Lifeguard

About the Employer

Role Overview

Job Scope

• Ride rides, slides, and attractions as required for operations and ensure guest, colleague, and contractor safety.
• Work at heights, in water, outdoors year-round, and in extreme temperatures.
• Follow manufacturer and department procedures for ride dispatch and guest safety.
• Maintain rescue and basic life support skills at test-ready levels and adhere to departmental training standards.
• Move furniture, ride vehicles, and equipment in and out of the park.
• Work nights, evenings, and/or holidays; be friendly and culturally aware while working with a diverse team.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Job Essentials

• Meet the 20/25 vision standard, corrected or uncorrected.
• Swim 50 meters continuously using front crawl or breaststroke.
• Swim underwater at 1.4 meters for 3 meters and retrieve a 10-pound brick.
• Maintain test-ready lifeguard skills in accordance with the International Lifeguard Training Program.
• Have basic spoken English proficiency.

Desirable Qualifications

• International Lifeguard Training Program or similar experience, swimming experience, previous lifeguard experience, or guest-service experience.
• UAE driver's or buggy license and SCUBA certification.
• Ability to swim 200 meters continuously, retrieve a 10-pound brick from 5 meters, and tread water for two minutes without using arms.
• Intermediate or better English and basic spoken Arabic.

Work Conditions

• Work takes place at attractions in Abu Dhabi and may involve water, heights, outdoor work year-round, and extreme temperatures.
• Shift work may include nights, evenings, and holidays.