Lifeguard

Accor is hiring a Lifeguard for a property in Ras Al Khaimah City, AE. This is a full-time, onsite position that puts you at the heart of pool safety and guest service in a resort setting. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys safety-focused service and water safety in a hospitality environment.

The job blends safety oversight with guest assistance, daily teamwork, and a commitment to upholding policies. If you stay calm under pressure, pay close attention to detail, and want to help guests feel secure around the pool and leisure areas, this could be a good fit.

You’ll participate in ongoing lifesaving training and work closely with fellow lifeguards, security, engineering, and other departments to maintain high standards of safety and service. You’ll also keep up with hotel facilities knowledge so you can guide guests confidently and contribute to smooth operations.

Guarding the pool, keeping guests safe

In this role you’ll supervise daily pool operations to ensure compliance with health, safety and fire prevention policies, while participating in regular lifesaving training to sharpen techniques and expand staff development. When guests need help or a serious situation arises, you’ll report immediately to the Lifeguard team leader or Lifeguard Supervisor, or to Security, following established procedures. You’ll follow the lost and found protocol, maintain proper grooming standards, and attend training classes as scheduled. Cooperation with other departments is essential to deliver customer-focused operations, and you’ll stay informed about daily activities and have knowledge of all hotel facilities to assist guests effectively.

Your duties extend to monitoring water quality and chemical control, and reporting any noticeable variations to the Recreation Supervisor, Manager, or Engineering. You’ll ensure the pool temperature remains within the correct range and handle valuables left in the open according to standard procedures. You’ll adhere to the Employee Handbook and Security regulations, and you may be assigned additional tasks by the Security Manager as needed.

The essentials you must bring to the pool

• A current, valid lifeguard certification from a recognized authority
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid credentials
• Strong swimming ability with notable endurance and speed
• A high level of alertness, vigilance and responsibility
• Sharp observation and quick emergency response skills

Nice-to-haves to stand out

• Previous lifeguard experience, ideally within a hotel, beach, swimming pool, or waterpark environment

Pay, benefits and practical details

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Ras Al Khaimah City, AE.

Advice for applicants

Put your lifeguard certification and CPR/AED/First Aid credentials up front on your resume so the hiring team can verify you meet the must-haves right away.

Offer a concrete example of a time you identified a safety risk or responded to an emergency in a pool setting to demonstrate your observation and quick-response abilities.

Be ready to discuss how you would handle water-quality issues and temperature control, since monitoring chemical levels and maintaining the correct pool temperature are part of the role.

Prepare a smart question about how the Lifeguard team collaborates with the Recreation Supervisor, Engineering and Security, and what the training schedule looks like after you join.