Job Title: Lifeguard
Description
The Role of a Lifeguard is to provide high-quality aquatic and recreation opportunities to residents and visitors in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment through the provision of professional aquatic supervision and service.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the Health and Safety of all members of the public using the facility by adhering to the Royal Lifesaving Society 'Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations' and other relevant guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures.
* Maintain appropriate aquatic supervision at all times through continued observation of the aquatic areas in-line with pool lifeguard training, handbooks and processes.
* Take an active role educating the public on aquatic safety through informal discussions.
* Educate users on aquatic safety including rule enforcement in-line with the relevant procedures.
* Ensure all standards relevant to lifeguard operations are maintained at all times.
* Portray a professional image through positive body language and posture and uniform is worn in accordance with policy.
* Ensure equipment is placed in an appropriate location at commencement of duty and is used and maintained in-line with protocols.
* Equipment is checked daily for wear, tear and damage and any deficiency is reported to the Duty Supervisor or Team Leader Aquatic Operations immediately.
* Complete in an accurate and timely manner all incident reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* The ability to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of duty during the aquatic environment.
* The incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals and community groups and must be able to demonstrate a practical ability for achieving positive outcomes.
* The ability to effectively convey their knowledge of water safety education to customers.
* The ability to perform and demonstrate first aid, water safety & rescue skills and resuscitation appropriately and effectively.
* Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
* Public health and safety issues
* Pool hygiene
Benefits
* A competitive salary package.
* Professional development opportunities.
* A supportive work environment.