Mentoring

mentoring program

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL. SHAPE THE FUTURE

Kickstart your growth through mentoring programs designed to inspire, guide, and empower—helping you build confidence, develop leadership skills, and form meaningful connections that last well beyond the beach.

MENTORING PROGRAMS

Helping Members Grow, Lead, and Succeed

The SLSQ Mentoring Program is designed to support new leaders, strengthen clubs and branches, and build a network of capable, confident surf lifesaving volunteers. Whether you're just starting in a club, branch, or state-level position, this program connects you with experienced mentors who can provide guidance, advice, and support as you navigate your leadership journey.

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Who Should Get Involved?

This program is ideal for Club, Branch, or state position holders who have less than two years’ experience in their role and want to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and gain insights from those who have been in similar positions.

Program Objectives

Support new leaders to help them settle into their roles and reduce turnover.
Develop capable, confident, and strong leaders within the surf lifesaving community.
Provide leadership development opportunities for both mentors and mentees.
Build more sustainable clubs through positive leadership and knowledge sharing.

How It Works

The 12-month program pairs new committee members with experienced volunteer mentors from across the state. Through regular check-ins, discussions, and shared experiences, mentors provide fresh perspectives, role-specific advice, and constructive feedback to help mentees grow in their positions.

By joining, you will:

Gain valuable insights into your role and how to navigate challenges.
Receive personalised support to help you develop leadership skills.
Expand your network and connect with other leaders across Queensland.
Build confidence to take on greater responsibilities and contribute effectively.

Why Mentoring Matters

Mentoring is more than just guidance—it’s about empowering new leaders, strengthening clubs, and ensuring long-term sustainability for surf lifesaving. By sharing knowledge and experiences, we can help shape the future of our movement and retain dedicated volunteers.

MENTOR REQUIREMENTS

To apply as a mentee, Members must:

Be a current financial member of an SLSQ affiliated Surf Life Saving Club/Entity
Hold a ‘Working with Children’ Blue Card and have completed the required child safety
courses.
Hold a current position on your club or branch executive/management committee (under 2
years) or Operational committee i.e. CTO, Club Captain, JAC, Surf Sports Officer, etc.
Must hold the SLSQ CYRM Induction and SLSQ Child Safe Awareness Induction

WOMENS MENTORING PROGRAM

Surf Life Saving Australia’s Women’s Mentoring Program was launched in 2020 and was designed to strengthen and support females in positions of leadership in Surf Life Saving.

The program pairs 20 mentors with 20 mentees who will support each other across the next 12 months. Facilitating empowerment, support and leadership skills will all be part of the program, which participants can then use and apply to their paid roles inside and outside of surf life saving, volunteer activities and everyday life.

For further information on all programs please contact the SLSQ Membership Services team at membership@lifesaving.com.au

mentoring program

mentoring program

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