Lifeguard Bookings

As a recognised emergency service, Surf Life Saving Tasmania provides highly trained and experience Lifeguards to provide both Water Safety and First Aid Services, across regional and rural areas throughout the state, to most aquatic environments both in-water and land-based.

Our Professional Lifeguards are experienced in and operate in different context to our volunteer lifesavers, they are highly skilled in rescue, resuscitation, treatment of both major and minor first aid, incident management, with strong customer service focus.

With Surf Life Saving Tasmania's extensive capabilities and resources, we provide exceptional event lifesaving services.   

Some events include:

• School / Outdoor Group Excursions
• Regattas
• Open Water Swims
• Triathlons

When?  SLST takes Lifeguard Bookings 12 months of the year. However, due to risk management, in relation to water temperature, the busiest period is between October through to the end of March. 

Pricing

Fees are based on per hour, per lifeguard basis.

• 1 - 3 Hours   $70.00 p/hr
• 4 Hours +     $60.00 p/hr

Please note:
Mileage may be charged for jobs considered outside of the operational areas
Surcharges apply for weekend and public holiday bookings. 

TO BOOK A LIFEGUARD

Please book early in advance to avoid disappointment, as it is not always guaranteed that we will have Lifeguards available on your chosen date(s).

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PLEASE NOTE:

MANY DATES BETWEEN NOW AND END OF DECEMBER 2023 ARE FULLY BOOKED AND LIFEGUARD REQUESTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

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Lifeguard bookings are preferred 1-2 weeks in advance. 

Lifeguard Booking Request Form

SLST Cancellation and Refund Policy