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MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTHANDBOOK 2015/2016 - 6TH EDITION

- 2 - Membership and Leadership Development Handbook 2015/2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ - 4 -

MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ...................................................................... - 5 -

MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TIMELINE 2015/16* ..................................... - 6 -

SECTION 1: COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCES ...................................................................................... - 7 -

1.1 MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ................................................................ - 8 -

1.2 MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE 2015/16 .............................................. - 9 -

1.3 LIFE SAVING VICTORIA WEBSITE ........................................................................................................ - 9 -

1.4 CLUB MAIL ............................................................................................................................................... - 9 -

1.5 LSV E-NEWS ........................................................................................................................................... - 9 -

1.6 SOCIAL NETWORKS ............................................................................................................................. - 10 -

1.7 LSV FEEDBACK APP ............................................................................................................................ - 10 -

SECTION 2: JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SURF EDUCATION) ................................................... - 11 -

2.1 AGE GROUPS ....................................................................................................................................... - 12 -

2.2 CAPITATION FEES ................................................................................................................................ - 13 -

2.3 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM .................................................................................................. - 13 -

2.4 JUNIOR EVALUATION & SURF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ - 15 -

2.5 JUNIOR PRELIMINARY EVALUATION ................................................................................................. - 16 -

2.6 COMPETITION SKILLS EVALUATION ................................................................................................. - 19 -

2.7 SURF EDUCATION AWARDS ............................................................................................................... - 21 -

2.8 ADDITIONAL JUNIOR AWARDS ........................................................................................................... - 24 -

2.9 WATER SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... - 25 -

SECTION 3: AGE MANAGERS ....................................................................................................................... - 35 -

3.1 AGE MANAGERS COURSE PATHWAY ............................................................................................... - 36 -

3.2 AGE MANAGERS COURSE PRESENTER ........................................................................................... - 37 -

3.3 FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................ - 38 -

SECTION 4: MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ............................................. - 40 -

4.1 YOUTH INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (YIPs) ......................................................................................... - 41 -

4.2 YOUTH CAMPS ..................................................................................................................................... - 42 -

4.3 UNDER 13 DEVELOPMENT CAMP ...................................................................................................... - 42 -

4.4 UNDER 15 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMP .............................................................................. - 44 -

4.5 BUILDING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP .................................................................................................. - 46 -

4.6 LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ................................................... - 49 -

4.7 CHAMPION JUNIOR LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR AWARD ................................................................. - 49 -

4.8 FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK ...................................................................................................... - 51 -

SECTION 5: CROSS AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES ......................................................................................... - 52 -

5.1 FEMALE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ........................................................................................ - 53 -


5.2 EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION – SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM .......................................... - 53 -

5.3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ................................................................................... - 53 -

5.4 EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION – VOLUNTEER LEADERS FORUM .................................. - 53 -

5.5 VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES VICTORIA VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ........................ - 53 -

SECTION 6: NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ....................................................... - 54 -

6.1 SLSA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COLLEGE ......................................................................................... - 55 -

6.2 SLSA MASTERCLASS ........................................................................................................................... - 55 -

SECTION 7: MEMBER PROTECTION ............................................................................................................ - 56 -

7.1 SLSA MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY (6.05) .................................................................................... - 57 -

7.2 SLSA YOUTH POLICY (6.15) ................................................................................................................ - 57 -

7.3 SLSA POLICY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (6.06) ............................................................................... - 57 -

7.4 WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS ................................................................................................ - 58 -

7.5 SUN SMART GUIDELINES & CERTIFICATES ..................................................................................... - 62 -

7.6 CHILD SAFE FORUMS .......................................................................................................................... - 62 -

7.7 CYBER BULLYING ................................................................................................................................ - 62 -

7.8 IT’S THERE FOR LIFE! .......................................................................................................................... - 63 -

SECTION 8: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................... - 64 -

8.1 NIPPER FRAMEWORK GUIDE ............................................................................................................. - 65 -

8.2 PATHWAYS DOCUMENT ...................................................................................................................... - 65 -

