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The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is one of four major United Nations office sites where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. Established in 1996, it is the UN’s official headquarters in Africa.
Job Information:
- Job Title: Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
- Job Opening ID: 268093
- Job Family: Administration
- Category and Level: Consultants, CON
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Department/Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Date Posted: November 26, 2025
- Deadline: December 5, 2025
Duties and Responsibilities:
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports program implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Program UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is in the office of United Nations Office at Nairobi, Central Support Services (CSS), Commercial Operations Unit (COU), UN Events & Wellness Centre under the supervision of the Unit Chief. The Events Centre features a unique character and is designed to host a wide range of events for various UN entities and the diplomatic community, with meetings and events spaces located at the upper floor level popular for business seminars and conferences, retreats, team building activities and receptions, and a large covered outdoor space, suitable for large functions such as sit-down dinners, receptions, performances, exhibits, meetings, and conferences. The Wellness Centre is independent from the Events Centre, and as self-sustaining business operation, fully funded and accessible to personnel and some members of the diplomatic community that have paid up for membership, providing a diverse range of facilities located at the lower floor level comprising a gym, outdoor fitness space, swimming pool, tennis, squash and multi-purpose courts. The Wellness Centre is seeking a lifeguard cum swimming instructor to provide professional lifeguarding service as well as swimming coaching, teaching classes and program design to United Nations Recreation Centre members and guests. The incumbent works towards creating excellence in the Wellness Center reporting directly to UNWC Manager. The incumbent provides specialized support services to help ensure the smooth functioning of the UN Wellness Centre Responsibilities will include; • Assist in developing outreach initiatives, marketing materials, schedules, and Wellness content that engage and inspire clients. • Providing professional life guarding services to United Nations Wellness Centre members and or guests. The lifeguard works towards creating excellence in the Wellness Centre reporting directly to the Head Instructor • Maintaining constant surveillance of members in the swimming pool; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of members in the event of emergency. • Providing first aid care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. • Always presenting a professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service. • Performing various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. • Provide professional swimming activities that include coaching, teaching classes and program design to United Nations Wellness Centre members and or guests. • Carrying out swimming lessons for both members and non-members. • Double-checking that the administrative assistants at the reception reserve swimming lesson bookings correctly. • Promoting swimming lessons to both members and non-members for purposes of increasing sales. • Recording all the services rendered to members for purposes of accountability. • Have a client database or profile in his/her record. • Advice clients on swimming-related matters. • Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications/special skills
- High School Certificate/Diploma is required. Certificate in swimming training, lifeguarding is required. CPR/first aid Certified is required. Certificate/Diploma in lifeguarding and swimming instructor or related qualifications is required. A minimum of one year experience in a reputable organization/ setting offering fitness or related services is required. Certificate/ Diploma in lifeguarding and swimming instructor or related qualifications is required.
Languages
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.unon.org
