Rescue Swimmer

EMERGENCY is an Italian NGO providing free, high-quality healthcare to victims of war, poverty and landmines, building hospitals and training local medical staff. EMERGENCY is operative in Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda and Italy. Starting this year, EMERGENCY will also be working in the Mediterranean and/or Aegean Sea for Search and Rescue operations.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE: English

TYPE OF CONTRACT: To be defined

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS: Sea lifeguard licence, experience in SAR operations in Central Mediterranean Sea and/or Aegean Sea

The role requires the complete management of the dynamics arising from rescue at sea and a high mastery of rescue techniques. The Rescue Swimmer collaborates at all times with the SAR Team members and in particular with the RHIB Team members.

The Rescue Swimmer reports directly to the SAR Mission Coordinator and refers to the RHIB Team Leader during rescue operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Rescue Swimmer:

Is involved in the watch keeping on board and search shifts during search operations;
Is in charge of the RHIB pre and post operations in collaboration with the other members of the SAR Team;
Manages the check list, care and maintenance of the floating devices on board the RHIB in use during SAR operations;
Is responsible for the proper maintenance of the equipment;
In collaboration with the Rescue Team Leader, carries out the embarkation/disembarkation operations of the rescued persons on/off the RHIB
In case of extreme necessity, in accordance with the Rescue Team Leader, carries out rescue operations in the water
In collaboration with the entire SAR Team is responsible for assistance and management of rescued people, once on board;
Has to be available to perform other tasks according to the activities derived from SAR operations;
Contributes to the professional training of the other members of the SAR Team.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Sea lifeguard certification
Experience in SAR operations in Central Mediterranean Sea and/or Aegean Sea
Working experience as a lifeguard, or as a member of the nautical teams such as fire brigades, civil protection, rescue associations

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
IMO-STCW Certificates
Training courses provided by IMO-STCW