managers
Team manager
Take the reins and manage a team of nippers or senior athletes as they go for gold in competition.
A Team Manager is responsible for the team from the time they depart for a competition until they return back home. It is essential that you have great time management and organisational skills and are able to effectively oversee the safety and well-being of all team members. You are also responsible for attending official meetings to ensure that all athletes and coaches are kept up-to-date with scheduling, requirements and competition changes at carnivals.
In the role of a Team Manager you will also look after aspects of the budget, sponsorship, fundraising, team uniform, equipment, transport, and team catering
REQUIREMENTS
All team managers must be
- A minimum of 18 years old;
- A current surf lifesaving member; and
- Hold a valid Blue Card.
It is also recommended that you have a detailed knowledge of the current Surf Sports Manual and Surf Life Saving policies. Outside of this, the only requirement is a passion and willingness to give back and help others reach their best in the sport
age manager
Use your experience and passion for youth development to mentor a group of nippers to become the next generation of lifesavers
Age Managers play a crucial and fundamental role within the Junior Activities program, taking responsibility for the care, safety, well-being and development of junior lifesavers. As an Age Manager, you will provide young members within the movement with the skills, knowledge and experience to assist their development from nippers into future lifesavers. The goal is to enrich the lives of junior members through the delivery of surf life saving knowledge and skills in a fun and safe aquatic environment.
Depending on the size of the group of juniors that you are working with, you may be supported by an assistant or other qualified coaches and trainers who can teach specific skills
REQUIREMENTS
Age managers are required to:
- be 18 years of age if you are working with under-6 or under-7 groups
- be 15 years of age (minimum) – if managing children in the age groups under 8 upwards
- hold a valid Blue Card
- hold an Age Managers Accreditation
- hold an Observers Award, Surf Rescue Certificate or SLSA Bronze Medallion