The SLSA Gold Medallion provides members with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirements for work with the Australian Lifeguard Service in NSW.

This benchmark includes:

1. Swim 800m in under 14 minutes in an open-water course not more than 400m in length or a swimming pool of no less than 25m in length, unaided and in freestyle.
2. Complete a mission test of a 400m swim, 800m run, 400m board paddle, and 800m run in under 25 minutes.
3. Complete a tube rescue of an unconscious patient 100m out at sea
4. Complete a board rescue of a novice swimmer 200m out at sea.
5. Perform a complex patient rescue, including selecting equipment, returning the victim to shore and treating the victim appropriately, and completing post-operational requirements.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members receive the SLSA Gold Medallion. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

Entry Requirements:

• Financial Member of Tamarama SLSC
• Minimum Age of 17 years
• Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion
• Proficient SLS First Aid award
• Proficient Advanced Resuscitation Techniques certificate
• Proficient Silver Medallion Beach Management or Silver Medallion Patrol Captain

Course duration:

A minimum of 1 full day* to complete the fitness benchmarks.

EOIs close TBA.