Supervises water safety personnel for Nippers, sports events and member training as required.
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 moreThe Surf Rescue Certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel.
Read moreWater safety requirements are normally managed at the club level. Speak to your Club to find out more. https://sls.com.au/club_directory/
You could progress to these participation opportunities from here:
The Patrol Captain is the principle leader of their patrol’s lifesaving functions on the beach. At the operational level, the major function of the Patrol Captain is to ensure effective beach management and rescue capabilities are established and maintained during their rostered watch.
Read moreThe 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 moreOverall management of Water Safety, First Aid and Emergency Services equipment, personnel and activities, in relation to specific surf lifesaving competitions.
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 core roles of the club vice president are to support the activities of the club president and to oversee the activities of committees.
Read moreAssessors support the high quality and nationally consistent assessment of specified Surf Life Saving awards.
Read moreFacilitators support the high quality and nationally consistent delivery and assessment of specified Surf Life Saving awards.
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.
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