4 x Lifeguards (Fixed term contract) - Coral & Canopy

The Beekman Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coral & Canopy Resort in Umhlanga is seeking four lifeguards to ensure guest safety at our pools and water facilities. Lifeguards must be attentive and observant at all times, enforce pool policies, and perform rescues and first aid as appropriate while communicating effectively with guests.

Qualifications include First Aid Level 1, Matric, a valid lifeguarding certification, and above-average swimming skills.

Qualifications

• First Aid Level 1
• Matric
• Lifeguarding certification essential

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of guests at pools and water facilities.
• Enforce pool policies and discipline within the areas.
• Communicate effectively with guests and colleagues.
• Assess situations swiftly and make judicious decisions regarding safety.
• Perform rescues and administer resuscitation/first aid as appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Shift work including weekends/public

Swimming skills

Own transport

Education

Matric

First Aid Level 1

Lifeguarding certification

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

We require 4 Lifeguards to ensure the safety of guests utilizing any of our swimming pools or water themed facilities. This to be achieved through being attentive & observant at all times, by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviours and by affecting rescues and the application of resuscitation and first aid as appropriate. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and discipline within the aforementioned areas. Must be able to communicate effectively with our guests.

To ensure success you need to assess situations swiftly and make judicious decisions regarding the safety of swimmers.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• First Aid level 1
• Matric
• Previous Lifeguarding experience with relevant certification essential
• Ability to deal with guests in a professional and courteous manner
• Must have own transport
• Must have above average swimming skills

Key Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Prepared to work shifts, week-ends and public holidays
• Live nearby the resort as no accommodation is provided

South Africa’s leading corporate player in the development and management of property and the leisure sector, currently has the following opportunity at Coral & Canopy Resort in Umhlanga. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from the designated groups