Recreation Experience Expert (Pool Attendant)

Job Description

The Recreation Experience Expert (Pool Attendant) welcomes guests, maintains the pool and surrounding areas, provides towels and amenities, monitors safety, and supports an enjoyable resort experience. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, and the ability to work outdoors in hot weather, including weekends and holidays. Previous experience in a hotel, resort, pool, recreation, or guest-service role is preferred. Basic knowledge of pool safety, first aid, and emergency procedures is beneficial. The successful candidate is attentive, physically active, reliable, and comfortable enforcing pool rules courteously while responding promptly to guest requests and safety concerns.

Company Info

Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is a luxury beachfront resort in Doha, Qatar, operated under Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton brand. The property combines traditional Qatari architectural design with high-end accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, private beach access, and a large spa. Its service culture focuses on personalized hospitality, attention to detail, discretion, and memorable guest experiences. Employees work with an international team and serve leisure travelers, business visitors, families, and high-profile guests. As part of Marriott International, the hotel generally provides structured training, career development opportunities, and access to global hospitality standards. Recreation colleagues support the resort’s pool, beach, and wellness experiences while maintaining safety and consistently high service levels.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle hub. Hospitality offers opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, spas, events, and tourism, especially for candidates with customer-service and international hotel experience. Arabic is the official language, while English is widely used at work. The culture is welcoming but conservative: modest clothing, respect for Islamic customs, and sensitivity during Ramadan are important. Life is comfortable and highly urban, with excellent malls, beaches, museums, restaurants, and public transport, although summers are extremely hot. Most overseas employees need an employer-sponsored work visa and residence permit; the employer typically arranges medical checks, documentation, and travel. Before relocating, confirm the contract, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, annual leave, and return-flight benefits. Qatar has no personal income tax on salaries, but living costs vary considerably by housing arrangement.