The person employed shall be required to carry out duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Pool Manager or any such person designated may assign any other duties as he sees fit at his/her absolute discretion.

Those who are employed as temporary pool lifeguards from the sporadic cover panel, are required to assist management in ensuring that the facility is utilised to its maximum efficiency by delivering the highest standard of service to members and guests and to support Westmeath County Council across all areas of activity.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, such duties being reasonably consistent with the position of lifeguard. These activities may be added to at the discretion of Westmeath County Council as deemed necessary from time to time.

 

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the duties shall include but will not be limited to the following:
 

• The principal duty of the lifeguard shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty.
• Attend courses relevant to the job.
• Teach swimming lessons and co-ordinate camps & parties.
• On commencement of daily duties, he/she shall inspect all equipment at his/her disposal and ensure that it is serviceable. He/she shall then inspect the pool and pool area, making sure that it is clean and safe for use.
• When defects are noticed, he/she shall rectify them where possible, and if not, he/she shall immediately bring them to the attention of the supervisor.
• He/she shall point out the regulations to the swimmers and make sure that hygiene is practised by them, in the use of showers etc.
• He/she shall see that the pool users are well behaved and shall discourage any conduct that might lead to the injury or discomfort of other swimmers.
• He/she shall immediately report to the supervisor incidents of misconduct. Where minor offences occur, such as disobeying instructions or breaking the rules, the offenders shall be warned before being reported to the supervisor.
• He/she shall co-operate with the supervisor in maintaining the efficient running of the pool.
• He/she shall give any information in relation to the pool of the county council or its officials as requested from time to time.
• He/she shall render first-aid and resuscitation if required and shall make every effort to improve his/her competency in this regard.
• He/she will be required to carry out hygiene duties around the pool area
• No Phone usage permitted while on duty.

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