Becoming a Lifesaver
Lifesaving is a job for all ages. The minimum age to become an active lifesaver is 13 years of age. The two main lifesaving awards and their prerequisites are:
Surf Rescue Certificate
- Be a minimum of 13 years of age on the date of the final assessment
- Have completed a 200 metre swim in five minutes in a pool or open water
Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
- Be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of the final assessment
- Have completed a 400 meter swim in nine minutes in a pool or open water
Most lifesaving clubs run bronze camps, usually in November/December each year. The camps typically run over a week period and are designed as a live-in training environment.
Clubs also deliver training to suit schools, community groups and individuals, with the focus on ease of delivery and catering to the individuals/groups availability.
Remember that lifesaving does not limit members to water-based activities.
We are actively seeking volunteers in all areas of the organization. Lifesaving offers awards and certificates in:
- Resuscitation (Basic and Advanced)
- First Aid (Advanced Emergency Care)
- Powercraft Vehicles (Offshore & Inshore)
- Radio Communications
- Operations Vehicles (4WDs & ATVs)
- Administration & Financial activities
Why we need you
Mornington Life Saving Club needs to maintain and resource our beach patrol activities which are provided as a free community service to the beach going public thanks to those members who dedicate their time and energy to training, patrolling and volunteering at the club. Your membership is an investment for life in your own safety as well as the safety and well being of everyone important to you.
Join Mornington Life Saving Club today and make an investment for life.
You can make a difference
This is your opportunity to make a change in your life and the lives of your family and friends. One day they may be drowning or hurt and you will be the one with the skills necessary to help them.
Volunteering as a lifesaver gives a great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and make a significant contribution to your local community and the beach going public.
Don’t Like Getting Wet? Can’t Swim? No Problem – always something to suit everyone.
If active lifesaving is not your thing, clubs can offer skilled opportunities in support roles such as:
- radio communications
- first aid
- administrative support
- competition officials
- trainers and coaches
- leadership development