Lifeguard

• 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

Essentials:

• 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected
• Swim a minimum of 50 meters, non-stop, using front crawl or breast stroke 
•  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

Desirable:

• Previous lifeguard experience 
•  Previous Guest service experience
• Swim 200 meters, non-stop, using front crawl or breast stroke
•  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