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SLSA Age Managers CoursePresenters Guide
3rd Edition
SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 2
About the Age Managers Course 3
Role as an Administrator 6
Role as an Instructor 7
Role as Facilitator 8
Workbook Suggested Answers 9
Certification 11
Third Party Form 12
Table of Contents
SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 3
The aim of the Age Manager Course is to provide new Age Managers with an entry level and a developmental program for people wishing to assist with the development of junior members, and, if desired, to pursue a career in surf life saving that can branch out from the role of an age manager.
Course Learning Outcome
• Understandtherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheagemanager• Developstrategiestoworkwithchildren,parents,coaches,officialsandclubadministrators•Manage risk in the beach safety environment• Caterforphysical,emotionalandsocialdevelopmentofjuniorsintheircare• Safelyconducttrainingsessions,ensuringfunandparticipationthroughgamesandactivities• Utilisearangeofcommunication,teachingandbehaviourmanagementstrategies
Course Requirements
TheAgeManagersCoursecomprisesofbothon-the-beachandoff-the-beachtraining.Thelearningprogrammustbecompletedwithinatwelve(12)monthperiodstartingfromthedateofcompletionoftheoff-the-beachcomponentofthecourse.TheAgeManagersCourseincludes the following;
• Off-the-beachtraining(workshoporonlinemodule)•On-the-beach training (beach skills session)•On-the-beach training (third party form)
Off-the-beach Training
Theoff-the-beachtrainingprovidesthetheorycomponentofthecourse.Thiscanbeconductedasafacetofaceworkshoporonline.
About the Age Managers Course
SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 4
Workshop
IfyouchoosetoconductthetrainingasaworkshopyoushouldusetheAgeManagersCoursePowerPointpresentation.Thisprovidestheslides and some presenter’s notes. It is recommended you familiarise yourself with the content and have the notes pages handy when presentingtoensureyouarecoveringalltherequiredcontent.
Someoftheslidesprovideanopportunitytoinsertyourowncluborstatespecificdetails.Ensureyouupdatetheseslidesbeforepresenting.
Workshopparticipantsarerequiredtocompleteaworkbook.Timeisallocatedduringthecourseforthistobecompleted.SuggestedanswerstoworkbookquestionsareprovidedinthisPresentersGuide.Theseanswersshouldbeusedasaguideonlyduetotheopen-endednatureofthequestions.
Theworkshopisscheduledfordeliveryover3hours,inclusiveofa15mincoffeebreak.Youshouldconsidersettinguparesourceexpoforparticipantstolookatduringthebreak.ThiswouldincludeallrecoursesrelevanttoAgeManagers(JDR,JuniorSkillsandCoachingDVD,SkillsPosters etc)
Some things to remember when preparing for the workshop:
• Ensureappropriateroomfordelivery• Confirmationtoparticipants(e.g.email)•Data projector/laptop/screen• PowerPoint (with club and state based changes included)• PrintParticipantWorkbooks• SkillsDVD,Flipchart• JDRandAgeManagersGuides• Attendancesheet• Organiseteaandcoffeeetc• Organiseset-upofresourceexpo
Online Module
Anonlinelearningmoduleisalsoavailableforparticipantstocompletetheoff-the-beachtrainingintheirowntime.ItisveryeasyforparticipantstoaccessusingLifesavingOnline.Simplyprovidethemwithacopyoftheinstructionsprovidedforcompletingthecourseonline(seeresourcesectionbelowformoreinformation).
AsthereareactivitiesthroughouttheAgeManagersCourseonlinetotestparticipantsunderstandingofthecontent,participantsdonotneedto complete a workbook.
ParticipantwillhoweverberequiredtosignaCodeofConductandalsohavetheirCertificationandThirdPartyformscompletedandsubmitted.TheseformsareavailableintheAgeManagersCourseOnlineParticipantsInformationwhichcanbefoundintheresourcesectionoftheAgeManagersCourseOnline.Theyarealsoavailableinthisguideforyoutoprintandsupplytoonlineparticipantsduringtheon-the-beach training.
Ensureyouprovideparticipantswiththedetailsabouttheon-the-beachtrainingincludingwhenandwherethesessionwillbeheld.
On-the-beach Training
Theon-the-beachtrainingprovidesthepracticalcomponentofthecourse.Asthenamesuggests,thesesessionsshouldbeconductedonthebeach.
