The Essex Inn is the savvy traveler's first choice for a hotel in Chicago. We combine a fantastic location on Michigan Avenue, in the heart of downtown Chicago, minutes from Chicago's finest attractions, with excellent accommodations at a fantastic price and great free extras, like our free shuttle around downtown, our rooftop pool, fitness center and free wireless internet.

GENERAL PURPOSE

To promote the safety and well being guests swimming, riding, playing and enjoying the overall experience of our water resort. Lifeguards interact directly with guests by providing courteous, friendly, and professional assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Insure the safety and well being of guests enjoying our water resort.

Monitor guest activity and secure designated area assignments.

Understands and applies all water park rules and regulations consistently.

Provides assistance to guest by:
-Assists guests onto tubes
-Assists in lifting/carrying tubes to appropriate pools
-Dispatches riders down waterslides and tube rides
-Assists swimmers in distress in water and guests in distress in hotel/resort
-Assists small children with activities
-Assists guest with lost items/children

Coordinate emergency procedures and provide first aid in emergency situations as trained and authorized.

Project and maintain positive, professional relations/interactions with guests.

Perform general maintenance and care of facilities and equipment as requested.

Inspect and maintain attractions and surrounding areas, including but not limited to:
-Straightening up chairs and tables
-Cleaning surface areas as necessary
-Eliminating potential slip and fall hazards
-Organize and stack tubes securely

Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, training programs and in-service training as required.

Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. 

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Sage Hospitality from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including separation of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with Sage Hospitality's rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the hotel facilities. Associates who violate rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including separation of employment.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Has no responsibility for supervising others but may provide guidance and training to less experienced associates.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

Knowledge of First Aid and CPR practices.

Knowledge of terminology/techniques to operate general lifeguard and rescue equipment.

Skills

Ability to observe and analyze safety situations and determine appropriate course of action.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply and explain applicable rules and regulations, prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation.

Utilize sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions, remain calm, make sound decisions and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Maintain personal physical endurance and agility.

Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, see and hear for long periods of time.

May require quick or sudden movements both in and of the water.

Occasionally required to sit, pull, carry and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception and peripheral vision.

Education/Formal Training

Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Licensure required

Experience

Previous lifeguard experience preferred but not required.

Materials/Equipment Used

Lifeguard, first aid and CPR equipment.

Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to water, moving mechanical equipment and water apparatus.

Indoor pool is a wet, humid and warm environment.

Work area contains exposure to chemicals such as chlorine and other water purification chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

Sage Hospitality Resources is one of the nation's leading hotel management and development companies, specializing in management and development of full service and limited service hotels nationwide. We are recognized as an innovative leader in the industry as an operator, employer, developer, and investor. In every business activity, Sage is focused on its vision - "To be recognized by our customers as the best in our business."

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace, perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and criminal background screening.