8.3 RECRUITMENT & RETENTION GUIDE ................................................................................................ - 65 -

8.4 ONLINE INDUCTION ............................................................................................................................. - 66 -

8.5 SPORTS COMMUNITY – ENGAGING PARENTS ................................................................................ - 66 -

SECTION 9: JUNIOR LIFESAVING SPORT ................................................................................................... - 67 -

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INTRODUCTION

Member leadership and development activities play a key role within lifesaving as the foundation for the future of our unique organisation. It is important that we ensure the promotion of social, emotional, mental, physical growth and development of all our members in a healthy, safe and supportive environment. Life Saving Victoria (LSV) first introduced Junior Development Activities in 1981. Since then junior membership has increased to make up 34% of LSV total membership. The following objectives have been designed to encourage and support our young members and ensure the future of junior activities:

Provide the best possible lifesaving experience for all junior members with the overarching aim being to encourage long-term active participation

Provide opportunities for junior members to participate in enjoyable lifesaving activities and competition in an aquatic environment by offering a wide variety of activities suited to the skill and maturity levels of all juniors

Ensure the juniors are safe on Australia’s beaches through the provision of beach safety education programs

Develop a team based philosophy encompassing leadership, camaraderie, teamwork, and fun

Promote social, emotional and physical growth and development in a healthy, safe environment.

The emphasis of all Junior Development programs should be focused on FUN and EDUCATION regardless of developmental status to ensure experiences are positive and affirmative. It is important to recognise that young people have varying learning abilities and these abilities need to be catered for throughout all Junior Development programs. These learning opportunities should focus on personal improvement in both surf sports and lifesaving skills. This M&LD Handbook contains programs, systems, policies and resources to help you with your club’s Junior Development programs. The handbook also explores all of LSV’s Membership and Leadership Development Programs, National Programs and important information in regards to Member Protection. Many thanks to all the volunteers who commit their time and energy to the implementing of Member Leadership and Development programs within clubs and ensure the future of our organisation. Best wishes for a happy and safe season 2015-16. Yours in lifesaving,

Angela Malan Director Membership and Leadership Development


MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS


MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TIMELINE 2015/16*

*Dates subject to change – refer to LSV Website and Circulars for most up to date information

Program Nominations called Dates of Program

U15 Leadership Development Camp November February

U13 Development Camp January April

Leadership Development Workshops Sessions held throughout the year

Building Leaders Scholarship January September- October

SLSA National Leadership College November February

SLSA Leadership Masterclass June September

Champion Junior Lifesaver December April

Emergency Services Foundation September October

Female Leadership Network Session Various throughout year Various throughout year


SECTION 1: COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCES


1.1 MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

The Membership & Leadership Development (M&LD) Council comprises of one (1) delegate from each Life Saving Club. An appointment can be made by an affiliated Life Saving Club in accordance with By-Law 10.1.3(a) and remains current until further notice. Should you wish to clarify your appointed delegate please contact Lifesaving Operations directly on (03) 9676 6930.

Membership and Leadership Development Executive

Comprises Director of Life Saving Victoria (one position), Chairperson, Council Representative,

Member Protection Coordinator, Leadership Programs Coordinator x 2, Development Camps

Coordinator, Lifesaving Development Coordinator and Special Projects Coordinator

LIFE SAVING VICTORIA

Membership & LeadershipDevelopment Council

Comprises one delegate from each Life Saving Club and 12 delegates

representing Associate Members

Aquatic Sports Council

Lifesaving

Operations Council

Council of

Lifesaving

Clubs

Aquatic Education

Council

Leadership Programs Panel Chair: Leadership Programs Coordinators

- Former Building Leaders Scholars

- Former Leadership Programs Leaders

- Other relevant members

Development Camps PanelChair: Leadership Programs Coordinator

- U13/U15 Youth Leaders

- Champion Junior Lifesaver Youth Leaders


Lifesaving Development PanelChair: Lifesaving Development Coordinator

- Selected Age Managers


It is each club’s right as an affiliate of LSV to have a representative sit on the M&LD Council and attend the quarterly council meetings. By not attending clubs forfeit their right to vote on council matters unless a proxy delegate has been appointed. For more information on the M&LD Council and Executive please refer to the By Laws (10.1) as listed on the LSV website: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/bylaws Please note: it is a requirement of the 2015/16 Club Administration Grant that all clubs have appointed delegates, proxy delegates and alternate delegates (where applicable). For further information please contact Lifesaving Operations directly on (03) 9676 6930.

