Lifeguard ~ Seasonal
Sun International · KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →Main Purpose of the Job
- To prevent loss of life or bodily injury. Reporting to the Waterpark Lifeguard Supervisor, the successful applicants will undergo Waterpark training in accordance with Company processes and procedures.
Knowledge
- Administers First Aid and CPR as per best practice
- Ability to carry the rescue technique chosen
- Assesses the situation and selects the best rescue technique to the situation
- Manages and monitors patient's progress
- Is recognized as an expert in his/ her field Aligns output with legal requirements
- Is sympathetic without apologizing or accepting liability
- Keeps qualifications up to date via compulsory annual retests
- Educates guests on policies and procedures to ensure safety
- Knows what information to convey and maintains records as required by SOP
- Keeps up to date on changes to SOP and acts in the companies best interest
- Recognizes risks and potential injuries before they become a problem
- Is familiar with area of responsibility and recognizes patterns to provide detailed feedback
- Patrols high risk areas and blind spots
- Views all aquatic levels and responds accordingly
- Removes obstacles and risks
Core Behavioral Competencies
- Lifegaurd services / Advanced First Aid
- Teamwork
- Legal
- Fun
- Business Policies and Procedures
- Courage
- Vigilance and attention to detail
- Ethics
- Assertiveness
- Innovation
- Communication
- Respect
- Supportiveness
- Focus
- Physical ability sight, strength, fitness etc
- Passion
Key Performance Areas
Rescue and Emergency Care
- International and national Safety standards maintained
- Reaction times within national best practice and company standards
- Care provided is relevant to injury as per SA Life Saving Association best practice
- Reaction is relevant to company codes for emergency
- Code 1: Life threatening medical emergency – save life!
- Code 2: Severe injury – request assistance
- Code 3: Guest complaint
Facility and Activity Control
- International and national Safety standards maintained
- Facilities and activities controlled as per SOP/ daily checklist
- Risk assessment ensures safety and security as per SI SLA's
- Threats identified and removed proactively
- Controls meet international best practice
- Injuries sustained cannot be ascribed to negligence
- Structured and ordered as per SO
Injury Prevention
- All SOP's adhered to and facility rules are enforced
- Information has been provided to guest proactively
- Injuries sustained cannot be ascribed to negligence
- Threats hazardous situations and behaviours identified and removed proactively
- Controls meet international best practice
Guest Service
- Grooming and dress code as per SOP
- Visibility as per SOP/ shift roster
- Guest interaction as per SOP
Job Requirements
Education, experience and competencies required
- Matric / Grade 12 or Grade 11 with Lifeguard Award NQF 4
- Certified in current and up to date through annual re-tests
- Lifeguard award LGA surf
- LGA pool
- 2 years in a lifeguard or medical field e.g. EMS, paramedics, etc. essential
- Experience Working in a service industry an advantage