This section is displayed to supply information to intending Surf Lifeguards and to give an indication of the standards of minimum recommended competencies required by International Life Saving. RLSS is a member of ILS.

 INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION

Headquarters for the World Water Safety, Gemeenteplein 26-3010. Leuvan - Belgium 

Tel: (32.16) 35.35.00 - Fax: (32.16) 35.01.02

SURF LIFEGUARD

Minimum recommended competencies : A Surf Lifeguard is a person who will be regularly assigned to protect life and safety in the surf environment. The following are the minimum competencies recommended by International Life Saving Federation for a Surf Lifeguard. ILS recognises that many of its Member Federations have standards that exceed these minimums, based on the circumstances presented in their own countries. ILS encourages the highest possible standards in lifeguarding, and merely provides the following as a recommended minimum competencies.

LEARNING OUTCOME 1 : Perform water-based fitness skills in a pool environment.

Assessment Criteria

1.1 Swim 50m in less than 50 seconds with the head above water.

1.2 Swim 400m in less that 8.00 minutes without using equipment.

1.3 Run-Swim-Run (Run 200m, Swim 200m and Run 200m) within 8.00 minutes.

LEARNING OUTCOME 2 : Demonstrate underwater rescue without equipment in a pool environment.

Assessment Criteria

2.1 Swim 25 m underwater without breaking the surface. While swimming underwater retrieve three (3) objects placed 5m apart, with one (1) in the deepest end of the pool.

LEARNING OUTCOME 3 : Demonstrate combined rescue without equipment in a surf environment.

Assessment Criteria

3.1 Perform combined rescue technique in the following sequence:

- Lifesaving entry (wading, porpoising, swim); then

- Perform rescue of conscious victim which is minimum of 100m away from shore

LEARNING OUTCOME 4 : Simulate the use of land-based rescue skills.

Assessment Criteria

4.1 Lift conscious patient and transport him over a minimum distance of 25m using a recognised patient transport technique.

4.2 Perform simulated rescue using a throwing aid to a conscious victim in the water over a minimum distance of 10m.

LEARNING OUTCOME 5: Perform emergency response techniques including advanced resuscitation and first aid techniques.

Assessment Criteria

5.1 Perform patient management techniques  (NEW PROTOCOLS 2005)

5.2 Perform CPR including:

- Adult - Child - Baby

- Demonstrate use of a Barrier Mask

5.3 Identify and perform first aid techniques for managing injury and emergency including:

- Patient management

- Identify and managing injuries (i.e. shock, fractures, arterial and venal bleeding, spinal injury etc.)

- Use of appropriate rescue and first aid equipment.

Here are a number of variables that will affect the performance and assessment of the learning outcomes. These may include:           

Regulation approved by the ILS Board of Directors and ratified by the ILS General Assembly.

This Section is displayed  to supply information to intending Surf Lifeguards  and to give a indication of the standards of minimum fitness required by RNLI

Why become an RNLI beach lifeguard?

We have 178 years experience of saving life at sea, which means you'll be in good hands. Whether you join us as a paid or volunteer Lifeguard, we'll support, encourage you and provide access to additional training. With this additional training you'll have the opportunity to use the best rescue equipment, including inflatable rescue boats (IRB's), rescue water craft (jet skis) and quad bikes. For those joining as paid lifeguards we offer good rates.

Full time positions will be five days per week, but flexibility may be required. You'll be part of a proud heritage, so we're looking for not only excellent lifeguards, but also great ambassadors for our name. The SLSA of GB (NARS - BL) or RLSS UK (NBLQ) award or internationally recognised equivalent is required. All our lifeguards have to pass a new fitness test, so you must be able to swim 400m in 7 minutes 30 seconds (200m of which must be completed in less than 3 minutes 30 seconds), run 200m on soft sand in 40 seconds and swim 25m underwater and return on the surface in less than 50 seconds

Will you be 18 or Above by April 2004 ?

Are you a Qualified Beach Lifeguard ?

Are you a full active member of a lifesaving club ?

Lifeguards are required to meet the following minimum standards of fitness:
200m pool swim in 3.5 minutes,
400m pool swim in 7.5 minutes,
25m pool swim underwater and 25m surface swim consecutively in 50 secs,
200m beach run in 40 secs

It will be compulsory to perform these competencies as part of an interview.

Can you currently meet these standards?

CONTACT :

BEACH RESCUE
RNLI
WEST QUAY ROAD
POOLE
DORSET
BH15 1HZ

T 01202 663553
F 01202 663550
E beachrescue@rnli.org.uk

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