Lifeguard (Seasonal) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Undertakes and performs life guarding duties at designated beaches in the eThekwini area through established team efforts by utilising skills and knowledge to maintain the safety of the public in terms of accepted standards and procedures.

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.

Essential Requirements    

• An appropriate level of secondary education.
• Lifeguard Award or equivalent with a valid 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    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB)
• Valid Motor Cycle License (Code A).
• 18 Months relevant experience.