Vacancy title:
Lifeguard & Pool Attendant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Environment]

Jobs at:
Mount Kenya University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 28 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers and trainees in the pool area to ensure safety at all times. 
• Respond promptly to emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid or CPR when necessary. 
• Enforce pool rules and maritime academy safety protocols to prevent accidents. 
• Assist in water-based training drills, including abandon ship and survival exercises. 
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pool, deck, and surrounding facilities. 
• Inspect and maintain lifesaving and pool equipment in good working condition. 
• Report any incidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions promptly to supervisors. 
• Support instructors during maritime water safety and survival training sessions. 
• Ensure proper chemical balance and water quality with support from maintenance staff. 
• Provide excellent customer service and assist cadets with pool-related inquiries or needs 

  Requirements

  Must Have

  • Minimum KCSE Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field. 
  • STCW Certificate 
  • Lifeguard Certification from a recognized body (e.g., Kenya Life Saving Federation, Red Cross Kenya,YMCA) — including training in water rescue and safety 
  • Valid First Aid and CPR certification 
  • Proven swimming proficiency with a Certification from a recognized body 
  • Basic training or experience in pool maintenance and hygiene  
  • At least 2- 3 years’ experience as a lifeguard or in poolside supervision, pool cleaning, equipment handling. 

  Added advantage: 

  •  Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat(PSRB) 
  • Advance Fire Fighting Certificate 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Mount Kenya University on recruitment.mku.ac.ke to apply

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