25.24. LGS WBC 024 Location Description – Agnes Water
HOURS OF OPERATION
BEACH
SEPT/OCT/NOV
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
CHRISTMAS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
FEBRUARY/MARCH
APRIL
EASTER 4 DAY
LONG WEEKEND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
AGNES
WATER
MAIN BEACH
Weekdays
9am – 5pm
Weekdays
9am – 5pm
Weekdays
9am – 5pm
Public Holidays
8am – 5pm
Weekdays Peak Period (6 Weeks) 8am – 6pm
Saturday
9am – 5pm
Saturday
8am – 6pm
Saturday
9am – 5pm
Saturday
9am – 5pm
Sunday
9am – 5pm
Sunday
8am – 6pm
Sunday
9am – 5pm
Sunday
9am – 5pm
TIME AS PER ROSTER
08:00/ 09:00 START
17:00/ 18:00 FINISH
OPENING 08:00/ 09:00
The Lifeguard is to sign on Deputy at start of shift – Deputy App @ Lifeguard Phone
All Lifeguard gear and equipment necessary for daily use is to be obtained from the Unit or Storage Shed.
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 vehicle and shed and equipment.
Maintain a clean working environment and Lifeguard Vehicle.
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
16:30/ 17:30
The Lifeguard is to give an announcement over the PA System/Loud Hailer/Loud Speaker just prior (approximately 15 to 20 minutes) to finishing AND another one when finished the shift on each day of work – i.e. The first announcement advises that the Lifeguard shift will be finishing in ‘x’ minutes time, whilst the second announcement advises that the Lifeguard shift is now finished for the day, there is no supervision from this point onwards and the next Lifeguard shift will begin tomorrow at 9.00am (or 8.00am). An example of a Lifeguard Shift Finishing announcement (PA), could be:
“Ladies and gentleman, please note that the Lifeguard Service is now finished for the day. Please be aware that the beach is now unpatrolled and you are swimming at your own risk. Tomorrow’s Lifeguard Service will commence at 9.00am (or 8.00am). Thank you!”
16:45/17:45
Gather First Aid box, communication equipment, rescue equipment –
Spinal board, and other rescue aids placing them in/on vehicle or shed as per Lifeguard Supervisor instructions.
Check and test equipment.
Re-stock First Aid supplies as required Place communications equipment on chargers.
16:55/17:55
Sign off on LIMSOC
Sign off on Deputy at end of shift
As per roster 17:00/18:00
Lifeguard iPhone to be placed on charge at end of shift
All gear and equipment used each day is to be cleaned/maintained thoroughly before packing away in a neat and tidy fashion.
RWC is to be washed down and stored at the Agnes Water shed (Tom Jeffery Park)
When leaving the beach for the day, the Lifeguard is to ensure that all equipment is securely tied down and secured for travel back to unit.
All gear & equipment, also Lifeguard vehicle is to be stored away under cover at end of shift.
*Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing or inoperable is to be reported to the Lifeguard Supervisor (WBC) immediately.
RWC: End of day if the ski is used
Wash sand/salt down off ski & trailer,
Hose down the prop and drive shaft underneath first,
Then plug hose in & run ski for 15-20 sec (only idle, no revving)
Storage of ski at night – seat to be removed and air for the night with a light spray of Inox to minimise corrosion.
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