Island Beach Lifeguard – Bahamas

About the role

Join Disney Cruise Line’s open‑water lifeguard team on its private island in the Bahamas. You will help protect guests, cast members and crew while delivering Disney’s signature safety and service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain vigilant surveillance of ocean, lagoon and open‑water areas, including assigned stations, water slides and aquatic play zones.
• Perform rescues in surf, currents, deep water and low‑visibility conditions, and assist with Personal Watercraft (PWC) rescue operations.
• Conduct pre‑opening swim checks, use rescue equipment such as AEDs and supplemental oxygen, and respond to aquatic or medical incidents.
• Support beach grooming, guest assistance, recreational equipment rentals, and island operational readiness.
• Participate in training, drills, certifications, and performance evaluations to maintain fitness and skill standards.

Required profile

• Pass a rigorous swim test and maintain lifeguard and Aquatic Rescue Professional certifications.
• Strong physical fitness, 20/25 vision or better, and ability to detect distress signals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for guest interaction.
• Legal authorization to work in the Bahamas and willingness to live on a private island.

Required skills

• Lifeguard certification
• Aquatic Rescue Professional certification
• AED operation
• Supplemental oxygen use
• Personal Watercraft rescue techniques