| TIME AS PER ROSTER |
09:00 (9am) START – 17:00/18:00 (5pm/6pm) FINISH
(Volunteer season – Mon to Fri as above, Sat 09:00 – 13:00) |
| OPENING 09:00 |
- Arrive at Net 2 tower. Prepare to set up & for radio sign on
- Radio Sign on with Townsville Roving Lifeguard/Surfcom comprising signal report only
- Sign-on LIMSOC (In stinger season sign on LIMSOC with ‘dragging’ status)
- ABSENT STAFF TO BE REPORTED TO NBB LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY
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| START 09:00 |
- Place Rescue Board and Tube on beach.
- Check and test equipment – First Aid kit, Oxygen Kit, De-fib, communication equipment, spinal board and other rescue aids placing them in locations as per patrol setup – refer Lifeguard Operations Manual & NBB Lifeguard Supervisor.
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09:15
Stinger season only |
- Perform stinger drags as per Marine Stinger Guidelines.
- Perform stinger enclosure checks as per Uninet procedures (refer attachment), report any faults to NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately.
- Make sure beach area is presentable and if all is in order OPEN Place patrol equipment out in designated areas.
- CLOSE BEACH IF REQUIRED & Carry out beach set up for No Swimming. Contact Townsville Roving Lifeguard and follow instructions for duties required that day.
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Sign-on
11:00
13:00
15:00
17:00
Sign-off |
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*As per roster 16:45
17:45 * |
- Make announcement via Pa/loud hailer to all beachgoers that the lifeguard will be going off duty in 15 minutes and after that time swimmers will be swimming at an unpatrolled beach.
- Gather all gear and equipment return to tower for washing/cleaning and store neatly within tower.
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As per roster 16:55
17:55 |
* Conduct radio sign-off with Townsville Roving Lifeguard/Surfcom.
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As per roster 17:00
18:00 |
- Place portable radio & LG I-phone on charge.
- SECURE AND LOCK TOWER
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DAILY DUTIES
- Lifeguard daily diary 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 tower
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Remove debris, sticks and logs from stinger net 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 First Aid kit, communication equipment, rescue equipment, stretcher/ board and other rescue equipment report any repairs required or equipment for re-stock to NBB Lifeguard Supervisor.
- Routinely check and report on toilets/showers during opening hours.
- Re-stock First Aid supplies as required.
- Gather lost property, log and forward to Townsville Roving Lifeguard.
- Carry out other duties and complete within time given as instructed by NBB Lifeguard Supervisor.
- Chains need to be set regularly and make sure net does not get buried.
- All gear and equipment used each day is to be cleaned/maintained thoroughly before packing away in a neat and tidy fashion in the tower.
- All lifeguard gear & equipment – FA kit, oxy, sprayjackets, logs etc. to be returned to the upstairs office at end of shift.
- Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing or inoperable is to be reported to the NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately.
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