Arrive at Horseshoe Bay, Bowen. Collect storage shed keys from Horseshoe Bay Resort office. Prepare to set up & for radio sign on
Radio Sign on (text Lifeguard Supervisor when radio network unavailable) 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
START 09:00
Place Rescue Board and Tube on beach.
Check and test Arrive at Horseshoe Bay, Bowen. Collect storage shed keys from Horseshoe Bay Resort office. Prepare to set up & for radio sign on 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.
09:15
Make sure beach area is presentable and if all is in order OPEN BEACH
STINGER SEASON – Perform marine stinger drags as per Marine Stinger guidelines.
CLOSE BEACH IF REQUIRED & Carry out beach set up for No Swimming. Contact Townsville Roving Lifeguard and follow instructions for duties required that day.
Sign-on
11:00
13:00
15:00
Sign-off
Enter LIMSOC stats
As per roster 16:45
Make announcement via Pa/loud hailer to all beachgoers that the lifeguard will be going off duty at 5pm and after that time swimmers will be swimming at an unpatrolled beach.
Gather all gear and equipment for washing/cleaning and store neatly within storage shed.
As per roster 16:55
Conduct radio sign-off with Townsville Roving Lifeguard/Surfcom
Sign-off LIMSOC
As per roster 17:00
SECURE AND LOCK STORAGE SHED.
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 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.
Maintain security of storage shed – to be locked at all times.
All gear and equipment used each day is to be cleaned/maintained thoroughly before packing away in a neat and tidy fashion in the clubhouse.
Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing or inoperable is to be reported to the NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately.
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