Health Club Lifeguard/Pool Attendant

Role Overview

Health Club Lifeguard/Pool Attendant at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The role maintains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment within the hotel's swimming pool and health club facilities, ensuring guest safety, monitoring pool activities, responding to emergencies, and providing exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and IHG brand requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Emergency Response

• Monitor the swimming pool and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of all guests and enforce pool rules and safety regulations.
• Respond immediately and effectively to emergencies, providing first aid, CPR, or water rescue when required.
• Inspect the pool area, water conditions, and safety equipment before and during each shift to ensure readiness and compliance.

Guest Service & Facility Management

• Welcome guests, provide towels and amenities, and assist with inquiries regarding pool and health club facilities.
• Promote a friendly, professional, and guest-focused atmosphere while assisting guests with their recreational needs.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pool deck, changing rooms, showers, lockers, and surrounding leisure areas.
• Ensure pool furniture, loungers, umbrellas, and guest facilities are clean, properly arranged, and ready for use.
• Monitor towel inventory and replenish guest amenities throughout the day.

Reporting & Compliance

• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions promptly to Engineering or management.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of pool inspections, incidents, chemical readings (where applicable), and daily operational checklists.
• Ensure compliance with IHG brand standards, hotel policies, and local health and safety regulations.

Supervision & Support

• Support the Health Club Supervisor in maintaining health, hygiene, and safety standards throughout the leisure facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Health Club Supervisor or management.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Lifeguard Certification with CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Lifeguard, Pool Attendant, or in a similar role, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Good knowledge of pool safety procedures, emergency response, and first aid practices.
• Basic knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and recreational facility operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to remain alert, professional, and calm during emergencies.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors or in humid environments for extended periods.