Rescue Swimmer

COUNTRY

• SAR Ship

REQUIRED LANGUAGES

• 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