Beach Lifeguard – June/Sept. 2014
Three (3) copies of the application form, when complete, together with three (3) copies of a Curriculum Vitae (if desired) must be returned to:-
The Human Resources Department, Mayo County Council, Aras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, 30th January, 2014.
- Name in Full:
- Home Address:
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- PPS No.
- Present Address:
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- Telephone Number/s:
Mobile: ………………………………………………
- E-mail Address
- Are you in good health and free from any physical condition that would affect your ability to perform the duties of Beach Lifeguard?
If not, please give brief details of the
condition: / ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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- What is your current Occupation?
- If offered employment as Beach Lifeguard, what date would you be available to take up full-time duty?
- Detail & attach as applicable, your CURRENT BEACH LIFEGUARD, CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER, OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID & EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATES:
N.B. ONLY THE ABOVE CERTIFICATES (ORIGINALS) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION.
AWARDING AGENCY / CERT./AWARD OBTAINED / DATE CERT./AWARD EXPIRESBEACH LIFEGUARD
CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER
- LIST ALL YOUR PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENTS OR WORK EXPERIENCE IN DATE ORDER:
DATE
FROMTO / EMPLOYER / POSITION HELD
I, the undersigned, HEREBY DECLARE all the foregoing particulars to be true and to give my permission for any enquiries to be made to establish such matters as qualifications, experience, character and for the release by other people, agencies, garda/police authorities or organisations of such information as may be necessary to Mayo County Council for that purpose. This may include enquiries prior to employment from past/present employers and the submission of the application is taken as to consent to this.
I, the undersigned, have fully completed the Garda Vetting Form & understand that this must be attached to the Beach Lifeguard application.
If under 18 years of age you must have the Parent/Consent Form fully completed along with the Garda Vetting Form.
SIGNED: ______DATE: ______2014.
To be completed by the Applicant
SURNAME: / PREVIOUS NAME (if any):FORENAME: / ALIAS: / P.P.S. NO:
DATE OF BIRTH:(dd/mm/yy) / PLACE/CITY OF ORIGIN:
HAVE YOU EVER CHANGED YOUR NAME? Yes No
IF YES PLEASE STATE FORMER NAME:
Please state all addresses from year of birth to present date
House
No. / Street / Town / County / Post
Code / Country / Year
From / Year
To
Please Continue Overleaf
Have you ever been convicted of an offence in the Republic of Ireland or elsewhere?
No Yes Please provide details
DATE / COURT / OFFENCE / COURT OUTCOMEDECLARATION OF APPLICANT
I, the undersigned, who has applied for a position as a ______hereby authorise An Garda Síochána to furnish to Mayo County Council a statement that there are no convictions recorded against me in the Republic of Ireland or elsewhere, or a statement of all convictions and / or prosecutions, successful or not, pending or completed, in the State or elsewhere as the case may be. I also hereby authorise this statement to be made available to the appropriate decision making personnel in my employment/work placement/voluntary organisation.
Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______
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To be completed Mayo County Council.
Authorised Signatory: ______(Mayo County Council)
PLEASE PRINT ALSO ( )
Registration Number: 1206
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To be completed by The Garda Central Vetting Unit
According to Garda records there are no previous convictions recorded against the above named applicant:
OR the attached convictions appear on Garda Records:
OR the attached prosecutions are pending:
NOTE: Checks were carried out by this office based on the information supplied.
The convictions supplied may apply to the subject of your enquiry.
Please verify information disclosed with the applicant.
Signed: ______Member I/C
Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo
Mayo County Council
Particulars for posItion of beach lifeguard (June/Sept. 2014)
1)CHARACTER:
Candidates shall be of good character.
2)AGE:
Candidates must be 17 years of age on 31st May, 2014 (or on taking up employment)
3)QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold an Irish Water Safety Beach Lifeguard Award or equivalent, as recognised by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS).
Candidates will gain extra marks at interview for the following qualifications from an approved Training Provider: Cardiac First Responder, Emergency First Responder or Occupational First Aid.
4)RECRUITMENT
Candidates will be required to undergo a practical test in basic life support, swimming ability and swimming rescue and an interview at their own expense. See attached practical test examination sheet.
All Candidates must attend both the interview and practical test in order to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which Beach Lifeguards may be appointed.
5)HEALTH
Candidates must be in a good state of health and be free from any ailments which would render them unsuitable to hold the position.
6)RATE OF WAGES:
€450 per week (39-hour/6-day week) payable as follows: Weekday €62 per day (12-noon to 6:30pm); Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays €101 per day (12-noon to 6:30pm);
7) The employment is temporary and pensionable and will continue for Summer Season 2014 only.
8) Successful applicants may be offered either weekday or weekend employment at the discretion of Mayo County Council.
9) The successful candidates may be based at any of the following or other locations:
Achill Island (Keel, Keem, Dugort, Golden Strand); Westport (Bertra); Louisburgh (Old Head, Carramore, Carrowniskey); Mulranny; Belmullet (Shore Road Pool); Killala (Ross).
Mayo County Council will have sole discretion to assign candidates to specific locations and to transfer candidates from one location to another as considered necessary.
IRISH WATER SAFETYLocal Authority Beach Lifeguard Examination
Candidate's Name
Practical BLS Assessment Sheet
Skill / Yes / No / Mark 0-4
Check for Safety
Check for Response
Shout for Help
Open Airway
Check for Normal Breathing
Send or go for help
Place heels of hands in centre of chest, interlocking fingers
Skill / Yes / No / Mark 0-9
Commence CPR - 30 Chest Compressions
2 Rescue Breaths
Recovery Position
Sub Total BLS Practical Marks (Max. 55)
Mark 0-10
General Aspects of Safe Lifeguarding MCQ (10 Questions)
Total Mark Section A (Max. 65)
Candidate must score 50% or more in Section A to pass this section
Examiner's Signature:
External Examiner's Signature:
Note: Any changes made to the marking must be initialled by the external and Local Examiner
IRISH WATER SAFETY
Local Authority Beach Lifeguard Examination
Candidate's Name
Section B Timed Swim
Swim / Max. Mark / Mark 0-45
200m Freestyle in less than 4mins (Start in water with Can Buoy/Rescue Tube and no tumbleturns) 200m Swim timed. Mark out of 45 from 3mins 15 seconds to 4 mins = 45marks to 1 mark. (If a Candidate's timed swim is outside of 4 minutes, he/she fails the Section B Assessment) / 45
Section C Pool Assessment
Skills / Max. Mark / Mark
100m Tow with Canbuoy/Rescue Tube / 15
25m Approach , Release and 25m Carry (Front Double) / 25
25m Approach , Release and 25m Carry (Rear Double) / 25
Spinal Injury management in Shallow Water (Splint or Clamp) / 20
Underwater search 25m locate and pick up submerged manikin, exchange at surface for subject and administer deep water resuscitation for 10m, / 20
Total Mark Section C (Max. 105)
Candidate must score 50% or more in Section C to pass this section
Examiner's Signature:
External Examiner's Signature:
Note: Any changes made to the marking must be initialled by the external and Local Examiner
Candidates must pass Sections A, B & C to pass the Assessment