Seasonal Lifeguards

Qualifications The person holding the employment must :- a) Be of good character. b) Be free from any defect or disease, which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as, would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render an efficient service. c) Be at least 18 years of age. d) Possess Water Safety Ireland National Inland Open Water Lifeguard Award or Beach Lifeguard Award or equivalent as a minimum. Candidates who hold the Water Safety Ireland National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 can apply for the position. Any candidate who is successful at interview stage will have to complete the WSI National Inland Open Water Lifeguard Award before appointment. It is anticipated that this course will run the weekend of the 11th & 12th of May and the 18th & 19th May. This will be confirmed with all successful applicants.

The successful candidate(s) will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Conditions of Employment (a) Wages: Hourly Rate €15.92 (b) Annual leave and public holidays shall be given in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. (c) The terms of the appropriate Superannuation Scheme will be applied. (d) Lifeguards shall be employed in Dromineer for the Summer Season 2024. (e) Lifeguards may be reassigned to Nenagh Leisure Centre if the need arises.

DUTIES 1. To provide emergency rescue service in the case of accidents. To provide first aid if required. Rescue and First-aid reports must be completed, for all accidents and incidents. 2. Hours of duty are 11am to 7pm daily. The hours of assigned duty shall not be changed except by prior authorization from Nenagh Leisure Centre or other appropriate employee of Nenagh Municipal District. 2. Lifeguards must report to the lifeguard station at least five minutes before their shift is due to start so as to be fully attired and ready for duty at their scheduled time. At all times when on duty, the Lifeguard shall be dressed in the proper lifeguard uniform, as provided. This uniform should not be worn during off duty periods or anywhere other than the allocated patrol area. 3. You will be expected to abide by the staff rules, codes of conduct and dress code as laid down by Tipperary County Council. 5. To examine all lifesaving equipment to ensure it is in proper working order. Any defects, and all H&S concerns, should be reported immediately to Nenagh Leisure Centre or other appropriate employee of Nenagh Municipal District. 6. The Lifeguard shall erect the appropriate flags and shall ensure that they are changed as necessary during the course of the day. 7. Lifeguards must at all times remain alert when on duty. Personal mobile phones should not be used when on duty. Lifeguards will be allocated a council phone for work related and emergency calls. Reading, participating in games, use of any electronic devices, i.e. earbuds, tablets, etc are not permitted. 8. Lifeguards shall always be courteous to the public and provide any requested information i.e. parts of the location that are dangerous, lifeguard on duty hours, etc. Conversations however should be kept to a minimum to ensure that the lifeguard remains vigilant and they continue to monitor their designated bathing area. 9. Personal belongings left in the lifeguard station are at the lifeguard’s own risk. 10. The lifeguards rostered to finish duty at 19:00 shall be responsible for the removal of flags and the security of all equipment and ensuring the lifeguard station is securely locked. 11. Each lifeguard must complete and sign a daily logbook in which shall be recorded the general weather, what flags were flown and when they were changed in the course of the day, lifeguard break times and any other relevant information which may be required. Daily statistical information including number of bathers must also be entered each day, in the appropriate book. 12. Drinking intoxicating liquor or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs while on duty shall result in instant suspension from duty pending investigation. 13. While any person or persons are in, or adjacent to the water, the Lifeguards on duty shall be alert and on patrol for their safety. Lifeguards shall not partake in any activity that might divert their attention from the area being used by bathers. Where there are two or more Lifeguards on duty one should position themselves in close promixity to the lifeguard station while the other is on patrol. Brief reports should be exchanged when they meet but lifeguards should never be seen to congregate together or with others. 14. Lifeguards on patrol shall always have in their possession a can buoy/rescue tube and whistle. 15. Only lifeguard personnel are permitted to use any lifesaving or first aid equipment, or any of the facilities of the station with the exception of back-up emergency services. Unauthorised personnel are not permitted in the lifeguard station. 16. Lifeguards are not permitted to participate in any commercial operation in their area e.g., the sale or rental of any equipment or service etc. 17. Lifeguards shall maintain their fitness and their swimming ability throughout their period of employment. 18. Any Lifeguard who becomes sick or who suffers any disability, which would impair his/her efficiency (e.g., sprains, pulled muscles, etc.), must report the matter immediately to Nenagh Leisure Centre or other appropriate employee of Nenagh Municipal District. 19. In the event of any incidents Lifeguards shall not make any statements or comments to the press, public, or the news media. They must report the matter immediately to Nenagh Leisure Centre or other appropriate employee of Nenagh Municipal District. 20. Any other duties as may be assigned which may include litter picking in the lifeguarded section of Dromineer during quiet periods, etc.