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.