Lifeguard

Job description

Job Description

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

 

Operations:

·  Is responsible for the safety of guests and employees that are inside the designated swimming areas (pool) during the posted business hours.
·  Must be certified Life Guard of any of the worlds Life Guard Association and on active status.
·  Artificial Resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth)
·  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
·  Is responsible for the safety set-up at the pool which includes;

 

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·  Set up of the life saving floatation devices along the shoreline / around the pool.
·  Correct flag (colours) must be put up during business hours
·  Rescue Surfboard ready on the shoreline
·  First Aid Kit at the pool office
·  Posting of business hours
·  Depth of the pool(s)
·  Water & Air Temperatures
·  Wind force / Wind speed
·  Is responsible to respond to any emergency within our swimming area / pool area.
·  Monitors / observes and controls the windsurfers, sailors and sea bikes while out on the sea. Supervises and organises rescue of windsurfers, sailing boats or sea bikes if needed.
·  Is responsible to ensure that all Water Sport Activities / Pool activities are executed accordingly to the RSA Manual safety procedures (Life or Floatation Devises must be worn etc).
·  Is responsible that safety rules and regulations are posted at the pool centre.
·  Is responsible for a temporary replacement while going to the bathroom and for lunch or breaks etc.
·  Maintains appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene, uniform appearance and posture oh himself/herself and all personnel involved in the life saving operations.
·  Performs related duties and special projects as assigned by the Recreation Manager or his/her delegate.
·  To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.