The Rookie Lifeguard Programme has been designed to help junior surf members prepare to be a Surf Lifeguard. The Rookie Lifeguard Programme aims to promote “practical lifeguarding” to the younger members and develop strong ties between senior and junior members as a result of involvement.

The target audience for this programme is 13-year-old junior surf members wishing to become a Surf Lifeguards next season.

Pre-requisites:

• Be 13 years of age after  1st April 2023
• Be able to swim 200 meters in a pool
• Current member of a SLS club

Who should complete it: Anyone interested in becoming a Surf Lifeguard in years to come

Candidate requirements:

• Participate in four patrols (no less than 12 hours in total)
• Complete all Rookie Surf Lifeguard Log Book Modules
• Attend Rookie Lifeguard School

TOPICS COVERED

1. Health, sun smart & conservation
2. Surf & swimming skills
3. Role of a surf lifeguard and patrolling
4. Signals, flags & radio operations
5. Rescue, releases & tube rescue
6. First aid & emergency care
7. Primary survey & CPR
8. Practical surf skills
9. Patrol equipment & clubhouse
10. Surf Life Saving Club structure and culture

To enrol into this course please fill in the below google form or contact your Club Administrator

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7N7ws73Fly_rnt4iB1mWyxTGEM8uWr3AZPVoj-TZZxKC7og/viewform?usp=sf_link