Job Description

Role: Beach / Inland Water Body Lifeguard / Lifesaver

Reports to: Sr. Operations Manager

Location: Goa

KEY RESPONSIBILITY


We are seeking a lifesaver to ensure Beach Safety & smooth Lifeguarding operations across the beaches of Goa .The role will report to the Sr. Operations Manager, based out of Goa.

DUTIES


Performs Beach Lifeguard / Inland Water Body Lifeguard duties, responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons bathing in coastal waters / inland waters where posted.


Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.


Rescue participants injured during water sports activities and provide first aid. Ensure that safety rules are followed.


Assist in beach safety / water safety related activities. Provide information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures.


Tactfully warns persons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and reports their behaviour to the Beach Captain.


Maintain daily logs and records as required.


Answer calls for help and perform rescue and resuscitation work


Use rescue equipment for e.g. rescue boards, rescue tubes


Warn bathers of beach and water hazards


Administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation


Maintain and clean all rescue equipment, working space/tower


Take charge of lost children


Answer questions of beach visitors


Advice regarding local beach and waterway related ordinances


Serve as a crewmember or ride-along on rescue boats and in lifeguard vehicles


Assist in salvage operations of small boats and their property


Marking of safe swimming area by flags/buoys


Taking care of beach warning and information signage


Attend In Service Training


Maintain physical condition as required for the job duties


Maintain clean workplace


Maintain clean appearance (hair cut, nails, trimmed beard/clean shave) and good personal hygiene


QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:


Proficiency in swimming is a must with a requirement of 400 metres swimming in 11 mins.


Physically fit men & women with age group between 18 - 30


Love for waters & water related activities


Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety


Ability to follow on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies


Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services


•Disclaimer: •


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.