September, Christmas and Easter QLD School Holidays
Monday – Saturday
9am – 5pm
Volunteer season
Saturday and Sunday
9am – 5pm
TIME AS PER ROSTER
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY SERVICE ONLY – INCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYSMONDAY – SUNDAY 09:00am START – 17:00pm (5pm) FINISH
START
and
OPENING
09:00am- 10:00am
Text Lifeguard Supervisor when radio network unavailable.
ABSENT STAFF TO BE REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY
The password for the phone is 7873 “surf”.
Arrive at Lamberts Beach.
The Lifeguard on duty is responsible for all keys, if lost or damaged. The Lifeguard must contact the Lifeguard Supervisor immediately and possible fees for replacements may occur.
Prepare to set up e.g. get into uniform, sign onto LIMSOC and radio Surfcom to say you have arrived and are starting your shift.
STINGER SEASON
Change of Tide
And 16:00pm
STINGER SEASON – Perform drags as per Marine Stinger Guidelines. 1st November – 31st May.
Radio MUST be in a wet pack, warn and on at all times along with correct PPE.
Check radio operation and signal strength.
Log immediately on LIMSOC of closure per Opening and Closing Procedures.
Report any faulty equipment to Lifeguard supervisor immediately.
As per roster
Mon – Fri
16:45pm
Sat 12:45pm
Make announcement via PA/loud hailer to all beachgoers that the Lifeguard Service will be finishing at 5pm. The beach will be unpatrolled and swimmers will be swimming at their own risk.
Example:
“Attention all beach users. Please be advised that the Mackay Lifeguard Service will be closing the beach over the next 10 minutes. Once the Red and Yellow flags are removed their will no longer be any Lifeguards on duty. Swimming is not recommended after this time. Tragedies do occur on unpatrolled beaches. This beach will reopen tomorrow morning at 9:00am. Thank you, have a nice evening.”
Gather all gear and equipment for washing/cleaning and store neatly in designated area within Storage Shed.
As per roster
Mon- Fri
17:00pm
Sat 13:00pm
Sign out – Log off LIMSOC as per Opening and Closing Procedures.
Text Lifeguard Supervisor when radio network unavailable.
Before leaving; secure the Storage Shed and Tower, double check all doors and windows including the tower windows are closed and locked. Return keys to appropriate locations as no keys should be taken home.
Note: do not leave any tap fittings or hoses out when not in use and do not leave anything in the tower overnight.
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 shed & office
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 Mackay 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.
Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing or inoperable is to be reported to the NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately
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