Temporary Water Sports Attendant

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a beautiful 75 room property located on the platinum coast of beautiful Barbados, which focuses on the growth and development of staff by offering learning opportunities to gain valuable experience in the business

Job Description

Temporary Water Sports Attendant

·  Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging services
·  Welcome guests to the facility and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience
·  Oversee the cleanliness and the daily upkeep of the Water Sports &Beach Club Area
·  Ensure guests are aware of all recreational services and activities available
·  Report for duty on time and in appropriate uniform.
·  Collect beach towels from housekeeping as required.
·  Blow or wash or sweep the terrace and surrounding areas.
·  Maintain a proper set up of  beach umbrellas and chairs
·  Check Hobie Cats for safety and position on a daily basis to the North end on the beach as the weather permits.
·  Have the rescue boat set up and ready to go in the event of and emergency.
·  Clean and maintain rescue boat as needed.
·  Ensure all equipment is checked for damages.
·  Competent to sail Hobie Cats and offer lessons to Guest
·  Competent to Kayak and offer lessons to Guest
·  Competent to Stand Up Paddle Board and offer lessons to Guest
·  Strong swimmer
·  Follow and sign daily Am and Pm check list procedures.    *
·  Walk the beach and pool area periodically to inquire if our guest would require any of the water sports equipment.
·  Always have towels available for the guests.
·  Check the swim area buoys are in place.
·  Record the use of all the equipment used by the guest on a daily basis
·  Deliver any towels that were used by guests to the laundry or the P&B Attendants.
·  Maintain the cleanliness of all the water sports equipment.
·  At the end of the day ensure all water sports equipment is returned or collected from the beach and pool area.
·  Return rescue boat and engine to their respective storage areas.
·  Attend all department meetings and scheduled training when rostered.
·  Clean terrace and Beach Club umbrellas as required.
·  Clean Beach Club chairs and umbrellas as required.
·  Maintain cleanliness of beach chair areas for beach club guests.
·  Assist the pool and beach team if necessary with the closing of the beach should there be a shortage of staff. In the event high surf conditions are predicted to remove the chairs and umbrellas from the beach to a safe area with the pool and beach team.    
·  Any other related duties as requested by management

Qualifications

·  CXC Mathematics and English
·  Certified swimmer
·  Speed Boat License Required
·  CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Additional Information

·  Experience working in a 4/ 5 star Hotel
·  Effective communication skills
·  Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and guest relation skills
·  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
·  Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
·  Service focused personality is essential
·  Must be energetic and able to lift and pull items 15 - 20 pounds.
·  Must be able to effectively handle competing demands via prioritising.
·  Ability to stand for lengthy periods
·  Highly responsible & reliable
·  Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times