Qualified

Maranui Qualified Lifeguards help patrol Wellington beaches over the busy summer period from Labour Weekend in October through to Easter Weekend the following year.

Lifeguards undertake rigorous training to become qualified. Every year they must refresh their qualification by re-sitting the first aid and CPR components, passing a theory test and completing a timed swim or combination run-swim-run.

Through completing additional training, lifeguards can gain skills as IRB drivers, crewmembers or achieve advanced first aid qualifications. Patrol Captain and Surf Instructor are advance leadership and educational positions/ roles that lifeguards can work to. They can also use their lifeguard skills to compete in surf lifesaving competitions such as swim, paddleboards, beach sprints, beach flags, surfboats or canoes.

If you are a qualified Lifeguard (NZ) you are welcome to join Maranui SLSC and be a part of Maranui Surf Brigade keeping beaches safe.

For further details on refreshing your Lifeguard Award contact lifeguards@maranui.co.nz