99994688 - Lifeguard (Seasonal)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL)

REF NO: 99994688 & Various

RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTORATE

PARKS LEISURE AND CEMETERIES DIVISION

Grade:07

Key Responsibility Areas

• Performs lifeguard duties at any designated beach.
• Assists with the administration and supervision of the beach.
• Assists with Power Craft (IRB/Jet Ski) operations.
• Complies with all training requirements.
• Upholds the professional image of the Aquatic Safety Service.

Competencies

• Community and customer focus.
• Problem solving.
• Resilience.
• Communication.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• By Law Enforcement and Emergency response.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Learning orientation.
• Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

• An appropriate level of secondary education.
• Lifeguard award or equivalent with current annual retest
• Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate or have obtained one within 6 months of appointment.
• 12 months duties with a voluntary Surf Lifesaving Club and/or have worked one holiday season as a temporary/seasonal Lifeguard.
• Operation of two-way radios.

Preferred Requirements

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• Lifeguard award or equivalent with current annual retest.
• Valid level 2 first Aid certificate or have obtained one within 6 months of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license. •Instructors Rescue Boat (IRB) crewman’s certificate or equivalent.
• 18 Months relevant experience.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to undergo and pass peremptory entrance fitness test
• Posts are interchangeable subject to operational requirements.
• Posts are required to work overtime as and when required and in terms of the Conditions of Service.
• Lifeguards are required to follow the instructions of the Lifeguard In-Charge.
• Incumbents must maintain a courteous relationship with the public and be neat and presentable at all times, which includes wearing the uniform provided to maintain an acceptable dress code.
• Application for leave during school holidays will be considered.
• Incumbents are expected to work in all weather conditions and must accept risks/hazards inherent in the job.
• Provide proof of immunization for Hepatitis B prior to engagement.

Physical Requirements

• Peak level of fitness and the ability to undertake and pass the entrance and quarterly skills and fitness tests (as laid down).
• Adequate hearing and visual acuity.
• Pass the annual medical checks.