Weekends + Public Holidays Rove will cover weekdays
9am – 5pm
School Holidays during Stinger Season
Monday – Sunday
9am – 5pm
1st May – 31st May
Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays Rove will cover weekdays when not covered above
9am – 5pm
1st June onwards whilst net in
Rove/Supervisor cover & check net/drags daily
TIME AS PER ROSTER
09:00 (9am) START (Sign on with LIMSOC 17:00 (5pm) FINISH (Sign off with LIMSOC)
STINGER SEASON 09:15
Gear up & do sample drags Check all sides of net for holes –as per Uninet guidelines Checking boom and netting first and anchoring points.
Secondly check hoses, cap lines and pumps.
Check net is not buried from sand (especially before moving) Remove debris, sticks & logs from net and surrounds.
Set chains/net to reflect sea conditions Check radio operation and signal strength.
Close beach if required.
STINGER SEASON 09:45
Make sure beach area is presentable and if all is in order OPEN Place patrol equipment out in designated areas.
Once all completed stand Red & Yellow flags if beach open CLOSE BEACH IF REQUIRED & Carry out beach set up for No Swimming.
Contact Supervisor and follow instructions for duties required that day.
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 box, communication equipment, rescue equipment, stretcher/ board and other rescue equipment.
Report any repairs required or equipment for re-stock to Lifeguard Supervisor and note in request book.
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.
STINGER SEASON 16:00
*Carry out net check and drag inside net.
16:30 (5pm)
Check and test equipment.
16:45 (5pm)
Gather First Aid box, communication equipment, rescue equipment –
Spine board, stiff neck and other rescue aids placing them in HUT as per Lifeguard Supervisor instructions.
Check and test equipment.
Re-stock First Aid supplies as required.
Place communications equipment on chargers.
16:55 (5pm)
Sign off on LIMSOC.
17:00 (5pm)
TURN OFF LIGHTS BEFORE LEAVING: LOCK HUT AND SECURE
Always lock hut when not inside.
Be aware of tides, make sure net is moved regularly & in accordance to Tide (make sure net is moved prior to or with tide, especially low tide).
Chains need to be set regularly and make sure net does not get buried. At Low tide, nets get buried easily overnight.
All gear and equipment used each day is to be cleaned/maintained thoroughly before packing away in a neat and tidy fashion in the hut.
Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing or inoperable is to be reported to the Lifeguard Supervisor immediately.
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