Rookie Lifeguard Programme
The Rookie Lifeguard Programme has been developed by Surf Life Saving NZ and is designed to give junior members a taste of patrolling and gain an understanding of what is involved in being a Senior Lifeguard. The course itself is run over 2 - 8 weeks (depending on compentancy) and includes participation in four patrols (no less than 12 hours in total) and the completion of Rookie Surf Lifeguard Log Book Modules.
Course Pre-requisites
- 13 years of age by the 1st of October
- Able to swim 200 meters in a pool under 4:30mins
- Current member of a SLS club
Topics Covered
- Health, sun smart & conservation
- Surf & swimming skills
- Role of a surf lifeguard and patrolling
- Signals, flags & radio operations
- Rescue, releases & tube rescue
- First aid & emergency care
- Primary survey & CPR
- Practical surf skills
- Patrol equipment & clubhouse
- 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
For more information, please talk to our Director of Lifeguarding, Jimmy Bowden.
