Purpose
All professional Lifeguards are required to keep a high level of fitness to perform daily Lifeguard duties. Lifeguards are required to maintain this minimal level of fitness and may be required to complete the fitness assessment at any time.
Scope
All Lifeguards
Procedure
Lifeguards are required to do 3 fitness assessments/ Test a year. South Bank Fitness and Skills Testing requirements are well above the Lagoon industry standard, which is completed 3 times a year. Lifeguards are encouraged to maintain their skills and fitness during work hours, and are encouraged to train whilst on duty when appropriate times rise, in conjunction with the Lifeguard Supervisor.
Lifeguards are to refer to the Lifeguard Operations Manual: LGOM 005 Lifeguard Operations for further clarification on the procedures for training whilst on duty.
Lifeguards are to refer to LGOM 019 Fitness Testing for more information on Fitness Testing, Fitness Testing Courses and modifications to the course.
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