Lifesaving at Coogee
In the 2024/25 season alone, our team of over 350 members delivered more than 6,000 hours of patrols, responded to 157 first aid incidents, and took 364 preventative actions to keep beachgoers safe. With advanced capability to save lives through Advanced Resuscitation, Pain Management, IRB, Rescue Water Craft, and drone operations, we’re equipped to protect beach goers. If you love the ocean, care about your community, and want to learn life-saving skills, become a lifesaver at Coogee Beach SLSC today.
Training
Our training equips volunteers with the skills, confidence, and qualifications to save lives in the surf, from first aid to advanced rescue operations.
Event Safety Services
Discover our tailored water safety services for schools, events and community groups, supporting safer beaches and stronger communities.
Becoming a lifesaver
There’s more than one way to wear the red and yellow at Coogee Beach SLSC. Whether you’re 13 and starting out with your Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), ready to step up with the Bronze Medallion from 15 years, or prefer to help from the shore as a Radio Operator, Drone Operator or First Aid Officer, there’s a place for you on our patrol team. You’ll gain valuable skills in rescue techniques, first aid, communication, and public safety while playing a vital role in protecting our community. Your journey to becoming a lifesaver starts here.
How to become a surf lifesaver:
Step 1: Join the club
Become a member of Coogee Beach SLSC.
Step 2: Choose a patrolling award
Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze Medallion, Radio Operator, Drone Operator or First Aid.
Step 3: Enrol in your chosen award
Patrol
Patrol members are the heart of Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club. As trained volunteers, they help keep our beachgoers safe by performing vital duties – from surf surveillance and first aid to setting up rescue equipment and responding to emergencies. When you become a lifesaver, you’ll be placed in a dedicated patrol group and rostered across the season to help protect our coastline, build your skills, and represent the club with pride. All Bronze patrolling members have access to the Gym free of charge if they complete a minimum of 25 hours of patrol each season.
Patrol calendar – 2025/2026 season
Ready to wear the red and yellow?
Become part of a passionate team keeping our beaches safe.
How to Join