Job title : Lifeguard (Seaonal) (Port Edward)
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,
Deadline : September 29, 2025
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Description
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 practiceAbility to carry the rescue technique chosenAssesses the situation and selects the best rescue technique to the situationManages and monitors patient’s progressIs recognized as an expert in his / her field Aligns output with legal requirementsIs sympathetic without apologizing or accepting liabilityKeeps qualifications up to date via compulsory annual retestsEducates guests on policies and procedures to ensure safetyKnows what information to convey and maintains records as required by SOPKeeps up to date on changes to SOP and acts in the companies best interestRecognizes risks and potential injuries before they become a problemIs familiar with area of responsibility and recognizes patterns to provide detailed feedbackPatrols high risk areas and blind spotsViews all aquatic levels and responds accordinglyRemoves obstacles and risksCore Behavioral Competencies
Lifegaurd services / Advanced First AidTeamworkLegalFunBusiness Policies and ProceduresCourageVigilance and attention to detailEthicsAssertivenessInnovationCommunicationRespectSupportivenessFocusPhysical ability (sight, strength, fitness etc)PassionKey Performance Areas
Rescue and Emergency Care
International and national Safety standards maintainedReaction times within national best practice and company standardsCare provided is relevant to injury as per SA Life Saving Association best practiceReaction is relevant to company codes for emergencyCode 1 : Life threatening medical emergency – save life!Code 2 : Severe injury – request assistanceCode 3 : Guest complaintFacility and Activity Control
International and national Safety standards maintainedFacilities and activities controlled as per SOP / daily checklistRisk assessment ensures safety and security as per SI SLA’sThreats identified and removed proactivelyControls meet international best practiceInjuries sustained cannot be ascribed to negligenceStructured and ordered as per SOInjury Prevention
All SOP’s adhered to and facility rules are enforcedInformation has been provided to guest proactivelyInjuries sustained cannot be ascribed to negligenceThreats (hazardous situations and behaviours) identified and removed proactivelyControls meet international best practiceGuest Service
Grooming and dress code as per SOPVisibility as per SOP / shift rosterGuest interaction as per SOPRequirements
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 pool2 years in a lifeguard or medical field (e.g. EMS, paramedics, etc.) essentialExperience Working in a service industry an advantageSecurity / Safety jobs