Lifeguard - Pride of America

Overview

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• Assume personal responsibility for safety and the environment. Be accountable for themselves and the safety of others in their vicinity. Environmental consciousness forms one part of this accountability.
• Perform rescue of guests in danger of drowning and be alert to accidents. Administer first aid, CPR, Oxygen and AED as needed.
• Monitor activities around aquatic recreational facilities to prevent or preempt injuries and provide assistance to guests as and when required, while ensuring the well-being of guests within the area.
• Responsible for reporting and following up with any accidents, injuries or incidents around the aquatic recreational facilities.
• Ensuring the pool areas are clean, answering questions, enforcing policies, rules and regulations in a polite yet confident manner.
• Ensuring guest interactions are kept to a minimum while on watch to avoid distraction, at the same time providing a positive guest experience.
• Monitoring and operating designated aquatic recreational spaces including, but not limited to; opening and closing, monitoring pool locations and general activities around the pool areas.
• Working outdoors guarding aquatic recreational areas, involving standing in the sun exposed to external elements throughout the day.
• Be fully lifeguard qualified and responsible to maintain company required qualifications and licenses. Participate in regular training, including but not limited to;
  Lifeguard training, CPR/First Aid, AED, recurring in-service training, re-certification, and any other as deemed appropriate from management.
• Set up and verify that supplies and equipment are available during operating hours and maintain as needed.
• Communicate with the Bridge and/or the Safety Officer by UHF radio in emergency situations or as deemed necessary.
• Attend emergency duties / drills as assigned in the ships Emergency Management Safety Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Lifeguard is required.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines.

• High school diploma or foreign equivalent is required.
• Position-specific STCW training from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Lifeguard training, CPR/First Aid, AED is required.

• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
• Respect for all co-workers and guests
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a MMC, applicants must demonstrate specific physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard duties per USCG guidelines. Shall have a BMI of 40.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100.

In addition to the above, NCLH requires the following for all crew members for all international flagged ships: BMI 35.0 or less;
Blood Pressure maximum 140/90. A medical practitioner may require a practical demonstration to determine functional ability.

General Movement

• Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing.
• Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways.
• Is able to step over a door sill or coming up to 24 inches in height.
• Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches.
• Is able to open and close watertight doors up to 55 pounds; move hands/arms and rotate wrists to operate handles.
• Is able to repeatedly lift at least 55 pounds, carry/pull/push the same load over long distances and stairs.
• Is able to pull a fire hose to full extension and lift a charged hose to firefighting position.
• Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) without assistance.
• Is capable of normal conversation in English.
• Is able to intermittently stand for up to four hours with minimal rest.
• Must have no physical limitations that would hinder duties or…