Lifeguard

Role summary

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The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising swimming pools and beachfront areas, maintaining constant awareness of guest safety, enforcing resort water-safety rules, and responding quickly to emergencies. Typical requirements include a valid lifeguard certification, current CPR and first-aid training, strong swimming ability, good physical fitness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience in a hotel, resort, pool, or aquatic facility is advantageous. The successful candidate should be alert, friendly, professional, and comfortable working outdoors, weekends, holidays, and changing shifts. Duties may also include inspecting safety equipment, keeping the pool area orderly, assisting guests, recording incidents, and cooperating with security and emergency-response teams.

About the employer

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is a beachfront hotel and resort in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, operated under the Sheraton brand of Marriott International. The resort serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, offering accommodation, restaurants, recreation facilities, meeting spaces, and access to Cebu’s coastal attractions. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across many countries. Employees typically work in a structured, guest-focused environment with standards covering service, safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and professional conduct. Resort roles can provide exposure to international hospitality practices, training opportunities, employee benefits, and career mobility within Marriott, although specific compensation and benefits depend on the employment contract and local regulations.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, Manila, and other tourism centers. Resorts commonly hire lifeguards, front-office staff, restaurant workers, housekeeping personnel, spa attendants, and maintenance teams. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English and international tourism. Island living can offer beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed lifestyle, though transport, weather, humidity, and occasional power or internet interruptions should be considered. Cebu and Mactan provide airports, shopping, hospitals, and established expatriate communities, while living costs vary by location and accommodation. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate employment visa, commonly supported through the 9(g) process; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Confirm requirements with the employer and Philippine authorities before relocating.