FTC Lifeguard - The Kingdom

The Beekman Group; Moses Kotane Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingdom in the Pilanesberg seeks a vigilant Lifeguard to safeguard guests at all pools and water features. You will monitor, prevent hazards, perform rescues and apply first aid, while enforcing pool rules and maintaining guest safety with professional conduct.

Requirements include Matric, First Aid Level 1, and proven lifeguarding experience with certification; own transport and strong swimming skills are essential. Shift work including weekends/public holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Lifeguarding certification and First Aid Level 1 required.
• Matric certificate required.
• Previous lifeguarding experience with certification essential.
• Ability to deal with guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must have own transport.
• Above-average swimming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of guests at pools and water facilities.
• Enforce pool policies and discipline.
• Perform rescues and administer first aid when needed.
• Communicate effectively with guests.

Skills

Lifeguard proficiency

First aid

Swimming ability

Guest service

Own transport

Education

Matric

Lifeguarding certification

First Aid Level 1

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

We require a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of guests utilizing any of our swimming pools or water themed facilities. This to be achieved through being attentive & obser­vent 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 The Kingdom in the Pilanesberg. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from the designated groups.

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