The Lifeguard (Contract) is responsible for supervising swimming pools, beaches, and other aquatic areas to maintain guest safety. Candidates should be strong swimmers, physically fit, alert, and able to respond quickly in emergencies. Current lifeguard, first-aid, CPR, and AED certifications are typically required, along with good communication skills and a calm, professional manner. Previous experience in a hotel, resort, pool, or beach environment is preferred. The successful candidate will enforce safety rules, monitor water conditions, assist guests, perform rescues when necessary, complete safety checks and reports, and keep the surrounding area clean and orderly. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, and memorable guest experiences. Its Malaysian properties include resort and city hotels serving leisure travelers, business guests, families, and international visitors. Shangri-La employs people across hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, wellness, engineering, recreation, and administration. Team members are generally expected to be courteous, safety-conscious, well presented, and committed to delivering attentive service. Depending on the property, employees may receive staff meals, uniforms, training, medical benefits, accommodation assistance, or other benefits under local employment terms.
Malaysia offers opportunities in resort operations, tourism, food and beverage, marine recreation, housekeeping, and guest services, particularly in Langkawi, Penang, Sabah, and the east-coast islands. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in hotels. Lifestyle varies from relaxed beach living to busy city life; food is diverse and affordable, while tropical weather is warm and humid throughout the year. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored employment pass or relevant work permit and should not begin work on a tourist visa. Employers normally handle much of the application process, but passport, medical, qualification, and police-clearance documents may be required. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, healthcare, insurance, and monsoon-season conditions, especially on smaller islands.
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