Lifeguard

Role summary

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The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining guest safety at the resort pool, beach, or other recreational water areas. Requirements typically include a high school diploma, current lifeguard and first-aid certification, strong swimming ability, good physical fitness, and the ability to respond calmly during emergencies. Previous hotel, resort, or aquatic experience is an advantage. The candidate is expected to monitor swimmers continuously, enforce safety rules, inspect equipment and facilities, provide immediate first aid when necessary, complete incident reports, and deliver courteous service. Good communication skills, alertness, teamwork, reliability, and a professional appearance are essential. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is also expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties are known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, extensive leisure facilities, and strong emphasis on guest wellbeing. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates major properties including city hotels and island resorts, serving business travelers, families, and holiday guests. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, service training, and opportunities to develop careers in hospitality. A Lifeguard joining Shangri-La would be expected to support the company’s high standards for safety, cleanliness, professionalism, and personalized guest care while working closely with recreation, security, engineering, and front-of-house teams.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Bohol, Siargao, and major cities such as Manila. Resorts regularly recruit lifeguards, recreation attendants, food and beverage staff, housekeepers, and guest-service professionals, especially during busy travel seasons. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in hotels and workplaces. Island life can be relaxed and scenic, featuring beaches, diving, boating, local markets, and outdoor activities, although transport, internet access, and healthcare may be more limited outside urban centers. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with assistance from the hiring company; tourists should not work on a tourist visa. Applicants should confirm accommodation, meals, transportation, medical coverage, contract terms, and permit responsibilities before relocating. Local staff may find relocation easier, but costs and living conditions vary significantly between islands.