Entertainment Coordinator/Lifeguard – Coral
Beekman Group · KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 4 November 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →- We are looking for an outgoing, responsible and safety-conscious individual who has a passion for working with guests, families and children while ensuring a fun and safe resort environment.
Key Performance Areas
- Plan, organise, promote and facilitate entertainment programmes, games, activities and events for children, adults and families.
- Set up and lead entertainment activities and assist with the development of new entertainment programmes.
- Engage with guests and provide information regarding resort activities, promotions, facilities and events.
- Ensure a high level of guest service and maintain a friendly, professional and helpful approach at all times.
- Monitor swimming pools and water-related facilities to ensure the safety of guests.
- Identify and minimise hazardous situations or unsafe behaviour around swimming areas.
- Perform rescues, resuscitation and first aid when required.
- Enforce swimming pool safety rules and procedures.
- Ensure entertainment facilities, equipment and working areas are maintained according to the required hygiene and safety standards.
- Assist with guest queries, comments and complaints in a professional manner.
- Assist with resort entertainment and promotional activities as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Matric.
- Valid and relevant Lifeguard certification is essential.
- First Aid Level 1.
- Previous lifeguarding experience.
- Above-average swimming ability.
- Previous entertainment experience within a resort, hotel, theme park, cruise liner or children's camp environment would be advantageous.
- Experience leading children's and family games and activities.
- Good communication and public-speaking skills.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Computer literacy.
Key Competencies and personal attributes
- Energetic, enthusiastic and engaging.
- Passionate about working with guests and children.
- Safety-conscious, attentive and observant.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Flexible and patient.
- Prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and during high-season periods.