Isle of Anglesey County Council

Job Description

Job Title:Seasonal Beach Warden

Post Number:MARITIME 07

Directorate:Sustainable Development

Service Unit:Economic and Community Regeneration

Grade:Point 5

Overall Job Purpose:

To promote general safety and enjoyment of all beach users. This involves advising beach users of possible dangers that exist, giving information on local tides and currents, weather conditions, use of boat channels and limitations of inflatables,etc.

To collect registration and launching fees and issue appropriate receipts at council slipways, the work will also include regulating the movement of vehicles and trailers on and around the slipways.

The Beach Warden should at all times display a polite and courteous disposition when dealing with members of the public.

At the end of the season, the Warden will be required to submit an appraisal report.

Wear uniform and ID badges provided at all times when on duty.

During inclement weather the Beach Wardens will be required to carry out duties within Economic and Community Regeneration must therefore, be available.

Principal Accountabilities / Key Tasks:

  1. Ensure that boat owners do not moor their boats within the channel boundaries or on

the buoys that mark the channel. Ensure that all power boat owners use the boat

channels provided.

  1. Ensure that the entrance from the road to the boat channel is kept clear at all times to facilitate launching, andEnsure that the slipway is not obstructed in any way andEnsure that the slipway is kept clear to weed and stones, and is in a safe and usable condition at all times.
  2. Ensure that all car and boat trailers are parked in the places provided and not left on the beach area.Control the movements of vehicles and trailers on and approaching the slipwayand the beach area.
  1. To collect registration and launching fees from all craft using the slipways.
  1. Issue appropriate receipts for all fees collected.
  1. Pay in cash to appropriate office on daily basis when possible and as soon as possible at weekends and bank holidays. Complete the necessary paying in forms.

Give Coastal Safety information to boat users.Give advice on weather and tidal conditions if requested.

  1. To promote tourisum by Giveing advice and leaflets to the beach usere as and when required.
  1. Ensur all safety equipment and signage is in good order, report any findings.
  1. Ensure all cabins to be kept clean and tidy, report any damage or faults.
  1. Ensure that all swimmers stay clear of the boat channels at all times.
  1. Ensure that all beach users observe the existing seaside and pleasure boat bye-laws at all times. Should a beach user persistently disregard the by-laws, the Beach Warden should take the appropriate actions.
  1. Ensure that all dog owners observe the existing dog by-laws, Should a beach user persistently disregard the by-laws, the Beach Warden should take the appropriate actions.
  1. Should a situation arise that may result in a possible hazardous incident, the Beach Warden should advise the participants of the dangers involved. However, the Warden should not become involved in any arguments after giving such advice.
  1. The person appointed will also be required to ensure that litter is cleared from the beach by the Council’s contractor.
  1. There is potential requirement for the slipway attendant to undertake water quality sampling throughout the season. (This will only be the duty of one of the Slipway Attendant).

Position in the Organisation:

Reports to:SeniorMaritime Officer

Responsible for:None

Staff supervised:None

Financial Resources

Level: A2 Indicative Value up to £1,000 per day

Physical Resources

Land and buildings - No./area / Value £ N/A
Plant / Vehicles / Equipment – No / Value £ N/A
Information Systems – No./volume: / Value £ N/A

Delegation

Demands within the job:

Physical demands

Regular requirement to work outside in inclement weather conditions.

Requirement to carry out manual handling to equipment and materials in a marine environment.

Requirements to carry out cleaning work of external spaces, boats and equipment on a regular basis.

Mental demands

Working with difficult customers in potential aggress situations.

Need for regular alertness to potentially dangerous situations.

Emotional demands

Working with members of the public in potentially difficult situations, including occasionally dealing with accidents which may involve loss of life, limb or property.
Language Requirements:

Spoken:

 Welsh

 Basic conversation / exchanging information

Detailed discussion / interviewing / investigation

Presentations

Advocacy / representation

 English

 Basic conversation / exchanging information

Detailed discussion / interviewing / investigation

Presentations

Advocacy / representation

Other

Please Specify:

Basic conversation / exchanging information

Detailed discussion / interviewing / investigation

Presentations

Advocacy / representation

Written:

 Welsh

 Recording simple messages / emails

Writing letters

Preparing reports and public documents

 English

 Recording simple messages / emails

Writing letters

Preparing reports and public documents

Other

Please Specify:

Recording simple messages / emails

Writing letters

Preparing reports and public documents

Working Arrangements and Conditions:

Working week:37 hours per week as directed by the line manager – working week will cover 6 days and include weekends and bank holidays.

Contracted hours: 37 hours per week

Spread:Monday to Friday including weekends.

Identified work base:PORTHDAFARCH, TREARDDUR BAY, RHOSCOLYN, RHOSNEIGR, LLANDDWYN, LLANDDONA, BENLLECH, TRAETH BYCHAN,CEMAES, and CHURCH BAY You may, however, be required or permitted to work anywhere within the Council’s area on a permanent or temporary basis without additional time or payment for doing so.

Normal work location

Normally office based

Office based but with some site / home / meeting visits

Role involves substantial travelling with occasional visits to identified work base

 Normally beach/foreshore based at single location

Business Travel

No business travel

 Some business travel. Postholderwill be called upon to provide own vehicle

Some business travel. Council vehicle may be provided to postholder

Postholder employed as driver / required to operate specialist machinery

Exposure to disagreeable working conditions

Environmental

Minimal / normal office environment

Some

 Significant

Aggressive / difficult clients

Minimal

 Some

Significant

Other Conditions:

DBS check required

Enhanced

 Standard

Not applicable

Work Flexibilities / Restrictions

Politically Restricted Post:

Yes

 No

Home / Mobile Phone provided:

 Yes

No

Protective Clothing provided:

 Yes

No

Flexibility

Your attention is drawn to the fact that in some cases particular duties and responsibilities are difficult to define and may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties and level of responsibilities entailed. In addition, it is a requirement of all employees that they accept elements of flexibility in duties and responsibilities and when necessary interchange within the organisation which will meet the changing needs and demands of the service. Such a requirement will enable the particular expertise of the postholder to be developed and maximised to the mutual benefit of both employer and employee.

Date of preparation of this job description document:

This job description is issued at february 2015and will be reviewed regularly as part of individual and organisational development and performance review and may be a subject to variation.

Isle of Anglesey County Council - Person Specification

1. Education and Training

The minimum educational requirements/professional or vocational qualifications for the post

1.1Essential- None

1.2 Desirable

1.2.1First Aid Certificate

Any specific training required for the post Incl. Certification

1.3 Essential- None

1.4 Desirable– None

2. Key Competence Requirements

Job related knowledge Critical for effective performance

2.1 Essential

2.1.1Experience of dealing with the public

2.1.2 Knowledge of tourism attractions and facilties on Anglesey

2.2 Desirable

2.2.1Experience in the maritime environment

Specific skills critical for effective performance

2.3 Essential

2.3.1Good numerical skills

2.4 Desirable

2.4.1Knowledge of maritime issues

Managerial skills critical for effective performance

2.5Essential- None

2.6Desirable- None

3. Personal Attributes

Personal values and characteristics which should be demonstrated in performing the duties of the post

3.1 Essential

3.1.1Good communication skills, good interpersonal skills.

3.2 Desirable

3.2.1Able to communicate effectively in Welsh and English.

4. Personal Circumstances

Job demands which, if not met, could constrain effective performance in post

4.1 Essential

4.1.1Full driving license

4.2 Desirable- None