Lifeguard

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. 

Location

Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one, play at two — with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it’s all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts.

Overview

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a consistently rated Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach.

TradeWinds is seeking a Lifeguard to be a part of our unique offerings and amenities on a Top-Ranked US Beach! In this role, your vigilant eye will help ensure the safety of all Water park Guests, while providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dynamic team. In this role, you will join the TradeWinds Recreation Team, reporting up to the Recreation Manager and be directly responsible for:

• Creating memorable experiences while maintaining the highest standard of safety
• Assisting in the set up, operation and safe use of the Water Park for our Guests
• Ensuring safety standards are followed for our Guests participating in our "Swim with the Fish" Tank Experience.
• Monitoring and responding swiftly to any needs while in operation of the Water Park or "Swim with the Fish" offerings.
• Providing support to our Guests and co-workers to provide the best experience
• Performing maintenance to the equipment as needed and directed

As a Recreation Team Member, there will be ample opportunity to get involved in the various offerings we provide to enhance our Guest Experience. This is a wonderful chance to get your "feet wet" at our Full Service, Family Friendly Resort!

Qualifications

• Must possess an active and valid lifeguard certification from a reputable source.
• Active and valid open-water lifeguard certification, valid CPR certification, and former pool and/or water park experience preferred (Tradewinds can provide the training class for these certifications)
• Must be able to work outside in Florida's extreme/hot climate for eight hours a day or more
• Walk/stand for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Strong swimming skills including ability to respond to conditions in the Gulf and to Swim 500 m within 10 minutes
• Safely lift and move objects weighing 60 lbs.-100 lbs.
• Must have open availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as these are our busiest times