Makesureyouprovidedetailsabouttheskillssessionandmentoringsessionstobothworkshopandonlinecourseparticipants.
Beach Skills Session
The beach skills season provides an overview of core surf and beach skills. This session should be completed with the assistance of club coacheswhocanprovideanoverviewoftheparticularnatureofthebeach/waterconditionsandthebasicskillsjuniorsneedtodevelop.These include:
About the Age Managers Course (continued)
Sprint Flags Swim Board
• Differencetograss• Basictechnique(feet,legs,
arms, posture)• Starting• Finishing
• Startingposition•Up and run•Dive
• Differencetopool•Wading• Stroketechnique• Bearing• Finalwadeandrun
• Carrying and care• Start• Balance on board•Wavenegotiation• Catching waves• Finish
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Third Party Form
Participants’arerequiredtoworkwithanexperiencedAgeManagermentorintheirclubtocompletetheThirdPartyReportandhaveitsignedoffbyanapprovedassessor/mentor.Itisexpectedthatalltasksrequiredarecompletedover6hoursonthebeachundertheguidanceofanexperiencedAgeManager.
Oncecompletedtheformshouldbesubmittedtothecoursepresenterorstateoffice.Makesureyouinformparticipantsofthecorrectprocedure for your club.
Resources
Thereareanumberofrecoursesavailabletoassistyoutodeliverthecourse.AllcoursespecificresourcescanbefoundontheSLSASecureResourceLibrary.YourclubadministratorwillhaveaccesstothisareaoftheSLSAwebsite(www.sls.com.au).AgeManagersCourseResourcescanbefoundinthefollowinglocation:Clubresources/DevelopmentResources/JuniorDevelopmentResourceKit/AgeManagersResources.
Resourcesinclude:
• Age Managers Course PowerPoint• Age Managers Course Workbook• AgeManagersCourseOnlineParticipantInformation•How to Age Managers Online• AgeManagersGuide• AgemanagersCourseForms
AllpoliciesreferredtointhecoursecanbefoundontheSLSAwebsite(www.sls.com.au).Thesecanbeaccessedbyallmembers.AllSLSApoliciescanbefoundClubandMemberResources/SLSAPolicyandAwardCriteria/SLSAPolicies.Youwillneedtorefertoyourstateofficewebsitesforstatespecificpolicies.
Other resources that will help you in the delivery of this course include:
• JuniorDevelopmentResourcesKit(JDR)• JuniorCoachingManual• JuniorCoachingandSkillsDVD• JuniorSkillsPosters
ContactyourstateofficeabouttheseoranyotherresourcesrequiredtohelpyoudelivertheAgeManagersCourse.
About the Age Managers Course (continued)
SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 6
ItishelpfultounderstandthetasksandresponsibilitiesoftheAgeManagerCoursePresenterwithinthreebroadroles.Asadministrator,youleadparticipantsthroughtheAMCtrainingpackage.Asinstructor,youmakesureparticipantsunderstandtheconceptsandskills.Asfacilitator,youprovideopportunitiesforparticipantstomakediscoveriesandconsidertheapplication,oftheconceptsandskillsintheirclubcontext.
Administrator
AsadministatoryouareresponsibleforleadingparticipantsthroughtheAMC.
Todothiseffectively,youneedto:
• Givecontentoverviews• Provideclearandcompleteinstructions•Make bridges between modules• Keepparticipantsfocussed• Staywithintimeframes•Distribute and collect materials•Managequestions/differencesaboutschedule,contentandprocedures
Asaresultoftheabove,participantswill:
• Alwaysknowwhytheyareundertakingactivities• Understandhowtheactivitiesrelatetoandbuildononeanother• Feelgoodaboutthepaceofthetrainingsession• Havenodifficultyunderstandingandfollowinginstructions
Asaresult,thesessionstaysontrack,isnotrushed,andfinishesontime.
Role as an Administrator
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Instructor
Asinstructor,youmakesureparticipantsunderstandtheconceptsandknowhowtousetheskillscorrectly.
