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Lifeboat Operations Manager - Lough Ree

Lifeboat Operations Manager - Lough Ree

Volunteer area
Ireland
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/LOM_Happisburgh.jpg
Volunteer location
Lough Ree, Co. Westmeath
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
53.4539891, -7.9100952
Time commitment
Flexible with weekly requirements
Team
Lifesaving Operations
Responsible to
Area Operations Manager
Safeguarding level
3: Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy required and online safeguarding training module required to be completed upon commencement of role.
Closing Date
16-02-2025
Reference
V18789
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About Us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Insert station Name is looking for a volunteer to lead the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager.

Established in 2012, Lough Ree Lifeboat Station is situated on the picturesque Coosan Point, north of Athlone. Lough Ree is a popular location for fishing, sailing and swimming, in the heart of Ireland. The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and youth education presenters.

The impact you will make

This role will help us save lives on water by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service.

What you will be doing

  • Provide leadership of the operations team
  • Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service
  • (Optional) Authorise launch of the lifeboats
  • This role has a tenure of 3 years which can be extended to a maximum of 9 years

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer

What you need for this role

  • Team player
  • Good communicator
  • Leadership skills
  • Local maritime knowledge (desirable)
  • IT literate (desirable)
  • Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable)
  • You must live or work within 10-15 minutes of the station and be between 18 and 70 years of age (if authorising the launch of lifeboats).

What’s in it for you

  • Gain management experience leading a diverse team in a dynamic volunteering environment.
  • Receive training on operation decision making and volunteer management.
  • Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
  • Make a difference in your local community, saving lives while learning new skills.
  • All reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

 

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