ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

·    A current S.L.S.A. Gold Medallion or A.P.O.L.A. Level 1 Award, or International equivalent recognised by I.L.S.

·    A current Senior First Aid Certificate.

·    A current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (incl. Oxygen).

·    A current motor vehicle drivers licence.

·    A current I.R.B (Inflatable Rescue Boat) drivers licence.

·    A current P.W.C. (Jet-ski) operators licence.

·    Previous experience as a professional Beach Lifeguard.

PERSONAL QUALITIES, APTITUDE AND SKILLS

·    Demonstrated ability to work in a team situation.

·    Ability to work without supervision.

·    A good sense of humour.

·    Good numerical and literacy skills.

·    Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public, including use of public address systems.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

·    Applicants must be able to demonstrate a level of fitness which will enable him/her to pass the following:

Ø Complete an 800 metre pool swim in under 14 minutes.

Ø Run 2 miles on a hard flat surface within 14 minutes.

Ø Demonstrate an ability to rescue and return a patient to shore on a rescue board over 250 metres through surf break

Ø Demonstrate ability in a 150 metre rescue tube swim, patient pick up and return to shore.

Ø Successfully demonstrate E.A.R. and C.P.R. one and two person.

Ø Successfully complete a run/swim/board trial.