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| HOURS OF OPERATION |
| BEACH |
SEPT/OCT
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
CHRISTMAS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 6 WEEKS |
EASTER SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PERIOD |
OTHER PERIODS
AS REQUIRED |
TORQUAY BEACH
(SHELLEY BEACH) |
Weekdays |
9am – 5pm |
Weekdays |
8am –6pm |
Weekdays |
9am – 5pm |
Weekdays |
n/a |
| Saturday |
9am – 1pm |
Saturday |
8am – 1pm |
Saturday |
9am – 1pm |
Saturday |
n/a |
| TIME AS PER ROSTER |
08:00/ 09:00 START
17:00 (5pm) FINISH |
| OPENING 08:00/ 09:00 |
- The Lifeguard is to Log on to Deputy at start of shift
- All Lifeguard gear and equipment necessary for daily use is to be obtained from the Harvey Bay SLSC.
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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.
- ROVE @ SSV and RWC to be conducted throughout the day (tide depending for RWC) and recorded.
- Gather rubbish from BEACH and surrounds – place in rubbish bins.
- Maintain public relations and educate patrons of regulations, laws and rules
- Maintain security of the SLSC and equipment.
- 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 gear shed or trailer 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 * |
- 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 SLSC.
- When leaving for the day, the Lifeguard is to ensure that the Clubhouse/Facility is securely locked and that any alarm systems are suitably armed.
- 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:
Re Fuel SSV every Monday during Lifeguard Service – Fill jerry cans if required using Club Fuel Card
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