Lifeguard

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Miral Experiences is hiring a full-time on-site Lifeguard for Yas Waterworld, a guest-facing role focused on safety and delivering extraordinary moments across Yas Island attractions. You will monitor guests, respond to emergencies, operate rides, give clear directions, and maintain rescue and basic life support skills while working year-round in water, at heights, and in extreme temperatures with a diverse team. Key requirements include 20/25 vision, the ability to swim 50 meters non-stop, underwater retrieval with a 10-pound brick, basic English, and readiness to work nights, evenings, and holidays. Desirables include ILTP or similar training, UAE license, SCUBA, and prior lifeguard or guest-service experience. To apply, highlight certifications and test-ready skills, emphasize teamwork and safety mindset, and tailor your resume to prove you meet the essentials and desirables.

At Miral Experiences, we don’t just create jobs — we create extraordinary moments. As part of the visionary Miral Group, we bring to life some of the world’s most iconic attractions, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and SeaWorld Yas Island.

Lifeguard Job Overview:

This is a guest facing role which ensures smooth and efficient delivery of the experience for all guests who visit Yas Waterworld. This position ensures guest safety by watching water, responding to emergencies, operating rides and attractions, giving clear directions and instructions, attending on-going training and maintaining essential swimming, lifeguarding, and basic life support skills.

Job Scope:

• Ride all rides, slides and attractions as required for operational purposes.
• Ensure guest, colleague and contractor safety at all times.
• Work at heights, in water, and in extreme temperatures, outside, year-round.
• Follow all manufacturer and department guidelines and standard operating procedures regarding ride dispatch and guest safety.
• Maintain rescue skill competency and basic life support skill competency at “test ready” levels at all times.
• Adhere to training standards set by the department.
• Move furniture, ride vehicles and equipment in and out of the park.
• Have basic spoken English proficiency.
• Work nights, evenings, and/or holidays.
• Smile and be friendly.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and be culturally aware.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management.

Job Essentials:

• 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected
• Swim a minimum of 50 meters, non-stop, using front crawl or breaststroke
• Swim underwater at a depth 1.4 meters for 3 meters and retrieve a 10-pound brick.
• Maintain test-ready lifeguard skills in accordance with International Lifeguard Training Program.
• Basic spoken English proficiency

Job Desirables:

• International Lifeguard Training Program or similar program experience
• Swimming experience
• UAE Driver’s License/Buggy License
• SCUBA certification
• Previous lifeguard experience
• Previous Guest service experience
• Swim 200 meters, non-stop, using front crawl or breaststroke
• Retrieve a 10-pound brick from the deepest water in Yas Waterworld (5 meters)
• Tread water for 2 minutes without using arms
• Intermediate or better English proficiency (read, write, speak)
• Basic spoken Arabic proficiency

Don't hesitate to apply!