Lifeguard Supervisor (救生員領班)

Role summary

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The Lifeguard Supervisor oversees pool and aquatic-area safety, leads lifeguards, monitors guest activity, and ensures emergency procedures are followed. Requirements typically include recognized lifeguard, first-aid, CPR and lifesaving certifications, relevant supervisory experience, strong swimming ability, and knowledge of pool safety regulations. The successful candidate should be alert, physically fit, dependable, and confident managing emergencies and a team. Good communication skills are essential for explaining safety rules and coordinating with guests, Security, Engineering, and hotel management. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or recreational facility, together with Cantonese and English communication skills, would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and other properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, and high standards of guest care. Shangri-La properties commonly offer extensive facilities such as swimming pools, health clubs, spas, restaurants, meeting venues, and family activities. The group employs people across hotel operations, culinary services, guest relations, engineering, wellness, finance, and management. In Hong Kong, Shangri-La operates prominent luxury hotels and provides a structured environment for hospitality professionals. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to safety and service excellence.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a fast-paced international city with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, retail, technology, and professional services. Its hospitality sector is concentrated around Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and major resort areas, with additional opportunities on Lantau and other outlying islands. The culture blends Cantonese traditions with global influences; politeness, efficiency, punctuality, and respect for hierarchy are valued. Life is convenient but expensive, especially for housing. Public transport is excellent, and beaches, hiking trails, islands, and vibrant dining districts are easily accessible. Foreign employees generally need an approved employment visa sponsored by their employer before starting work. Applicants should confirm eligibility, medical or certification requirements, and contract benefits such as accommodation, meals, insurance, and relocation support. Cantonese is useful for daily life, while English is widely used in international hotels.