Todothiseffectively,youneedto:
• Present,explainandanswerquestionsaboutconceptsorskills• Providerelevantexamplestoclarifylearningpoints• Askquestionstoensureparticipantsunderstandthecontent•Model skill use• Providebalancedfeedbackandrecognitiontocoachskilluse• Summarise key learning points
Asaresultoftheabove,participantswill:
• Acquirecourseconceptsandskills• Giveexamplesoftheconceptsandskillsintheireverydayexperiences• Askquestionswhensomethingisnotclear• Practiceskillscorrectly• Acceptfeedbackfromyouandotherparticipants• Share the responsibility for their own learning• Leavethetrainingwithasenseofaccomplishment
Role as an Instructor
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Facilitator
Asfacilitator,youguideparticipantsinmakingdiscoveries,sharingexperiencesandfeelings,andconsidertheon-the-beachapplicationoftheAMC concepts and skills.
Todothiseffectively,youneedto:
• Askapplication-relatedquestions• Fostertheexchangeofparticipantideas,opinionsandfeelingsabouttheconceptsandskills• Allowparticipantsconcernstosurface• Guideproductivediscussionsandallowparticipantstoarriveattheirownconclusions
Asaresultoftheabove,participantswill:
• ExpresstheirtrueopinionsorconcernsaboutthetrainingcontentanditsapplicationtotheAMrole• Are challenged to think about things they have not already thought about• Lookforwardtousingthecourseconceptsandskillsonthebeach• Take what is useful to them from the session and apply it back in their club
Althoughthereisonerolethatismoreappropriatethananotherforparticulareffectsatparticulartimesduringthetraining,thereisno‘right’roleatanygiventime.Theeffectivenessofyourroledependsuponwhatistobeachievedduringanactivity,ortheappropriatenessofaroleinaparticularsituation.
YourabilitytomasterallthreerolesoftheAMCPresentersignificantlyincreasesyoureffectivenessinachievingthedesireddynamicsandinteractionwithintheAMCgroup.
Role as Facilitator
SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 9
ThefollowingprovidesuggestedanswersfortheAgeManagersCourseWorkbookquestions.Usetheseanswersasaguidelineonlyasmanyofthequestionsaskedareopenendedandmayreceiveavarietyofresponsesthatmayalsobecorrectbutnotlisted.
Role of Age Manager (Module 1)
1. Why do you want to become an Age Manager?
Answers may include the following word or terms
•Development of junior members•Deliver a program• Learnaboutthebeachandstayingsafe•Help junior members have fun
2. What are the four key skills you might need to be successful as an Age Manager?
• Take responsibility for the learning of the group• Beapositiverolemodel• Ensuresafetyandwellbeing•Development knowledge•Work as part of a team• Plan and prepare• Instilenjoymentandfun
3.Whatdoes‘dutyofcare’mean?
• Provide a safe environment• Planactivities• Evaluateforinjury•Matchchildrenaccordingtoage,height,weight,maturity,skilllevelandexperience• Providesafeandproperequipment• Closelysuperviseactivityandminimiserisk•Develop clear rules• Ensureaccuratereportsarekept
4.WhatqualitiesdoyoubringtotheroleofanAgeManager?
•Understand the surf / knowledge• Passionate about surf lifesaving• Caring and understanding• Inclusive• Funandenergetic
Creating a Safe Environment (Module 2)
1. Why is safety and wellbeing of junior members a key priority for an Age Manager?
• AllmembershavetherighttobesafewithinSurfLifeSaving• Juniormembersneedadditionalassistanceinstayingsafe•Members are under our care as age managers – therefore our responsibility• Needtoensuremembersareprotectedandsafeatalltimes
2. What are the four key elements of the Age Manager’s Code of Conduct?
• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofothers• Be fair, considerate and honest in dealing with others•Makeacommitmenttoprovidingqualityservice•MaintainadhesiontoSLSA’sstandards,rules,regulations,policies•Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility• Contributetoprovisionofasafeenvironmentforallactivities
Workbook Suggested Answers
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Growth Development and Learning
1.Whatimpactdoesthevaryingmaturation(growthanddevelopment)levelofjuniorshaveontheactivitiesprovidedbytheAgeManager?
• Allyoungpeopleexperiencesignificantchangesingrowthanddevelopmentatdifferenttimes• Recognitionofindividualneedsisimportantandalwaysneedstobeconsidered• SLSactivitiesshouldbeorganisedsothatyoungpeoplehaveapositiveexperienceregardlessofdevelopmentstatus• Activitiesshouldbefocussedonfunandlearning
2.Whatarethefivestagesofskilldevelopmentthatchildrenmovethroughintheirsportingdevelopment?
• Play• BroadExperiences• Progression• Specialisation• RecreationalParticipation
3.Whyisunderstandingdifferencesinlearningstylesimportant?
