Rookie Lifeguard Programme

Course Overview

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.

Course Information

Pre requistes	Be 13 years of age by the 1st October Be able to swim 200 meters in a pool in under 4:30mins Current member of a SLS club
Duration	Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-8 weeks
Delivered by	Club Rookie Lifeguard coordinators
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

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

Outcomes

At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:

Identify the role of a Surf Lifeguard
Demonstrate a range of Surf Lifeguard skills

Online Resources

Rookie Lifeguard Workbook (pdf, 406kb)
Club Rookie Coordinatiors Manual (pdf, 360kb)