Lifeguard

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 a certified lifeguard of any of the world's Lifeguard Associations and on active status.
• Artificial resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth).
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Is responsible for the safety set-up at the pool which includes:
• Set up of the life saving flotation 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 and 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 according to the RSA Manual safety procedures (life or flotation devices 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 of 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.