SLS Lifeguards are employed around Australia by the Australian Lifeguard Service.
To undertake this role you need to hold or obtain the following qualifications and prerequisites:
The Gold Medallion provides participants with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirements for work in the professional lifeguard industry.
Read moreThe Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
Read moreThe Pain Management Certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge required by current members or employees of SLSA or its affiliated bodies to be permitted to carry and administer methoxyflurane as a basic pain management technique.
Read moreThe Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC) teaches the principles of airway management and oxygen aided resuscitation.
Read moreThe Silver Medallion Beach Management provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience required to manage a lifesaving or lifeguarding team in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Read moreThe First Aid course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available.
Read moreLifeguards require the fitness to
Lifeguard recruitment is managed by your State Centre. Contact the Lifeguard Manager at your State Centre for further details. https://sls.com.au/state-centres/
You could progress to these participation opportunities from here:
The role of the duty officer is to support patrol captains in ensuring the beach going public is exposed to minimal risk at our beaches. Duty officers may also be called on to assist in search and rescue incidents.
Read moreOverall management of Water Safety, First Aid and Emergency Services equipment, personnel and activities, in relation to specific surf lifesaving competitions.
Read moreIf you can do this role but would like to use your skills in another area in our organisation here are some other options for you to consider:
The Patrol Captain is the principle leader of their patrol’s lifesaving functions on the beach. At the operational level, the major function of the Patrol Captain is to ensure effective beach management and rescue capabilities are established and maintained during their rostered watch.
Read moreSupervises water safety personnel involved in SLS activities.
Read moreAge managers are responsible for running activities for their group of nippers on the day, and encouraging children to learn and progress in their surf lifesaving activities.
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