Lifeguards Seasonal X8 (6 Months) at Mandeni Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric Certificate
• Pre-test lifeguards' certificate
• Lifesaving Awards
• 1 year experience in Lifeguard Environment
• Valid Re-test Certificate
• Preferred IRB Boat Certificate will serve as a recommendation
• Valid first aid certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Good listening and group facilitation skill is recommended
• Selection is subject to passing a physical fitness and swim test
• Good interpersonal skills and fluent in speaking both English and Isizulu as well as willing to work under pressure and overtime as and when required.
• The candidate must be a strong surf swimmer with good surf knowledge.
• Good knowledge of all rescue equipment.

DUTIES

• Patrols public beach area to monitor activities of swimmers and prevent illegal conduct: Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions, such as swimmers in distress, disturbance, or safety infractions.
• Cautions people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct, such as drinking or fighting, using megaphone
• Rescues distressed persons from ocean or adjacent cliffs, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Examines injured individuals, administer first aid, and monitor vital sign, utilizing training, antiseptics, bandages and instruments such as stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.
• Administers artificial respiration, utilizing cardiopulmonary or mouth-to-mouth methods, or provides oxygen to revive persons.
• Compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
• Occasionally operates switchboard or two-way radio system to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.