Lifeguarding

Papamoa Volunteer Lifeguards are a group of qualified individuals that are united under a common goal:

"The Prevention of Death and Injury on our beach"

Lifeguards are also involved in medical emergencies, first aid, search operations and after hours call-outs.

PSLSC patrols a stretch of beach 14.5km long and relies heavily on "roving patrols" to cover this area.

We have an ever growing group of volunteers that patrol weekends and public holidays during the summer period from Labour Weekend to Easter.During the peak summer period, full time professional lifeguards also patrol the beach on weekdays.

PSLSC also has a volunteer "Call Out Rescue Squad" that is on call 24 hours a day (outside standard patrol hours) to aid in emergencies.

Qualifications/Requirements

14 years (Minimum Age)

Must be a member of a Surf Life Saving Club to commence Lifeguard training

Pass the Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) Award examination comprising of:

  • 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes
  • Run / Swim / Run in surf
  • Resuscitation Test
  • Rescue Test
  • Theory questions
  • Practical Surf Knowledge test

Once qualified, Lifeguards begin patrolling and are then eligible to use Lifeguard equipment, take part in Surf Sports, attend further courses and use the Club facilities.

16 years

Attend and pass Senior Lifeguard School Pre-requisite Awards comprising of:

17 years

(as per above PLUS ...)