Thank you for your interest in becoming a Life Saver with Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club.
Surf Life Saving is the core of the surf club. As a club, we are responsible for the patrolling of the beach and the safety of hundreds of thousands of beach goers every year. The lifesaving patrolling season commences on the first weekend of the September school holidays and continues every weekend and public holiday through until the first weekend in May.
There are many ways you can be involved and it is a great way to give back to the community, make friends and learn new skills.
Becoming a Lifesaver at Mooloolaba
To become a fully qualified surf lifesaver on beach patrol you will need to join Mooloolaba and gain your SRC or Bronze Medallion.
The Bronze Medallion is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. As a Bronze Medallion holder, you will have the required skills and knowledge relating to surf awareness, rescue techniques, radio communication, CPR and first aid.
You are responsible for patrolling the beach and ensuring that the public remain safe, and may be called upon to perform rescues on the board or with the tube, as well as execute preventative actions.
The Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) is a stepping stone towards gaining a Bronze Medallion and provides participants with basic skills and knowledge of first aid, rescues, and CPR, enabling them to patrol as part of a patrol team. This is the perfect pathway from junior activities to patrolling ranks or for parents/guardians who wish to act in the role of water safety personnel during nipper programs, sports carnivals or training.
What are the entry requirements for Bronze Medallion?
- Be a financial member of Mooloolaba SLS club: Click Here.
- Hold a current blue card (if over 18 years of age)
- Complete member protection courses (Child Safe Awareness & Child Youth Risk Management Strategies)
- Be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date.
- Be able to complete an unaided swim of 400 metres in 9 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool not less than 25 metres in length on Day 1 of the course. You will also be required to provide a swim time (self-timed) when you enrol on a course.
What are the entry requirements for Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)?
- Be a financial member of Mooloolaba SLS club: Click Here.
- Hold a current blue card (if over 18 years of age)
- Complete member protection courses (Child Safe Awareness & Child Youth Risk Management Strategies)
- Be at least 14 years of age on the final assessment date.
- Be able to complete an unaided swim of 200 metres in 5 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool not less than 25 metres in length on Day 1 of the course. You will also be required to provide a swim time (self-timed) when you enrol on a course.
How long does the course take to complete?
The Bronze Medallion and SRC course typically take 6-8 weekends or a shorter intensive course to complete. The course schedules can vary depending on trainer availability, weather conditions, and facility availability, and specific schedules will be issued for each course.
How do you enrol?
If you meet the entry requirements listed above and you are ready to get started on your journey to become a Life Saver with Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club, please complete your details below to express your interest, and we will be in touch when a course becomes available!
If you have any questions, please contact Nikki at education@mooloolabaslsc.com.au or 0460 291 028.