Who are still lifeguards at Bondi?

Current lifeguards at Bondi beach

• Aaron “Azza”/”Azza B” Buchan — Featured.
• Alexander “Alex” Koops.
• Andrew “Reidy” Reid — Featured.
• Andy Mole.
• Anthony “Harries” Carroll — Featured.
• Anthony “Glick” Glick — Featured.
• Ben “Quiggers” Quigley — Featured.
• Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins (Head-Lifeguard) — Featured and Starring.

Are there lifeguards at Bondi Beach?

Waverley Council employs professional lifeguards to protect visitors to Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches. These professional lifeguards wear blue uniforms and work 365 days a year. The first beach inspector, Dennis ‘Dinny’ Brown was appointed in 1913 to look after the swimmers at Bondi Beach.

How much does a lifeguard at Bondi Beach make?

Bosses of the award-winning documentary series, which has run for seven series and appears in 13 countries, have admitted that all 33 of the lifeguards appear on a “gratis” basis and apparently only receive on average a $60,000 (£40,000) salary per year.

Who are the lifeguards at Bondi Beach?

Waverley Council employs professional lifeguards to protect visitors to Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches. These professional lifeguards wear blue uniforms and work 365 days a year. The term lifeguard has been used since about 1994, prior to that the staff who patrolled the beach were known as beach inspectors.

How long do lifeguards work at the beach?

In addition to the front line work they provide information on surf and beach conditions to the public and give beach and water safety talks to schools and community groups. Seasonal Lifeguards are employed for the full swimming season on a 38-hour week on a 7 day rotating roster.

Is it safe to swim in Bondi Beach?

While what we see on TV and read about in media is pretty accurate, there are some things that go unspoken when it comes to this beach scene. Bondi Beach is no place for beginner swimmers.

What do you need to be a lifeguard in Sydney?

Anyone wishing to be a lifeguard should be proficient in surf lifesaving or professional lifeguarding with experience and knowledge of open ocean surf beaches in a wide range of conditions. We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal people who traditionally occupied the Sydney coast.