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Gym Policy & Procedure: Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Procedure No - Adm002

This document outlines the gym policy and procedures for the Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Only financial club members who have paid gym fees and completed paperwork are allowed to use the gym. A Gym Officer is responsible for weekly safety inspections and making equipment recommendations. Members use the gym at their own risk without a trainer's program. The policy details membership application and key distribution procedures, as well as a code of conduct for gym use and safety.

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Gym Policy & Procedure: Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Procedure No - Adm002

This document outlines the gym policy and procedures for the Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Only financial club members who have paid gym fees and completed paperwork are allowed to use the gym. A Gym Officer is responsible for weekly safety inspections and making equipment recommendations. Members use the gym at their own risk without a trainer's program. The policy details membership application and key distribution procedures, as well as a code of conduct for gym use and safety.

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DICKY BEACH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB

PROCEDURE NO.ADM002
GYM POLICY & PROCEDURE
Document Control

Version Control

Date Version Details Author


23 April 2017 1 Initial Introduction of Procedure Secretary
20 October 2017 2 Review of document Secretary

Approval

Delegation Required for Approval: BOARD

Approving Officer: SECRETARY

Name: ______________________________

Position: _______________________________

Signature: _____________________________________

Date: ________________________

1. Purpose and Background

1.1 To guide members in the safe use of the Club’s gym and equipment.
1.2 To determine a safe and appropriate gym protocol for the benefit of members
qualified to use the facilities.

2 Policy Statement

2.1 The Board is solely responsible for the gym’s policies, rules and conditions
under which the gym may be used. The policies reflect the conditions
imposed by the Surf Club’s insurers and SLSQ policies and the Work Place
Health and Safety Act of Queensland.

2.2 Only financial active, award, reserve active, long service and Life Members
who have paid the nominated gym fees and completed all necessary
paperwork are allowed to access and use the club.

3. Care, use and safety

3.1 The Club shall exercise due diligence by ensuring work health and safety and
electrical obligations are met, by employing a qualified Gym Officer who shall
carry out weekly safety inspections and report to the Lifesaving Operations
Committee.
DICKY BEACH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB
PROCEDURE NO.ADM002
GYM POLICY & PROCEDURE
3.2 The Gym Officer shall have unlimited authority in monitoring the adherence to
the gym rules, safety of gym equipment and making recommendations for the
upgrading or replacement of Gym equipment.

3.3 Members training individually without a recognised personal training program


provided by a qualified trainer shall utilise the gym equipment at their own
risk.

4. Applicability:

4.1 This procedure applies to all members of the Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving
Club. The responsibility of implementing this policy/procedure rests with the
Board with the assistance of the Gym Officer.

5. Statutory/Constitution/By-Laws Requirements

5.1 This procedure specifically relates to clauses By-Laws 1.14(e) and 2.6; Work
Place Health and Safety Act of Queensland; and insurance policies governing
the Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

6. Considerations

6.1 The Gym Supervisor will be responsible for the operation of the gym including
equipment and members.
6.2 The Gym Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out a safety check of all
gym equipment on a weekly basis.
6.3 The Club Administrator will be responsible for gym application forms, an up to
date register of financial gym members, the issuing of gym keys and the
return of the gym keys when the member is no longer a financial member of
the gym.
7. Procedures

7.1 This procedure relates to By-Laws 1.14e.


7.2 Members wishing to access the gym must complete an application form for
membership and access to the gym. This form is available from the Club
Administrator or refer to the Policies and Procedures Manual (Template No.
TEMP015)
7.3 Members using the gym must be over 18 years of age unless they are in
company with a qualified gym instructor and working to a training plan
prepared by a qualified instructor.
7.4 The completed application form is to be provided to the Gym Officer. The
Club Captain in conjunction with the Surf Sports Officer will identify if the
member complies with the eligibility of using the gym consistent with
insurance and membership requirements.
DICKY BEACH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB
PROCEDURE NO.ADM002
GYM POLICY & PROCEDURE
7.5 The approving officer will then forward the form to the Club Administrator who
will then issue a key to that member and update the gym key holder register.
7.6 The Club Administrator will provide the member with the following forms,
which must be completed and handed back to the Club Administrator before a
key is issued:
7.6.1 Gym Induction Form (TEMP016);
7.6.2 Gym Waiver Form (TEMP017);
7.6.3 A Gym Pre-Activity Form (TEMP018); and
7.6.3 A copy of Procedure (ADM002).
7.7 Prior to using the gym at any time, members are to sign in and out in the
appropriate register found inside the gym.
7.8 The Club Administrator will provide a monthly updated list of gym members to
the:
7.8.1 The Gym Officer;
7.8.2 The Club Captain; and
7.8.3 The Surf Sports Officer.
8. Gymnasium Code of Conduct
8.1 A member using the gym must write their name and the date in the gym’s
sign-in / sign-out register. This register is located inside the entrance to the
gym.
8.2 No smoking, food or drink (other than water bottles or water cooler) is
permitted in the gym.
8.3 Equipment cannot be removed from the gym without gym officer’s approval.
8.4 Gym members must bring a towel when using the gym. The towel is for
hygiene purposes. Immediately after using the equipment, members are
required to wipe each piece of equipment.
8.5 The last person in the gym is responsible for switching off all electrical
equipment and lights upon leaving the gym.
8.6 Lifters must use collars and every set and must not drop weights on the floor.
8.7 Lifters must use spotters on all moderate to heavy sets.
8.8 Move weights from the racks to the bar only. Do not leave weights on the
floor.
8.9 Return all equipment to its allocated position.
8.10 Gym users must dress appropriately at all times:
8.10.1 Athletic shoes must be worn with laces tied at all times;
8.10.2 Lower body clothing – athletic shorts, tights or aerobic outfits;
8.10.3 Upper body clothing – t-shirts; singlets, sweat shirts and unaltered
tank tops;
DICKY BEACH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB
PROCEDURE NO.ADM002
GYM POLICY & PROCEDURE
8.10.4 Athletic hats are acceptable;
8.10.5 Prescription glasses are permissible. No sunglasses are permitted
unless suitable medical evidence supporting the wearing of them is
provided;
8.10.6 Any jewellery that may possibly injure a user, including rings and
necklaces are not permitted. Small earrings and items that cannot
inhibit or injure a user are permitted.
8.11 Any user who becomes aware of equipment becoming faulty is to isolate and
tag the equipment concerned.
8.12 For safety reasons, it is incumbent upon the members using the gym to
identify and report any member not complying with the gym policies and
procedures.

Authority

Tom Holmes
President

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