Many styles within a group- need to ensure all are catered for
• ListeningLearners:(auditory)learnbestthroughtalkingthingsthroughanddiscussions• SeeingLearners:(visual)learnbestwithpictures,diagramsetc• Touch/ExperienceLearners:(kinaesthetic)learnbestwithahands-onapproach
4. What phases do people go through to learn?
• Perception• Translation• Performance• Feedback
Age Manager in Action (Module 4)
1.Whatarethefourkeystepswhenyouaredemonstratingskills?Whyisitimportanttobeawareofthesesteps?
• Preparation• Demonstration• Practice• Feedback/Correction
Awareofthesestepssothatlearningtakesplace,anddoesnotgetstoppedduetolackofinformationorawarenessatoneofthesesteps.
2.Whatarethekeyfeaturesofeffectivecommunication?
• Clarity• Conciseness• Consistency
3.Harry&Rebeccatendtobedisruptiveinthegroupwhentheyarenotgettingtheirownway.Howcouldyourespondtothisbehaviourtokeep the group focused?
• Givechildmeaningfultaskwithingroup• Separate from group (with supervision)• Removechildfromthegroup(lastresortonly)
4.Howdoyouseethethirdpartyclub-basedmentoringbenefitingyouindevelopingyourskillsasanAgeManager?
• Learningfromanexpert/experiencedmember• Getpersonalfeedbackonwaystoimprove•More credibility from others within the club • Practicalskillsratherthanjusttheory
Workbook Suggested Answers (continued)
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Age Managers Course Certificate
ThiscertificateservesasproofofcompletionoftheAgeManagerstheorysessionandtheon-the-beachpracticalsession.Youneedtohavebothsessionssignedoffbyyourpresenter/s.
NB: You need to forward this with your Third Party Form to your relevant branch/state office. You may like to keep a copy of this for your records.
Candidate’s personal details
Name: _________________________________________________
Club: __________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Mobile: ________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Certification
Course presenter endorsement
Iendorsethattheabovecandidatehascompletedtheoff-the-beachtrainingfortheSLSAAgeManagersCourse.
Name: _________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________
Theory course date: ______________________________________
¨ Workshop completed
Date: __________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Location: _______________________________________________
On-the-beach practical endorsement
Iendorsethattheabovecantidatehasattendedtheon-the-beachpracticalsegmentfortheAgeManagercourse.
Name: _________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________
On-the-beachpracticaldate: _______________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Location: _______________________________________________
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Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
DOB: __________________________________________________
Club: __________________________________________________
Postcode: ______________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Third Party Form
¨FinancialMember ¨ Member Screening ¨ Theory Component ¨PracticalBeachSkills
Icertifythattheabovedetailsareaccurate.
Candidate’s Signature: ____________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
Mentor (third party) Verification
Name: _______________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________Date: _____________________
Mentor’s AM Award Number: _______________________________
ThefollowingtasksmustbecompletedundertheguidanceofanexperiencedAgeManagermentor.Itisexpectedthattheywillbecompletedinthecontextofa6hourmentoringcontextonthebeachwithagroup.
* Age Manager ^ Mentor Task
Demonstrate awareness of beach set up factors•How to set up the beach• “Who’swho?”(watersafety/AMidentification,roleofparents,patrolcaptain,officialetc)• Conditionsontheday
Contribute to a safe environment for juniors•Hazard assessment walk• Sunsafetyrequirements• Shade&hydration• Equipmentcheck• Emergencyprocedures(egFirstAid,missingchild)
To parents and children•What to do on beach?• Speak to the group at commencement/conclusion of the day
Initiate and maintain attendance sheet• Receiving/maintaining/returningchildren• Headcountregularly(especiallyaftereachwateractivity)• Goingtothetoiletprocedures
Deliver a learning activity•What outcomes are important• Planning on the day
Monitor group engagement in activities• Equity-everyonehasdifferentabilities• Conductedfun,interactiveactivity•Wheretogoforresources,ideas,activities• Providefordifferinginterestsandactiveengagement
*Firstcolumntobetickedbyagemanagerwhenhe/shefeelsconfidentthattheyhavecompletedthisrequirement.^SecondcolumntobesignedoffanddatedbytheAMMentor(thirdparty)tosignifythattheyaresatisfiedthatthetaskhasbeencompletedatasatisfactorylevel.