EVENT LIFEGUARD - INTRODUCTION MODULE
Course Overview
The Event Lifeguard - Introduction Module is an online course for any member wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in the Event Lifeguard space. This particularly module focuses on the role as a lifeguard on the shore, in the water or on a board during the many and wide ranging events Surf Life Saving members are involved with.
Course Information
Prerequisites:
- Current member of a SLS club
- Surf Lifeguard award (refreshed)
- Minimum Age 14
- For Events that require Lifeguards to be on a rescue board then the Board Rescue Module is a required prerequisite.
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Delivered by: Online course in our Member Portal
Outcomes
At the completion of the online course candidates will be able to:
Health and Safety
- Describe what a hazard is and the risk associated with the hazard in a competition environment.
- Demonstrate how you would apply control measures to reduce risks at a competition.
- Describe and identify potential victim types during a competition.
- Identify what you need to bring to the competition as an event lifeguard?
Event Lifeguard Role
- Describe what your role is as an Event Lifeguard
- Describe appropriate ways of positioning and observing events as a lifeguard.
- Describe appropriate ways of positioning and observing events on a board.
- Describe how you might adapt your lifeguarding approach at a junior surf competition compared to an external event with adults.
- Overview on Missing person at sea Lifeguard roles and responsibilities (search methods and procedure).
Event Lifeguarding Planning
- Overview of the management hierarchy of a competition for internal events and external events.
- Overview of competition programmes and volunteer schedules.
EVENT SAFETY
Surf Life Saving New Zealand provides high quality Event Water Safety services for public events in, on or near water.
Our service includes:
- Advice to event organisers/managers
- Aquatic Safety Management Plan creation
- Sanctioning of Surf Life Saving Club to provided
- SLSNZ branded equipment and resources
- qualified and trained lifeguards.
For the full information on support for your next Competition or event click here.