Life Guard at Marriott International

Marriott International is a leading global Lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

Marriott has more than 361,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties and corporate offices. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 49M members.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Life Guard

Job ID: 25087137
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Position Type: Full Time
Career area: Golf, Fitness, & Entertainment

Job Summary

• Serve as a key resource for all recreation activities facilitated on the property. Provide information to guests about available recreation facilities, which may include pools, beach, entertainment zone/game-room, fitness center, and child activities center. 
• Encourage, recruit, register, and schedule guests to participate in recreation activities. 
• Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests. Promote the rules and regulations of the recreation facilities intended for the safety and welfare of guests and members. 
• Observe activity in the recreational facility and respond appropriately in accordance with local operating procedure in the event of an emergency.
• Provide cashier services when working in facilities that include point of sales transactions. 
• Assist when hosting private functions within the recreation facilities with group activities and events. 
• Be aware of possible situations where guests are not able to safely participate in an activity and inform supervisor/manager 
• Provide assistance to injured guests until the arrival of emergency medical services. Clean and maintain recreational facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. 
• Follow company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. 
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. 
• Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. 
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. 
• Process payments for rental equipment, recreation activities, facility rentals, or retail sales. 
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). 
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. 
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds with assistance. 
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 
• Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. 
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. 
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Required Qualifications

• License or Certification: CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Recreation Equipment
• Any certification or training required by local and state agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: No related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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