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What this job is

A lifeguard monitors swimmers and water users at beaches, pools, or aquatic facilities to prevent drowning and water-related injuries. They perform active surveillance from designated posts, respond immediately to emergencies with rescue and first aid, and enforce water safety rules to protect public health and safety in aquatic environments.

What this role asks for

  • Active Listeningcore
  • Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
  • Attention to Detailcore
  • Conflict De-escalationcore
  • Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
  • Incident Reportingcore
  • Multitaskingcore
  • Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
  • Problem Solvingcore
  • Risk Identificationcore
  • Team Collaborationcore
  • Time Management and Prioritisationcore
  • Verbal Communicationcore
  • Complaint Handling
  • Continuous Learning and Upskilling
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
  • Health Terminology Literacy
  • Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
  • Report Writing
  • Workload Self-Management

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