Temp Life Saver/Sports Officer (TB00034)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide the necessary supervision and education in water safety among students utilizing the campus pool. To create a teaching environment for beginners and non-swimmers. To administer Winter sporting codes and maintain the facility during the off-season.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lifesaving and Water Safety Education:
- Enforce discipline and pool rules and procedures.
- Accept responsibility for all lifesaving procedures when required.
- Ensure that all required lifesaving equipment is available and that the pool fulfils all safety regulations.
- Apply the necessary first aid when required.
- Provide “learn to swim” lessons for beginners.
- Provide the necessary instruction and supervision for all beginners.
- Present water orientation and safety drills to all swimmers.
- Assist with swimming instruction for advanced swimmers.
- Provide the necessary first aid and CPR intervention when required.
Pool Management and OHS:
- Ensure a safe environment in and around the pool premises.
- Ensure that adequate rescue and emergency equipment is readily available.
- Ensure that there are rules and regulations governing the utilization of the pool.
- Ensure that rules are displayed and obeyed.
- Liaise with Campus Protection Services.
- Liaise with Safety Health Environment for annual risk assessment.
- Control access to the pool.
- Assign times for swimming.
- Open and close the pool when not in use.
Pool Maintenance:
- Supervise the maintenance of the swimming pool.
- Ensure that the water PH Level is correct and controlled.
- Ensure that the filter system is functional and running correctly.
- Carry out the necessary filter cleaning procedures when required.
- Ensure that the pool floor is vacuumed regularly.
- Ensure that the water level is correct.
- Monitor the correct application of pool chemicals.
- Ensure that the pool is maintained during the off-season.
- Report all concerns and faults to the Maintenance Division.
- Keep an inventory of all equipment.
- Inform the Ground Contractor of required maintenance.
Sport Administration:
- Ensure the efficient and effective running of Chess and Table Tennis with respect of practice venues on site.
- Assist with the daily administration requirements of the Sport Clubs.
- Administer the local league programmes.
- Arrange transport and meals for competitions and league fixtures.
- Keep a record of results and Club Manager’s reports.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of required relevant documentation.
- Accompany the relevant teams on USSA events, when possible.
- Assist with the administration and preparation for USSA tournaments.
- Assist with the issuing of attire and equipment for official events.
- Assist with the verification of affiliated/registered players.
- Execute the Sports Division’s operational guidelines and ensure that proper consultation is done with the Sports HOD, Student Sports Council, and other Sports Officers.
- Compile and submit quarterly club reports.
Financial Administration:
- Ensure the submission of the allocated Clubs’ programme of action.
- Provide a cost estimation for the allocated Clubs’ activities according to the programme of action.
- Monitor the spending of allocated Clubs’ funding.
- Capture financial transactions on the KFS system once approved.
- Keep records of all financial transactions created on the KFS system.
- Keep records and proof of all achievements for the issuing of sports merit bursaries.
Minimum requirements
- A Certificate in lifesaving and instruction.
- A Certificate in first aid and CPR.
- A Certificate (NQF level 5) or Diploma (NQF level 6) in Sport Administration
- Professional registration with Lifesaving South Africa (LSA) or any other accredited life-saving association in South Africa.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ lifesaving and swimming instruction experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ pool management experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ sport administration experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Experience in coaching swim teams and teaching swimming lessons to beginners and non-swimmers.
- Closely monitoring activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout the shift.
- Closely monitoring weather reports to make sure students remain safe.
- Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours.
- Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers.
- Performing first aid procedures.
- Computer literacy.
- Club administration.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to attend to crisis situations.
- Composed and assertive.
- Responsive and alert.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Rick van Rooyen, Tel No: 018 389-2406
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 29 March 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 2024
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
