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| HOURS OF OPERATION |
| BEACH |
SEPT/OCT
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
CHRISTMAS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
EASTER
SCHOOL HOLIDAY |
| Neilson Park |
Week Days |
9.00-5.00 |
Week Days |
9.00-5.00
8.00-6.00
21Dec to 15th Jan |
Week Days |
9.00-5.00 |
| Saturday |
9.00-1.00 |
Saturday –Dec to Jan |
8.00-1.00 |
Saturday |
9.00-1.00 |
| TIME AS PER ROSTER |
09:00 am to 17.00pm – September & Easter School Holidays
09.00am to 17.00pm -7th Dec to 18th Dec – Christmas School Holidays
08.00am to 18.00pm – 21 Dec to 15th Jan – Christmas School Holidays |
| OPENING 08:00/ 09:00 |
- The Lifeguard is to log on to Deputy APP
- Fob to enter the building is secured in a Key Safe, situated on east/beach facing door.
- Swipe Fob once and pull door open.
- Return Fob to key safe
- All equipment is to be transported down to the beach by hand.
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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, Safe Surf Practice
- Maintain security of the building and equipment during the day.
- Have roller door partially down with orange safety gate extended across entry.
- Maintain a clean working environment
- 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
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| 16:30 (5pm) |
- 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!”
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| 16:45 (5pm) |
- Gather First Aid box, communication equipment, rescue equipment –
- Spinal board, and other rescue aids placing them in the building as per Lifeguard Supervisor instructions.
- Check and test equipment.
- Re-stock First Aid supplies as required Place communications equipment on chargers.
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| 16:55 (5pm) |
- Sign off on LIMSOC
- Sign off on Deputy at end of shift
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| As per roster 17:00 |
- 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 in the shed.
- Ice blocks to be returned into freezer
- All gear and equipment used each day is to be cleaned/washed thoroughly before packing away in a neat and tidy fashion in the building as per photo.
- When leaving for the day, the Lifeguard is to ensure that the Building is securely locked, First Aid window is closed.
- When leaving, swipe the Fob 3 times at the reader, making sure the light goes RED and starts to beep.
- Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing or inoperable is to be reported to the Lifeguard Supervisor (WBC) immediately.
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Related procedure Requirements:
Lifeguards are to made aware, keep the Key Safe CODE to themselves. It is not to be given out to club members/members of the public with out direct notification from Bundaberg Surf Club Committee.
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