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