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The Junior Lifeguard Program
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The Junior Lifeguard Program offers a unique aquatic alternative for those children who love the water and want a little more than just "lessons".
It keeps children interested and active in aquatics - especially quick learners and those caught between levels and programs. It is perfect for youth that thrive in an energetic learning environment and provides action packed fun for youth, 6 years of age and older.
The program is run to teach young people Water Safety and Life Saving skills, in a fun environment. It is run on a not-for-profit basis. All instructors are volunteers and receive no payment for their teaching and instructional time.The Junior LifeGuard Program is a fun environment where games and competitions are used to teach the children:-
The program is conducted by volunteer members of the club and all sessions (and children) are logged and tracked. Children progress through an introductory period of basic water safety; and will then progress through the ‘Swim & Survive’ series of awards. This progression would be expected to take between 1 year and 4 years depending on the child’s age and abilities. After the Swim & Survive awards they will aim for the ‘Bronze Star’ award, which is an introduction to the Bronze Medallion.
Who Can JoinLittle swimming or life saving experience (see below) is required to join the Junior Lifeguard Program. Junior Lifeguards must be:-
The Club has Capped the Junior Lifeguard program to 50 members (children).
Child Protection
All active members are required to obtain ‘Blue Cards’ in accordance with the Child Protection regulations. The Club is notified when an applicant is approved (or declined)
The program is broken into two strands, based primarily upon ability. Whilst the strands will have some overlapping activities, Cadet Lifeguards are challenged with a higher physical and skill level.
| Junior Lifeguard Strand | This strand is aimed at Children new to Life Saving Skills, it completes the Swim and Survive Series of Awards (Level 1-5) and is aimed at Children of grade 2 to grade 7 (ages 6 to 11+) |
| Cadet Lifeguard Strand | This strand is aimed at Children who have some Life Saving Skills and are seeking a more challenging environment. It completes Swim & Survive Awards and Bronze Star Rescue Awards, and is aimed at grade 7 to 9 (age 12 to 14) |
| Rookie Strand | Rookie Members are realy Senior Member's of the Club (aged 13-15), please refer 'How to Join' for Senior Members. |
Training
The Junior LifeGuard Program conducts two training sessions (during summer months only) each week:-
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Brisbane Session North Lakes, Pathways Leisure Centre The Corso, North Lakes Mango Hill Qld 4509 Tuesdays evenings, October to March Junior Strand : 5.30pm to 6.20pm Cadet Strand : 6.20pm to 7.10pm |
Caloundra Session Bulcock Beach On the beach in front of The Clubhouse 29 The Esplanade, Caloundra Qld 4551 Sunday mornings, October to March Junior Strand : 8.00am to 9.00am Cadet Strand : 9.00am to 10.00am |
Any Junior Lifeguard can attend whichever session they prefer (or both). Session activities at each location are likely to be very different. Children are requested to be ready 15 minutes before the session starts. Change rooms and toilets are available at both locations
Costs
All Junior Lifeguards are provided a ‘Beach Patrol’ t-shirt and Club Competition/Training Cap when joining.
Howto Join
Please contact the Junior Lifeguard Administrator (by telephone [0433 121 862] or Email [captain@caloundracity.asn.au]). A Junior Membership Application Form can be downloaded from here (202 kb). Please read the form carefully before signing, including the legal disclaimer.
| Item | Cost | Comment |
| Joining fee | $70 | for first child |
| Additional child members | $60 | for each additional child, of the same family, on the same application form |
| Training fee | $3 | per child,per session |
| Annual Renewal Fee | $40 | per child, shirt & cap not included |
Important Information
Newsletters
Tabled below are all Junior Lifeguard Newsletters.
| Newsletter No | Date | Link (will open in a new window) |
| 14 | April 2009 | Carnival Program 2009 |
| 14 | December 2008 | December 2008 |
| 13 | November 2008 | November 2008 |
| 12 | January 2008 | January 2008 |
| 11 | October 2007 | October 2007 |
| 10 | December 2006 | October 2006 |
| 9 | 2006 | Coming |
| 8 | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 7 | October 2006 | October 2006 |
| 6a | January 2006 | January 2006 |
| 6 | January 2005 | January 2005 |
| 5a | November 2005 | November 2005 |
| 5 | October 2004 | October 2004 |
| 4 | September 2004 | September 2004 |
| 3 | January 2004 | January 2004 |
| 2 | 2003 | Coming |
| 1 | January 2003 | January 2003 |
Information is correct as at April 2009, and is subject to change without notice.
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