About this role
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is a rainforest retreat on Desaru Coast, where jungle meets the sea and Malaysian nature, culture, and connection come alive in a perfect balance of calmness and vibrancy. Experience the enduring legacy of award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, where the spirit of tropical modernism comes to life in Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast final design. Nestled between rainforest and sea, each suite and villa is a study in quiet luxury, thoughtfully framed by nature and attuned to the rhythm of the land.
Job Description - Lifeguard:
• Adhere to all resort rules and regulations for the safe and effective operations of the resort facilities. • Give hourly reports through to Security Control Room on the static posts via Walkie Talkie • Be familiar with all the Lifeguard SOP relating to daily Lifeguard operations and adhere to them, as well as post descriptions. • Patrol and monitor the resorts aquatic facilities and areas ensuring both the safety of resort guest, visitors and employees. • Proactively take measures to prevent potential aquatic rescue and injury situations. • Render assistance to resort guests, employees who are in aquatic difficulty. • Render first aid assistance in line with training to resort guests and employees. • Check the lifeguard and water safety equipment every day while on shift in the area of operation. • Immediately inform to Supervisor if there is any unserviceable or defected rescue and water safety equipment. • Participate in weekly physical training sessions as well as theoretical training sessions and meet the set standards all the time. • Additional duties when deemed necessary may be assigned. • Assist where possible resort staff in the performance of basic aquatic related maintenance, retrieval of resort property provided that this assistance does not impact negatively on the lifeguard’s primary responsibilities. • Perform any guest related requests provided that the request does not impact negatively on the lifeguard’s primary responsibility in a professional manner, as per resort policy and procedures • Report any hazards to the Security Control Room. • Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions whenever required. • Assure professional attitude towards guest and colleges at all times. • Ensure all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the Maldivian Law. • Ensure to inform Security Control Room when leaving a post during duty hours. [Before going wash room or when going into the water] • Be extra vigilant in areas which are busy where there is a lot of guest or activities in the water. • Any incident must immediately be reported to Security Control Room and Supervisor. • Carrying of personal mobiles phones is strictly prohibited during duty hours. [exception can be made in an emergency situation by Management] Any unidentified motorized aquatic vehicle coming in close proximity of the lagoon must be immediately reported to the Security Control Room and Lifeguard Supervisor