Appendix 1

The roles and functions that are proposed to be contracted to transfer to the RNLI from summer 2025

The role of a lifeguard which includes:

Water safety advice

Drowning prevention

Emergency response to water-based incidents,

Emergency response to life-threatening land-based incidents

Sun safety advice

Weather and tide information

Advice regarding barbecues and dog friendly beaches

Management of Lifeguards, which includes:

Recruitment

Training

Inductions

Ongoing mentoring

Equipment and Facilities:

Provide Uniforms

Complete beach risk assessments

Rescue equipment

Lifeguard stations

The wellbeing package which includes:

Providing pastoral care

Round the clock support

A counselling service