The Silver Medallion Beach Management provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience required to manage a lifesaving or lifeguarding team in emergency and non-emergency situations.
To undertake this role you need to hold or obtain the following qualifications and prerequisites:
There are no specific qualifications
The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
Read moreBe proficient in ONE of the following:
Contact the Education Manager at your State Centre to find out how to join a Silver Medallion Beach Management training course. https://sls.com.au/state-centres/
You could progress to these participation opportunities from here:
The role of the duty officer is to support patrol captains in ensuring the beach going public is exposed to minimal risk at our beaches. Duty officers may also be called on to assist in search and rescue incidents.
Read moreThe Gold Medallion provides participants with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirements for work in the professional lifeguard industry.
Read moreA Gold Medallion Lifesaver has the advanced skills needed to rescue and provide emergency care - alone if necessary.
Read moreSupervises water safety personnel involved in SLS activities.
Read moreTrainers provide members with the opportunity to pass on their skills and knowledge to similar-minded and passionate members through a formal learning process. As a Trainer you will be able to conduct courses, both SLSA Awards and Nationally Recognised Units, if you currently hold the relevant award in which you wish to train.
Read moreIf you can do this role but would like to use your skills in another area in our organisation here are some other options for you to consider:
The Club Captain is the operational leader within the club.
Read moreThe Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crewperson course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations
Read moreOfficials who choose to fulfil specific officiating role/s and who work with participants (non-bronze proficient, Surf Rescue Certificate qualified or bronze proficient) who are actively competing in a club / branch / state surf sport competition environments. Officiating roles may include: • Marshall / Check-Marshall • Starter / Check-starter • Recorder • Timekeeper • Finish Judge
Read moreSupervises water safety personnel involved in SLS activities.
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