Lifeguard - The Kingdom

Beekman Group; Moses Kotane Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingdom in the Pilanesberg is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure guest safety across pools and water facilities. You will stay attentive and enforce pool rules while performing rescues and administering first aid as required.

The role requires First Aid level 1, Matric, lifeguard certification, and the ability to engage with guests professionally. You must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays; own transport is essential, and living nearby is preferred as no accommodation is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of guests at all pools and water facilities.
• Enforce pool policies and discipline as needed.
• Conduct rescues and apply first aid when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with guests and assess situations swiftly.

Skills

Excellent swimming

People skills

Work under pressure

Communication

Own transport

Education

Matric

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 & 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 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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