Company name:
Bally's Las Vegas
Job title:
Lifeguard
Date Job Added:
14:28:34, 28.09.08
Complete job description:
Lifeguard (Seasonal) - Bally's

Harrah’s entertainment means winning and it’s our people who make that winning experience possible for our guests. So it’s only natural that we would reward our people with excellent compensation and benefits as well as outstanding opportunities for professional growth. In fact, Harrah’s earned a spot on Business Week’s 2007 “The Best Places to Launch a Career” list. With nearly 40 casinos and 7 great properties here in Las Vegas, Harrah’s Entertainment is the largest gaming operator in the world. Bally’s: For nearly 30 years we’ve set the standard now you can too. As an employee of Bally’s, you will embody the spirit of Las Vegas with classic style, timeless glamour and high rolling excitement. This classic yet contemporary property is where you will entertain our guests as they enjoy 2,814 rooms, 244 suites, 6 restaurants and 1,250 slot and video poker machines. Bally’s is the place for the smart and sophisticated to start their career.

Temp position
Summary: To ensure the safety of guests while using the pool and its surrounding areas. Essential job functions include: Must be at 16 years of age. Provide courteous guest service to all guests; must be able to initiate and engage in conversations in a professional and friendly manner; must be able to work in a fast paced environment; must be able to work well with others and as a team; guarding the pool from the lifeguard stands to ensure the safety of guests at all times; maintain an upright and attentive posture while guarding; follow all safety and health standards as set forth at all times.

Requirements: Lifeguard certified; CPR for the professional rescuer; first aid training; fast paced environment; must have enthusiasm and posses excellent customer skills; must be able to tolerate a close knit environment with constant co-worker involvement; requires heavy lifting, bending, pushing and pulling; must be able to work in extreme temperatures and other adverse conditions; able to lift 50 lbs.; stand and move throughout the pool as required in an efficient, expedient manner, regardless of extremes in temperature; maintain the physical stamina and proper mental attitude to perform under pressure and deal with emergency situations; assess a situation and perform rescue skills in accordance with the American Red Cross guidelines; must be able to swim 500 meters nonstop performing one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, crawl or breaststroke. Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands: Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs. Stand and move throughout the pool area as required during an assigned shift in an efficient, expedient manner, regardless of extremes in temperature. Maintain the physical stamina and proper mental attitude to perform under pressure and deal with emergency situations. Access a situation and perform rescue skills in accordance with the American Red Cross guidelines. Must be able to swim 500 meters nonstop performing one or more of the following strokes, sidestroke, crawl, or backstroke. Must be able to lift lounge chairs and move towel carts during an assigned shift. Maintain the physical stamina and proper mental attitude to perform under pressure and deal with emergency situations. Responds to visual and oral cues. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Available to work weekends and holidays.

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