Lifeguard Operations Manual

27.20. LGS SEQ 020 Location Description – Double Island

Operating Hours
Period Day Hours Of Operation
September and Easter School Holidays Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Christmas Holidays Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm

House Address: 6 Spectrum Street Rainbow Beach

MORNING
  • Collect Keys for truck and tower at house
  • Proceed to Rainbow Lifeguard tower
  • Remove equipment from tower and either put on Lifeguard Truck or walk down to set up
  • Follow generic set up
  • Log on with Surfcom through LIMSOC and do radio check with Surfcom
  • Follow generic set up (refer to page 5) from this point

AFTERNOON
  • Follow generic close procedure
  • A Lifeguard returns Jet Ski and 4wd to the House

DAILY DUTIES
  • LIMSOC Stats 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 and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Check First Aid, communication equipment, rescue equipment, stretcher/ board and other rescue equipment report any repairs required or equipment for re-stock to lifeguard supervisor and note in request book .
  • 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 Supervisor

Please note – The Rainbow Beach lifeguard has possession of a number of different keys, the key are listed below:

  • The lifeguard truck key
  • First Aid room key
  • Bollard Key
  • Surf Club Keys
  • Tower Key

Mudlo rocks are located just north of the Rainbow Beach bathing reserve and present a hazard for 4WD access to the beach leading to Double Island Point due to soft sand and uneven rocks.

Lifeguards must not attempt to drive past these rocks if the senior lifeguard deems that the tide is too high or that water is coming up over the rocks. Lifeguards most also refrain from assisting cars that get stuck on these rocks due to the risk of losing the lifeguard vehicle.

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