse or a friend.

Inspiring and fun environments
We work together as one team in environments full of inspiration, innovation and fun!

World-class training and development
Our people count. That’s why we offer ongoing development from the day you join to build a team of fitness experts.

Do you want to join our teams?
Please apply now specifying the role that you wish to apply along with your cover letter and a member of our team will be in contact to discuss your best career move yet!

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST specify the name of the role that you are applying for in the Subject Line along with your Territory (location) Preference. Eg.  ‘Personal Trainer - Bahrain’, ‘Club General Manager - KSA or  ‘GXI - Kuwait’. We will not be able to consider applications without position applied for & territory details. PLEASE ALSO UPLOAD YOUR MOST UP-TO-DATE CV/RESUME

Role Execution:

  • To ensure pool users do not behave in a way that endangers themselves or others around them.
  • To ensure the pool water is safe and hygienic for bathing.
  • To respond quickly and effectively to any accidents and incidents occurring in / around the pool area.
  • To ensure the pool and surrounding areas a kept clean, tidy and free from safety hazards.
  • To ensure pool emergency equipment is maintained and used in a safe and effective way.
  • Maintain (valid) personal lifeguard qualification, competent swimming and lifeguarding skills.
  • Presentation of a high personal standard whilst on duty, including grooming, hygiene, wearing of company uniform, and a positive attitude.
  • Provision of a high customer service standard whilst on duty, including being approachable, attentive, using suitable language, lifeguard knowledge, and resolution of issues / queries raised by customers.
  • Supervise the pool area, keeping a close watch over the pool and its users, exercising the appropriate level of control to enforce all club rules and regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with pool users and colleagues.
  • Anticipate problems and prevent accidents, including warning bathers of the risks of their specific behaviours.
  • Intervene to prevent unsafe behaviours, removing or reducing hazardous situations.
  • Identify emergencies quickly and take appropriate response action, including effecting rescues from the water, administering First Aid / CPR, and informing other Lifeguards and club staff when more help or equipment is needed.

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