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/bylaws


1.2 MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE 2015/16

The M&LD Executive group –

Name Position

Angela Malan Director

Yvette Costello Chair

Teagan Thom Development Camps Coordinator

Vacant at time of print Lifesaving Development Coordinator

Sandra Madeley Council Representative

Vacant at time of print Member Protection Coordinator

Tarryn Thom Leadership Programs Coordinator

Dylan Griffiths Leadership Programs Coordinator

James Coutie Special Projects Coordinator

Aileen Traynor – until Jan 2016 Kate McLauchlan – from Jan 2016 onwards

Manager - M&LD

1.3 LIFE SAVING VICTORIA WEBSITE The LSV website is the most convenient way for officers and members of clubs to obtain information relating to Membership & Leadership Development. The web address is as follows: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au Please note that in the 2015/2016 season the new website for Life Saving Victoria will soon be launched which will mean the links below and throughout the document will be become invalid.) We will send out an updated version once the website becomes live and advise via circular and other channels. 1.4 CLUB MAIL Club Mail is distributed to clubs’ postal address when required and includes the following:

Memos (on occasion)

Invoices (when generated)

Statements (monthly) Circulars are distributed to office bearers electronically on a Wednesday. To sign up for circulars complete the link below with name and email address: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/subscribe. 1.5 LSV E-NEWS

The LSV e-newsletter is distributed to those that have subscribed online on a monthly basis and provides readers with an update on all aspects of Life Saving Victoria. The above information is available to any member that subscribes via the Life Saving Victoria website: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/subscribe.

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/subscribe

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/subscribe


1.6 SOCIAL NETWORKS

LSV has a steadily growing stable of Social Networks to be utilised by our members. These networks include: Facebook – www.facebook.com/lifesavingvic LSV Twitter – www.twitter.com/lifesavingvic Flickr – www.flickr.com/lifesavingvic Foursquare – www.foursquare.com/lifesavingvic

YouTube – www.youtube.com/lifesavingvic

1.7 LSV FEEDBACK APP

LSV encourages feedback through the LSV from Anywhere App. Feedback can be provided to relevant areas –

Aquatic Sports

Club & Volunteer Services

Lifesaving Facilities

Lifesaving Operations

Member & Leadership Development

Training http://www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/

http://www.facebook.com/lifesavingvic

http://www.twitter.com/lifesavingvic

http://www.flickr.com/lifesavingvic

http://www.foursquare.com/lifesavingvic

http://www.youtube.com/lifesavingvic

http://www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/

http://www.facebook.com/lifesavingvic

http://www.twitter.com/lifesavingvic


SECTION 2: JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

(SURF EDUCATION)


2.1 AGE GROUPS

The minimum age for children to participate in Junior Activities in Victoria is 5 years (U/6) up to a maximum age of 13 years (U/14). A member is appointed to a particular age group each season based on their age at midnight on 30 September. It is recommended that birth certificates are sighted upon a junior member registering with a club. For example: a member turns 12 years of age on 4 August 2015; he/she will be registered as a 12 year old (U/13) for the 2015/16 season. A member turns 12 years on 4 October 2015; he/she would be registered as an 11 year old (U/12) for the 2015/16 season. Note:

If the Club's nipper activities commence prior to 30 September then the child is still grouped into the age group of their age as at 30 September

A child cannot be classed as a member until they turn 5 years old (e.g. if a child turns 5 on 1 November, they cannot partake in any activities until that date)

Child who turns 5 after 30 September in the current season will be required to join as an U/6, for the current and following season

