Lifeguard

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Operations:

1. Is responsible for the safety of guests and employees that are inside the designated swimming areas (pool) during the posted business hours.
2. Must be certified Life Guard of any of the worlds Life Guard Association and on active status.
3. Artificial Resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth)
4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
5. Is responsible for the safety set-up at the pool which includes;

1. • Set up of the life saving floatation 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 & Air Temperatures
   • Wind force / Wind speed
2. Is responsible to respond to any emergency within our swimming area / pool area.
3. 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.
4. Is responsible to ensure that all Water Sport Activities / Pool activities are executed accordingly to the RSA Manual safety procedures (Life or Floatation Devises must be worn etc).
5. Is responsible that safety rules and regulations are posted at the pool centre.
6. Is responsible for a temporary replacement while going to the bathroom and for lunch or breaks etc.
7. Maintains appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene, uniform appearance and posture oh himself/herself and all personnel involved in the life saving operations.
8. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned by the Recreation Manager or his/her delegate.
9. To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.