Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position At The Omni Homestead Resort & SpaThe Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers for over 250 years. A recently completed $170 million dollar renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in Virginia. We are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings. The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.We expect our guests to have fun in the sun, but safety is always number one! The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all our guests at the pool. Lifeguards will maintain a diligent watch over families and children, enforcing rules with the right balance of firmness and politeness. Lifeguards need to be ready at all times to perform life-saving functions. Lifeguards may also perform all the functions and responsibilities of Pool Attendants as assigned.Responsibilities:Report for scheduled shifts on time and in assigned uniform.Ensure guests have an exemplary experience through warm welcomes, anticipatory service and fond farewells.Monitor the pool deck for safety, cleanliness and guest needs.Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.Handles or refers other problems and situations as they arise within the facility to their immediate supervisor or manager.Adhere to and enforce all pool rules and policies.Responsible for maintaining and stocking guard medic bags.React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Qualifications:Prior experience lifeguarding a pool in a resort, country club, or waterpark facility highly preferred.1 year of previous lifeguard experience preferredCandidates who have lifeguard certification are preferred. Will provide training and certification as needed.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbsStand and walk for majority of shiftMust have a flexible schedule and be available to work weekends and holidays.Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.