Lifeguard

Role summary

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The Lifeguard at Raffles The Palm Dubai is responsible for maintaining guest safety around swimming pools and beach areas. Candidates should hold a valid lifeguard or pool-rescue certification, have strong swimming and lifesaving skills, and ideally possess previous experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or aquatic facility. First-aid and CPR certification, good physical fitness, alertness, and clear communication are expected. The successful candidate will monitor activities continuously, enforce pool and beach safety rules, respond quickly to emergencies, complete safety inspections and reports, and provide courteous assistance to guests. A professional appearance, teamwork, calm judgment, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are essential.

About the employer

Raffles The Palm Dubai is a luxury beachfront resort located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. Part of the Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand within Accor, the property combines refined hospitality, spacious accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, private beach access, and family-oriented leisure experiences. Raffles is known for highly personalized service, elegant surroundings, and its tradition of discreet but attentive guest care. Employees work in an international environment serving leisure travelers, families, and high-end guests from around the world. The resort offers opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, spa, recreation, engineering, guest services, and management. Team members are generally expected to maintain high grooming standards, professionalism, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to luxury service and safety.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a major destination for hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, and service-sector careers, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The country offers a modern, multicultural lifestyle, excellent infrastructure, warm weather, beaches, shopping, and extensive dining and entertainment. Its culture combines Islamic traditions with an international workforce, so respectful dress, considerate behavior, and awareness of local customs are important. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; the employer typically arranges entry approval, medical testing, Emirates ID, and work authorization. Many hotel positions include accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, and annual air tickets, but applicants should confirm these details in writing. Housing and leisure costs can be high, particularly in Dubai, although tax-free salaries may improve savings. Public transport is strong in Dubai, while a driving licence is useful for wider travel.