AGE AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER JUNIOR ACTIVITY AGE GROUP

5 years old Participate as Under 6







12 years old Participate as Under 13 (or Under 15 upon gaining their Surf Rescue Certificate)

13 years old Participate as Under 14 (or Under 15 upon gaining their Surf Rescue Certificate)

14 years old Participate as Under 15 or Under 17 upon gaining their Surf Bronze Medallion

Juniors must complete activities in their own age group. At Carnivals they must compete in the individual events in their own age group, but may go up one (1) age

group to make up a team in team events

Age Group Marshalling Colours are used at carnivals to distinguish each age group. It is recommended that Junior Coordinators also use these colours for their Junior Development Program. It makes it easier for the children and parents to determine where their particular age group is located on the beach by the coloured flag. It is also important for the Junior Coordinator to know where each age group is in case of an emergency.

Age Group Colour

Under 8 Red

Under 9 Purple

Under 10 Yellow

Under 11 White

Under 12 Navy Blue

Under 13 Green

Under 14 Black


2.2 CAPITATION FEES Clubs are invoiced capitation fees by LSV annually for their total number of junior activity members. The fee for the 2015/16 season is $10.00 per junior activity member, including GST. For further information please contact the Membership & Leadership Development Department on (03) 9676 6945. 2.3 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Junior Development Program is a Nation-Wide program that is structured specifically for children between the ages of 5 and 13. This program teaches nippers basic lifesaving skills required to be safe around an aquatic environment as well as developing their skills to compete in surf sports. Junior Surf Education Awards The Junior Development Program includes lessons that are tailored to each of the junior member age groups. The program is based on participatory evaluation and not assessed on competence. Participation certificates are available for purchase from LSV to recognise the achievement of the junior member having participated in all of the lessons and obtaining the award. Please refer to the Nippers Resources section of the LSV website to download an order form: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources Please note: clubs are required to complete and raise Form 14’s for participants that have undertaken Surf Education Awards. Form 14’s are outlined on page 16 of the handbook.

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources


U 6

•Surf Play One

•The focus is on play, participation and fun. Activities and games will comprise the majority of the sessions with a number of simple beach safety and awareness lessons such as: the importance of having an adult with them at the beach, what a lifesaver is and what they do

U 7

•Surf Play Two

•The focus is on play, participation and fun. Activities and games will be the majority of the sessions with a number of simple beach safety and awareness lessons such as: basic safety practices during activities, what makes up a beach environment, sunsmart guidelines

U 8

•Surf Aware One

•The focus is on understanding, identifying and demonstrating Sunsmart guidelines and dangers that relate to themselves, as well as what it means to feel safe. Participants learn to recognise whether they are, or someone else, is in an emergency situation and how to get help.

U 9

•Surf Aware Two

•Personal Safety Networks are introduced so participants are comfortable asking for help; Ecosurf discusses the impact surf lifesavers can have on the beach. Introduction of safety tips and the ability to identify hazardous surf conditions.

U 10

•Surf Safe One

•Ecosurf focuses on water conservation and discusses the consequences of skin damage. Participants learn about rips, recognising unsafe behaviours and relating these areas to preventative actions. Resuscitation is introduced for the first time with an opportunity to experience CPR on a manikin. Rescue techniques are also introduced for the first time as participants learn to use body boards to assist distressed swimmers and experience rescue tubes.

U 11

•Surf Safe Two

•There is a strong focus on recognising ‘at risk’ people, and managing patients suffering from a range of basic first aid cases. Participants can learn how to perform CPR and there is an opportunity to work towards a Resuscitation Certificate. There is also a strong section on communication through beach signage.

U 12

•Surf Smart One

•Participants begin to learn about their rights and responsibilities as a member of SLS. The Ecosurf lesson looks at how weather impacts on the beach environment. Personal health & wellbeing and sun safety – skin cancer is a focus. Participants can work towards a Basic Emergency Care Certificate (as well as a Resuscitation Certificate).

