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:
- 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.
- Complete a mission test of a 400m swim, 800m run, 400m board paddle, and 800m run in under 25 minutes.
- Complete a tube rescue of an unconscious patient 100m out at sea
- Complete a board rescue of a novice swimmer 200m out at sea.
- 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. For more information, please refer to the SLS Sydney Gold Medallion Assessment Announcement.
EOIs have now closed. Please check the Member Events page for upcoming course dates.