Operating Hours
Period Day Hours of Operation
Volunteer patrol season Monday–Friday 7.45am – 4.15pm – excluding public holidays
Christmas school holidays Monday–Friday 7.45am – 5.15pm
All other times Monday – Sunday 7.45am – 4.15pm
AS PER ROSTER *Monday – Sunday * *08:15 (8:15am) START – 16:15 (4:15pm) FINISH (all other times) * Monday – Friday *08:15 (8:15am) START – 16:15 (4:15pm) FINISH (Volunteer patrol season) * Monday – Friday 08:15 (8:15am) START – 16:45 (4:45pm) FINISH (Christmas School Holidays)
START
  • Stinger season only
    08:15am
  • WHEN MAGENTIC ISLAND ROVE IS ROSTERED REFER TO ‘OPENING’
  • Rendezvous at Magnetic Island ferry terminal with Horseshoe Bay Lifeguard and sign onto deputy and LIMSOC (Set beach status to closed)
  • Perform radio check with SURFCOM.
  • ABSENT STAFF TO BE REPORTED TO NBB LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY.
  • Proceed to Picnic Bay
  • Perform stinger enclosure checks (In water net and boom inspection is not required) any faults that cannot be rectified within 15 minutes to be reported to NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately for resolution. HS & AB lifeguards to leave for respective beaches no later than 9.00am
  • Proceed to Horseshoe Bay as per LGS NBR 029.1 Location Description – Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island
OPENING
  • Stinger season only
  • Arrive at Alma Bay
  • Set beach status to conducting stinger drag on LIMSOC.
  • Perform radio check with SURFCOM.
  • Place Rescue Board and Tube on beach.
  • Perform preoperational checks on First Aid Kit, Oxygen, De-fib and rescue equipment
  • Perform stinger drags as per Marine Stinger Guidelines
  • _Perform stinger enclosure checks as per Marine Stinger Guidelines, any faults must immediately be reported to the NBB Supervisor _
  • Complete Marine Stinger Risk Assessment (MSRA)
  • Implement control Measures as per (MSRA)
  • Ensure the beach area is presentable and if all is in order change beach status to OPEN and place patrol equipment as per Lifeguard Operations Manual.
START 08:15am
  • Rendezvous at Magnetic Island ferry terminal with Horseshoe Bay Lifeguards and sign onto deputy and LIMSOC. (Set beach status to closed)
  • Perform radio check with SURFCOM.
  • Arrive at Alma Bay
  • Place Rescue Board and Tube on beach.
  • Perform preoperational checks on First Aid Kit, Oxygen, De-fib and rescue equipment
  • Ensure the beach area is presentable and if all is in order OPEN and place patrol equipment as per Patrol Operations Manual.
  • CLOSE BEACH IF REQUIRED & Carry out beach set up for No Swimming.
Sign-on 09:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 Sign-off
  • Enter LIMSOC stats
15:55
  • 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 for washing/cleaning and store neatly within Lifeguard hut.
16:10
  • TURN OFF LIGHTS BEFORE LEAVING: SECURE AND LOCK LIFEGUARD TOWER
  • Make your way to the Alma Bay carpark to rendezvous with Horseshoe Bay Lifeguard.
FINISH 16:15
  • Sign-off LIMSOC
  • Sign-off Deputy
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 Lifeguard hut
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Inspect nearby creeks and drains for possible debris and erosion problems
  • Report all situations that require assistance
  • 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 store
  • Carry out other duties and complete within time given as instructed by NBB Lifeguard Supervisor.
  • 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 NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately.

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