WHAT WE DO

South Narrabeen SLSC is one of the 129 Surf Life Saving Clubs along the NSW coastline. Whilst the coastline is beautiful and dynamic, it is a sometimes dangerous place.

​The primary role of our volunteers is to save lives on our beach and protect beach-goers on weekends and public holidays each season (September-April).

Surf lifesavers are easily recognised by the famous red and yellow cap, and their bright red and yellow uniforms.

JOIN US today and become part of this iconic movement!

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Patrol roster

Patrol roster

For any changes please email lifesaving@snslsc.org.au

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Useful Links

South Narrabeen Surf Cam & Surf Report

Bureau of Meteorology

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches

Surf Life Saving NSW

Surf Life Saving Australia

SLS Beachsafe

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After hours
​Call Out Team
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Mike Renie - Co-ordinator
​Sarah Oaten
Grant Shapcott
Troy Stephen
James Ryburn

Things to remember when on patrol

• Remember when your patrols are, please be there on time, and if you can’t make it, organize a substitute and inform your patrol captain.
• The Streets tent must be erected on patrol and ALL patrolling members are to wear DHL patrol uniforms, a patrol cap and hat, and plenty of sunscreen.
• Make sure all equipment is cleaned and locked up at the end of the day.
• Also make sure that the radios are on charge.
• ​Each patrol MUST have an IRB driver and crew, ARTC and Spinal Management award
• If there is any equipment that is broken and needs to be repaired please inform your Patrol Captain.
• All patrolling members need to make themselves aware of the Patrol Operations Manual

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Parking Permits

Northern Beaches Council will issue a Parking Permits to Surf Life Saving Clubs under these conditions:

• Members and volunteers who are non-rate payers and perform surf life saving duties (i.e. you are a fully registered Patrol Member with a Bronze Medallion) are entitled to one (1) parking permit per person.

• Nippers are not permitted to submit an application and this includes nippers’ families and / or carers.
• All applications can only be sent via the Director of Administration. The Council will not accept any application sent directly to them.

How to apply for a parking permit:

• Print off the parking permit application form
• Complete the Member detail section including your Patrol number.
• Sign it, scan it and email it to secretary@snslsc.org.au

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What is the role of the patrol captain?

​Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of the Patrol Captain to ensure that identified high risk areas along their beach are appropriately covered with Surf Life Saving services in a proactive capacity. Dependant on conditions the patrol captain is responsible for the opening and closing of flagged areas and/or beaches.
The Patrol Captain should have a hand held radio scanning channels 2 and 3 with them at all times during the patrol so they are easily contactable by their fellow patrol members and SurfCom.

Duties:

• Liaising with the previous Patrol Captain/Lifeguard to identify any issues or hazards present
• Allocating responsibilities to team members in case of an emergency and/or rescue
• Ensuring all lifesaving equipment is checked before duty
• Selecting the safest area of the beach to erect the red and yellow flags
• Ensuring the safe positioning of lifesaving equipment
• Designating suitable areas for surfboard riders and/or body board riders
• Ensuring a proper buffer zone exists between the surf craft area and the swimming area
• Take immediate steps to report any serious breach of Surf Life Saving safety policies or any patrol deficiencies identified to the Club Captain
• Be aware of and abide by the Local Government Act
• Coordinating any search and rescue situation that may occur
• In the event of an incident assume command of the situation using the resources available to them and liaising with SurfCom, until the Duty Officer arrives
• Arranging with the Duty Officer for suitable debriefings and/or peer support for club members as required
• Ensuring the correct information is recorded in log books, report forms, etc
• Make themselves easily accessible to the general public to answer any questions

Knowledge and skills required:

• SLSA Bronze Medallion
• Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
• Other higher SLSA awards (desirable)
• Leadership skills
• Decision making skills
• Sound communication skills
• Professionalism
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure

On Warringah Council* beaches, the Patrol Captain must have completed the Honorary Beach Inspector training run by the Council.

​*Warringah Council now form part of Northern Beaches Council