Description
Main role is to steward on New Year Day either on road closure points or assisting swimmers out of the water. There is normally a crowd of six to seven thousand People watching the event and three hundred swimmers in the water. Road closure is to ensure that no vehicles come past the road closure points except ambulance or Fire Brigade , you will be give training prior to the day on aspects of health and safety.
Assisting swimmers out of the cold water you will be positioned on land at the top of a wall ladder and your role is to oversee the swimmer safely to the top verbally engaging with them to ensure they are okay.
There is a briefing on the 31st December at 1pm at the Clubhouse to ensure that everyone knows their specific role and again on the day of the event. You will be given a high viz vest and you will wear a lifejacket if your duties are at the top of the ladder.
Organisation aims and objectives
A) Promote and manage the teaching, knowledge and practice of one or more Aqua Sports, in accordance with paragraph C2.2 and C2.5 of the SASA Constitution. B) The main purpose of the club is to provide facilities, opportunities and encouragement for members.
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Restrictions
Experience required: You should be aware of Health & Safety.
Travel details: Because of no buses on the 1st January we can arrange to get you a lift to the venue
Minimum age: 14
Support
Expenses details: Please note: No expenses are paid for this opportunity
Taster available: Yes
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet