Lifeguard Operations Manual

22.30. LGS NQLD 030 Locations Description – Cairns Rove Guard

Operating Hours
Period Day Hours Of Operation
1st November – 31st May Monday – Sundays 7:30am – 5:30pm [1hr lunch]
1st June -31st October Supervisors RDOs 8:30am – 5.30pm [1hr lunch]
SIGN ON 07:30/ 08:30 Rove Lifeguard meet Lifeguard Supervisor or get directive from Lifeguard Supervisor.
START ELLIS / CLIFTON / KEWARRA * Carry out net check and drag inside net.
  • Checking boom and netting first and anchoring points.
  • Secondly check hoses, cap lines and pumps. Proceed to Kewarra.
  • Check radio operation and signal strength.
  • FOLLOW BEACH CLOSED INSTRUCTIONS IF APPLICABLE
  • CLIFTON BEACH – Telephone test & radio check. Proceed to Kewarra.
  • KEWARRA BEACH – Telephone test & radio check.*
  • Proceed to Ellis & Holloways if no lifeguard
  • IF BEACHES REQUIRE SUPPLIES CONTACT SUPERVISOR TO AUTHORISE CHANGES TO DUTIES CHECKLIST
  • Make sure beach area is presentable and if all is in order OPEN
  • Place Beach report stinger assessment and yellow flag with Marine stinger caution sign at nearest access point to hut inside Stinger net enclosure.
  • Place no swimming signs outside net area
  • Carry out equipment checks and beach management checks and record in checklist.
  • RETURN TO ANY BEACH THAT REQUIRES ASSISTANCE, SUPPLIES OR REPAIRS SUCH AS BURIED NETS etc.
NO NET / NO SWIMMING
  • Carry out beach set up for No Swimming.
  • Contact Supervisor and follow instructions for duties required that day.
  • Once all tasks are complete report to Supervisor immediately.
CONTACT DURING DAY REPORTING
  • Rove Lifeguard to contact Supervisor leave message if no answer.
  • Any variations from duties checklist must be confirmed by Supervisor Regular radio and telephone checks to be performed with Surfcom
  • LIMSOC REPORTS TO BE FILLED OUT AS DAY UNFOLDS.
  • Lifeguard and also record times of drags and net checks.
  • Instruct Lifeguard Supervisor of any incidents or problems & items requiring attention or repair.
VEHICLE DAILY CHECKS *Check vehicle engine oil, coolant, fuel, tires, lights, controls and damage report any faults to supervisor and speedometer reading.
DAILY DUTIES
  • Any modification to be authorized by supervisor.
  • Gather rubbish from BEACH and surrounds.
  • 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 BURRIES 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.
  • Check and test all equipment in rove patrol huts:
  • Including telephones, First Aid & Soft pack, communication equipment, rescue equipment, spinal board, stiff neck 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.
SIGN OFF 17:30 Rove lifeguard to park vehicle and lock up shed and gates if last out.

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