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Department: Community Development
Branch: Sports & Recreation Unit
Designation: Seasonal Lifeguard
Salary Range: R15 872,78 pm (all-inclusive, no benefits)
Location: 2 Helen Joseph, Arts & Culture Building, Newtown
Closing date : Not specified
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 10/12 school certificate is required.
• Lifeguard Award plus valid retest. (Candidates whose Lifeguard Award is still valid but
the retest has expired, will be considered, provided they complete the retest within two
months from the date of appointment);
• General, valid First Aid certificate.
• At least 3 – 6 months’ Lifeguard experience.
• Be physically fit and mentally fit;
• Be prepared to undergo vetting processes
Primary Function:
Ensure that a swimming pool operates efficiently and maintains high standards of
safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and public relations at the pool.
Key Performance Areas:
• Perform rescues and certain administrative duties.
• Render First Aid.
• Coordinates activities and procedures associated with the monitoring of Public services
and the general condition of the facility.
• Supervising the cleaning of the premises, operation of the filtration plants, chemical
testing of the water, ensuring the safety of the bathers and controlling the behaviour of
patrons.
• Assist with the Superintendent’s duties when same is day off.
• Ensure compliance with Swimming Pool By-Laws and Occupational Health and Safety
Act.
• Assist learn to swim instructors with conducting lessons for aspirant swimmers.
Leading Competencies:
• Knowledge of lifesaving skills
• Accountability;
• Pool safety and knowledge of chemicals and their use.