U 13

•Surf Smart Two

•Surf Smart 2 looks to wrap up the skills and knowledge learnt in all the previous awards. Participants learn about what the SLS Member Safety and Wellbeing Policy is, and in Ecosurf they tackle the issues of Global Warming and Climate Change and its impact on surf life saving. Communication focuses on the importance of communicating with beach users. Participants can work towards a Basic Emergency Care Certificate (as well as a Resuscitation Certificate).


2.4 JUNIOR EVALUATION & SURF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Overview LSV is committed to ensuring all junior programs and activities are run at the highest standard, with the safety of our junior members paramount at all times. Many activities conducted for our children as part of a junior activities program are conducted in the open water. To ensure that all children have a suitable swimming ability to allow them to participate in these activities, LSV in conjunction with SLSA has developed the Junior Evaluation and Surf Education Requirements for each age group. Aquatic Activity Risk Assessment Requirement Before the commencement of any water based lifesaving training a documented risk assessment must be carried out on the selected area. The Aquatic Activity Risk Assessment and Management Form can be found at the link below – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Aquatic_Activity_Risk_Assessment_and_Management_Form.pdf High Visibility Lycra Tops The use of high visibility lycra tops is mandatory for all open water-based junior programs and activities conducted by clubs. This includes swims, board paddling and wading. The lycra tops must meet the colour guidelines set out by SLSA which are fluoro pink, fluoro yellow and fluoro green. We recommend that fluoro orange is not used as this is the colour worn by water safety officers. Pink vests are the LSV mandatory colour for competition wear. The style of lycra tops to be used for junior programs and activities can be determined by the club, e.g. short sleeve or long sleeve. Water Safety Requirements for Junior Activity Programs Water safety must be provided for all junior programs, events and activities being conducted in the water. For all water safety requirements, please refer to the SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1, as well the SLSA Water Safety Procedure 1.1.

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Aquatic_Activity_Risk_Assessment_and_Management_Form.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Aquatic_Activity_Risk_Assessment_and_Management_Form.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/www/html/371-club-policies.asp




2.5 JUNIOR PRELIMINARY EVALUATION

Clubs are reminded that every junior member is required to be registered on Surfguard, and that they must complete the preliminary assessment. Junior members who wish to compete at junior carnivals are required to complete the competition skills evaluation. Please note members who are not registered on Surfguard are not covered by insurance. All Preliminary Evaluations must be conducted before participating in any water based activities at your club. These evaluations can be completed either in a swimming pool or in open water. In open water, the swim course must be completed close to shore (no deeper than the participants chest) and under the supervision of the correct number of water safety personnel (1:5). Water safety officers must be proficient in either the Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion. Assessors include: Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Official, Training Officer (SRC/Bronze), Assessor (SRC/Bronze). Preliminary Assessments Only - AUSTSWIM or equivalent teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Assessor (ie swim Teacher). If a club doesn't have access to any of the correct personnel for assessing, then contact M&LD Executive Committee to request exception to use Age Manager Presenter or Competition Team Manager. Preliminary Evaluations are a risk management procedure to appraise the swimming capabilities of participants and must be done as part of the clubs duty of care. The assessor must feel satisfied that a participant would be able to swim to safety if required. Any child that does not meet the required evaluation level will require a higher level of supervision when involved in water based activities at the discretion of the assessor. Please note: This Evaluation does not mean participants can compete at carnivals. They will

need to complete the Competition Skills Evaluation and have this entered in Surfguard before competing – see page 18 for Competition Skills Evaluations information.

Surfguard Entry for Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation

Log onto Surfguard

Scroll to Assessments and click on “New Assessment Request” Who will be running the assessment?

Organisation - Select club Assessment Details

Assessment type - Select proficiency

Date – select the date the assessment was conducted Award Details

Award Type – Select other

Award – Select the correct age for Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation U8-U14 Contact details

Complete Assessors Details Candidates

Select club

Tick ‘retrieve all candidates whether or not their proficiency is expiring’


Click - Get candidates > Select names of those who completed the Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation (Hold Ctrl key and mouse click candidates to select more than 1 at a time.

