CASUAL SWIMMING POOL LIFEGUARDS (X10 POSTS) AT THE CITY OF UMHLATHUZE

The City of Umhlathuze invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Casual Swimming Pool Lifeguards (X10 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 8th August 2024

POSTS: CASUAL SWIMMING POOL LIFEGUARDS X10

SAP Post Number: 20002926 – 20002934
Basic Salary: R 717.00 per day worked
Department: Sports and Recreation, Swimming Pools

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 or any relevant qualification;
High level of First Aid competency, essential lifesaving certificate,
Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current annual retest.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Takes personal responsibility for providing excellent service quality
Able to distinguish and separate relevant and important information
Takes in information quickly and accurately
Uses logic and reason to persuade and influence others
Shows emotional resilience and handles difficult situations effectively
Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients
Able to identify risks involved in alternative courses of action
Attends to problems situations as required
Responds to emergency calls / signals promptly and effectively
Recognises unusual activity and intervenes appropriately
Understands policies and regulations governing lifeguarding
Assesses emergency situations and calls for support as necessary; and
Maintains control over individuals transgressing any bylaws
Strong attention to detail

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must pass Council’s skill and fitness test
Candidate must work weekends and public holidays with No overtime
Candidates must have good knowledge of swimming pool filtration and water chemistry
Candidates must have the ability to supervise public and staff.
Perform safety procedures, rescuing and first aid duties
Contacts ambulance services / paramedics in the event of serious injuries and near drowning in order to utilise resources available to the best advantage of the public
Operates the public address system
Undertakes educational programs with various groups of children
Monitor the sanitation of pools by taking samples of pool water to analysing to set standards
Do pool maintenance to ensure sanitation standards are met.

APPLICATIONS:

All applicants must forward a comprehensive CV (Preferably in English) to the: Deputy City Manager.

Please drop off applications at: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Vulindlela Rates Hall, Ngwelezane Rates Hall/Library.

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CLOSING DATE: 08 AUGUST 2024

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