How to become a lifeguard:
If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard please
email pacificsurf@xtra.co.nz
Requirements to become a Volunteer Surf Lifeguard
Minimum Age: 14
Member of a Surf Life Saving Club
Attend Surf Lifeguard training sessions
Pass the SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award Examination.
The exam comprises:
- 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes
- Rescue releases assessment in the pool
- Run/swim/run in the surf
- Tube rescue assessment
- Practical surf knowledge test and theory exam
Once you are qualified you can commence patrolling.
There is regular communication
through Facebook...like us now www.facebook.com/pacificslsc
Find out more about getting your Surf Lifeguard Award and
other opportunities for development here on the SLSNZ
website: www.surflifesaving.org.nz/membereducation.
