Lifeguard at Salamander Hospitality – Middleburg, Virginia

Recreation

Ensure the overall safety and satisfaction of all pool guests. Maintain a clean and welcoming pool environment, including chairs, tables, and the pool itself, both prior to opening and at closing.

• Greet all guests and members, provide towels, monitor pool safety, and deliver exceptional customer service.

• Maintain full knowledge of retail items and bike rentals. Act as cashier and manage payment and release forms.

• Set up and break down pool furniture, umbrellas, bikes, and equipment as directed by management.

• Perform regular walk-throughs to ensure pool area cleanliness and organization.

• Enforce safety standards in and around pool areas.

• Assist in the execution of poolside activities and events for guests and members.

• Inspect the pool area regularly, replacing or repairing equipment and furnishings as needed (e.g., umbrellas, chairs).

• Adhere to and enforce all pool and hotel safety rules.

• Prioritize and fulfill guest requests promptly.

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with hotel operations and policies.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the manager.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (including First Aid & CPR).

• 1–3 months of related experience or training preferred.

• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in the primary language used in the workplace.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of basic hotel operations and guest service standards.

• Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions and resolve practical problems.

• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Able to walk and stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time).

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stretch, and lift up to 30 lbs regularly.

• Continuous use of hearing, vision (including near vision and depth perception), and verbal communication.

• Must be able to operate all equipment related to the role, including mountain bikes and point-of-sale systems.

• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (includes First Aid & CPR)