Junior Lifeguards - Information

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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".

The Junior Lifeguard Program 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:-

Water Safety,
Basic Rescue Techniques,
Safe Swimming Habits,
Basic Resuscitation, and
Team work & responsibility

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 Join

Little swimming or lifesaving experience (see below) is required to join the Junior Lifeguard Program.   Junior Lifeguards must be:-

• 6 years of age;
• Able to swim at least 25 metres;
• Able to tread water for 2 minutes (non stop); and
• Confident in deep water

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 Club has approximately 35 registered Junior Lifeguards.

Any Junior Lifeguard can attend whichever session they prefer (or both). Session activities at each location are likely to be very different.

Strands

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)

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