20x Blue Flag Lifeguards: Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated Blue Flag beach
Apply By: 23 September 2024
Task Description
Job Purpose:
Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated Blue Flag beach.
Key Tasks Include:
- Actively patrol the beach, monitor activities and report back to the Senior Lifeguard on a regular basis.
- Conducting and assisting with rescues
- Rendering first aid
- Completing incident report sheets
- Assist in the development of Beach Risk Assessments and Operational Plans.
- Conduct and assist with the implementation of environmental education/water awareness programmes.
- Conducting and promoting water safety awareness.
- Assisting with the beach management operations.
- Communicating and educating the general public about drowning prevention.
- Maintaining beach safety.
- Performing various operational duties that include, testing and setting up appropriate bathing/swimming area, updating information board, cleaning and maintenance of lifeguard equipment, power craft, lifeguard station and tower etc.
- Power craft operations.
- Upholding the professional image of the Municipality including involvement in assisting with the retention of Blue Flag standards and status
NOTE:
- The Blue Flag Lifeguards will be reporting directly to the relevant Senior Beach Lifeguards.
- Incumbents will be required to undertake and pass regular skills and fitness tests as per the set standards.
- Incumbents will be required to keep essential qualifications valid at all times.
- Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours including weekends and public holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Incumbents must be prepared to work in various geographical areas within Kouga.
- Incumbents are subject to a random fitness and alcohol test for the duration of their contract with Kouga Municipality.
Note to all applicants for the 20 Blue Flag Lifeguard position.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Applicants are required to be in possession of at least one of the following:
- A Surf Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.
- Proof of Current Annual Retest for 2024/2025 season.
- A minimum of 2 years’ professional Surf Lifeguard experience.
- One (1) year or more experience as a Blue Flag lifeguard, while in possession of a Lifeguard Award.
- Fluent in at least two of the 3 official languages prevalent in the Kouga area.
Salary: R604.00 per day
The following requirements are regarded as advantageous:
- Valid First Aid level2 or 3 Certificate or equivalent.
- Supervisory Skills Training Course Certificate or equivalent.
- Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver’s certificate.
- Valid Skipper’s License.
- Code B driver license with PrDP.
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