Ensure you are only selecting the candidates who fulfil the age group selected

Press > to move candidates into the Selected box Save

Take note of the assessment ID, you will need to provide this to LSV on the electronic wufoo form’

Document location is empty – click ‘ok’

Click on “assessment request list” and find the award that you just requested

Click on “submit”

Continue submitting until it is approved. LSV will not be processing forms that read “incomplete”

Complete Preliminary Evaluation online (wufoo) form

Preliminary Evaluation online (wufoo) form will need to be completed and declaration ticked prior to Form 14’s being processed by LSV. (Upon completion of the Preliminary Evaluation online form the relevant staff at LSV will be notified)

Link to the Preliminary Evaluation online form located on the LSV website under nippers/resources

Print out a copy of the form 14, sign and file at club. Picture illustrates where to find Assessment ID on Surfguard Form 14

https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/form-14-preliminary-evaluation-201516/

https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/form-14-preliminary-evaluation-201516/


Picture below provides an example of the Form 14 online (wufoo) form –


2.6 COMPETITION SKILLS EVALUATION

Clubs are reminded that every junior member is required to be registered on Surfguard, and that they must complete the preliminary assessment. Junior members who wish to compete at junior carnivals are required to complete the competition skills evaluation. From the age of 8 (Under 9), juniors members can begin to compete in swimming and board events at junior carnivals. To ensure that all juniors have the ability, strength and fitness required to complete the course they must pass the Competition Skills Evaluation specific for their age group as determined by SLSA. The Competition Skills Evaluation is based on the swim competition distances as set out in the SLSA Australian Surf Sports Manual for that age group and is standard in the form of an open water swim. The evaluation is to be carried out in an open water environment and involves a continuous effort of swimming (freestyle) around the course. The evaluation must be completed prior to the award being processed and prior to the candidates (U/9 – U/14) competing at carnivals. Junior Members that do not wish to compete in interclub competition are not required to complete a Competition Skills Evaluation. This is a National minimum standard, and one which all Victorian clubs must adhere to. Duty of care must be a high priority when considering the conditions on each day of the evaluation. The correct ratio of water safety officers (1:5) must be in place. All water safety officers must be proficient in either a Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion. This is a risk management issue and must be managed in a professional manner. The Competition Skills Evaluation is mandatory for U12 – U14 to compete in ANY event and U9 – U11 for water events only (excluding wade). If clubs do not have enough participants in the relevant age group, competitors may go up one age group for team events but cannot represent more than 50% of the team i.e. U11 can compete in a team event for U12 but not U13. If a participant wishes to compete up an age level in water based activities, the necessary competition skills evaluation needs to be completed for the higher age group. Surfguard Entry for Junior Activities Competition Skills Evaluation

Log onto Surfguard



Assessment type - Select proficiency


Award Type – Select other

Award – Select the correct age for Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation U8-U14 (Should be the participants correct age group even if they are stepping up for teams as all competition evaluation distances and times are the same.)


Contact details

Complete Assessors Details Candidates

Select club

Tick ‘retrieve all candidates whether or not their proficiency is expiring’

Click - Get candidates > Select names of those who completed the Junior Activities Competition Skills Evaluation (Hold Ctrl key and mouse click candidates to select more than 1 at a time.

Ensure you are only selecting the candidates who fulfil the age group selected

Press > to move candidates into the Selected box Save

Take note of the assessment ID, you will need to provide this to LSV on the electronic wufoo form’

Document location is empty – click ‘ok’

Click on “assessment request list” and find the award that you just requested

Click on “submit”

Continue submitting until it is approved. LSV will not be processing forms that read “incomplete”

Complete Competition Skills Evaluation online (wufoo) form

Preliminary Evaluation online (wufoo) form will need to be completed and declaration ticked prior to Form 14’s being processed by LSV. (Upon completion of the Preliminary Evaluation online form the relevant staff at LSV will be notified)

Link to the Competition Skills Evaluation online (wufoo) form located on the LSV website under nippers/resources

Print out a copy of the form 14, sign and file at club. If you are experiencing difficulty finding a candidate who does not appear in the available list of candidates, you can run an ‘assessment candidate qualifications check’ under Assessments.

