Swimming Ability

As a general guide

6 - 8 years
Delta squad: needs to be able to swim (any stroke) for at least 15 metres with their feet off the bottom.

8 - 11 years
Charlie squad need to be able to swim (any stroke) for at least 50 metres in waist deep water.
Bravo 2 squad is required to swim a minimum of 100 metre (and ideally 200 metre) in deep water, in the ocean.
Bravo 1 squad is required to swim a minimum of 200 metres in deep water, in the ocean.

Alpha Squads
Alpha 2 squad should be able to confidently complete a 200 metre buoy swim.
Alpha 1 squad should be able to confidently complete a 200 metre buoy swim under 4.5 mins.

Becoming a Rookie Guard

Once graduated from the Junior Surf Programme, our members can progress to a Rookie Guard, volunteering time on the beach and undertaking further study to progress to a qualified lifeguard position. 

Level 1

Confidence in the water
Theory questions on keeping safe at the beach

Level 2

Bodysurfing and wading technique
Nine theory questions

Level 3

50m pool swim
Catching waves
Theory questions covering surf lifeguard roles as well as keeping safe at the beach

Level 4

200m pool swim
Correct technique for duck diving
Identifying rips and wave types

Level 5

Increased skill development for surf swimming
Theory questions cover setting up for patrol and parts of the inflatable rescue boat (IRB)

Becoming a Rookie Guard

Targeting 13 year old Junior Surf Members, this is a transition programme for those wanting to become Surf Lifeguards. The programme can take up to 8 weeks to complete. 

  • Able to swim 200m in a pool under 4.5 mins

  • Current club member

  • Available to particpate in four patrols (minimum 12 hours total)

  • Complete all Rookie Surf Lifeguard Log Book Modules

Becoming a lifeguard, yes adults too!

We have volunteer and paid lifeguard positions available within our club. You must be at least 14 years old, be a member of a Surf Lifesaving Club, attend regular training sessions and pass the SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award Examination. We also offer an adult training programme. 

The exam comprises of: 

  • 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

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