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| Operating Hours |
| Period |
Day |
Hours Of Operation |
| 1 May – 31 October |
Monday – Saturdays |
9am – 5pm |
| Port Douglas SLSC will cover |
All Sundays Easter – 30 November
Easter Friday – Monday
Labour Day Monday Queens Birthday Monday
Weekend of Carnival held at Port Douglas |
9am – 5pm |
| 1 November – 30 April |
Monday – Sundays |
8am – 5pm |
Port Douglas SLSC commitment may vary refer patrol agreement
| TIME AS PER ROSTER |
08:00/09:00 START 17:00 FINISH |
| Arrive at Hut LIMSOC sign on and radio check with SURFCOM Ch 35 |
| START 08:00/ 09:00am |
*Arrive at Hut LIMSOC sign on and radio check with SURFCOM Ch 35
* Place Rescue Board and Tube stand on beach with vinegar.
- Check and test equipment.
- First Aid & Soft Pack, communication equipment, rescue equipment – Spinal board, and other rescue aids placing them in locations as per patrol setup refer Lifeguard Operations Manual & Lifeguard Supervisor.
- Place no swimming flags outside net during Mod-High risk stinger season Nov – May/June
- Set up Jetski & ATV on beach
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| STINGER SEASON |
*Gear up & do Irukandji sample drags. Check all sides of net for holes – as per Uninet guidelines. |
DAILY DUTIES
- LIMSOC reports to be filled out as day progresses and incidents occur. Supporting statements must be filled out immediately after reports and attached to respective reports.
- Gather rubbish from BEACH and surrounds – place in rubbish bins.
- Maintain public relations and educate patrons of regulations, laws and rules Maintain security of HUT and equipment.
- Check all notice boards in HUT.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- MOVE NET FREQUENTLY AS PER UNINET MANUAL. CHECK SIDES OF NET FOR BURIES BEFORE MOVING.
- REMOVE DEBRIS, STICKS AND LOGS FROM NETS AND SURROUNDS.*
- Inspect nearby creeks and drains for possible debris and erosion problems.
- REPORT ALL SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE.
- Carry out net inspection as close to low tide where possible.
- First Aid & Soft Pack, communication equipment, rescue equipment, spinal board, and other rescue equipment report any repairs required or equipment for re-stock to Lifeguard Supervisor/Rove by text message and note in diary.
- Routinely check and report on toilets/showers during opening hours.
- Re-stock First Aid supplies as required.
- Gather lost property, log and store.
- Carry out other duties and complete within time given as instructed by Supervisor.
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| STINGER SEASON 16:00 |
- SET NET FOR TIDES (If wind strength is less than 15kts, end of net must be as close to water’s edge as possible.) AND SET CHAINS FOR PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS AS PER UNINET MANUAL
- Secondly check hoses, cap lines and pumps.
- Report any faults to Uninet and Supervisor immediately.
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| 16:45 (5pm) |
| 17:00 (5pm) |
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| 17:00 (5pm) |
- TURN OFF LIGHTS BEFORE LEAVING: LOCK HUT AND SECURE
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