Participants who are 13 years and above who wish to compete at Senior Carnivals in U/15 events must have obtained their SRC and completed the appropriate patrol hours as described in Policy 5.4, Proficiency and Patrol Hour Requirements for Competition Eligibility, Section 3: http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/SLSA_Policy_5.4_Proficiency_and_Patrol_Hour_Requirements.pdf

https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/form-14-competition-skills-evaluation-201516/

https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/form-14-competition-skills-evaluation-201516/

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/SLSA_Policy_5.4_Proficiency_and_Patrol_Hour_Requirements.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/SLSA_Policy_5.4_Proficiency_and_Patrol_Hour_Requirements.pdf


2.7 SURF EDUCATION AWARDS

All junior (5-14 year old) members are encouraged to participate in the surf education program relevant to their age group. The surf education program is designed to educate our members in all facets of surf lifesaving and will result in developing a well-rounded surf lifesaver. Age Managers are to use the Age Guide in the Junior Development Resource Kit relevant to their age group and any additional resources to assist in the development of our junior members. Each age group has theoretical and practical activities that relate to the different age group levels. Completion of the relevant junior surf education award is a prerequisite to be eligible to compete in the Victorian Junior State Championships. All under 14 members wishing to compete in the Victorian Junior State Championships will also be required to have completed their Surf Rescue Certificate. All surf education awards must be completed in Surfguard by Friday, 26 February 2016. Victorian Junior State Championships will be held on 12-13 March 2016 at Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club. Surfguard entry of Surf Education Awards

Log onto Surfguard



Assessment type - Select Award


Award Type – Select SLSA Education

Award – Click on the relevant Age Group Award – Surf Play 1, Surf Aware 2 etc. Contact details

Complete in details Candidates

Club – Select Club

Select - Get candidates > Select names of those who completed the Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation (Hold Ctrl key and mouse click candidates to select more than 1 at a time.

Select > to move candidates into the Selected box

Save

Document location is empty-click on ‘ok’

Record assessment ID for own clubs record and to provide on the wufoo form to LSV

Click on “assessment request list”

Select the award you just requested

Click – Submit

Continue submitting until it is approved. Please note - LSV will not be processing forms that read “incomplete”

Complete the Surf Education online (wufoo) form


Surf Education online (wufoo) form will need to be completed and declaration ticked prior to Form 14’s being processed by LSV. (Upon completion of the Surf Education Wufoo Form the relevant staff at LSV will be notified)

Link to the Surf Education Wufoo form located on the LSV website under nippers/resources

Please note clarification in list of qualified Assessors for Preliminary Assessment.

Age

Group

Preliminary Assessment

(Pool or open water)

Competition Skills Evaluation

(Surf/open water)

Junior Development

Program Award

Under 6

Nil (shallow water activities only)

Not required (no competition)

Surf Play One

Under 7

Nil

(shallow water activities only) Not required

(no competition)

Surf Play Two

Under 8

25 metre swim (any stroke)

1 minute survival float

(on back)

Not required (no water competition, except for wade which takes place in waist deep water)

Surf Aware One

Under 9

25 metre swim (any stroke)

1 minute survival float (on back)

150m open water swim within 12 minutes (continuous freestyle)

Surf Aware Two

Under 10

25 metre swim (freestyle/front crawl)

1 1/2 minutes survival float (on back)


Surf Safe One

Under 11


2 minutes survival float (on back)


Surf Safe Two

Under 12




Surf Smart One

Under 13




Surf Smart Two

Under 14

200 metre swim (freestyle/front crawl within 5

minutes) 3 minutes survival float

(on back)


Surf Rescue Certificate

Assessors

Prelim Assessments / Comp Skills Evaluations: Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Official, Training Officer (SRC/Bronze), Assessor (SRC/Bronze) *Prelim Assessments Only: AUSTSWIM or equivalent Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety (ie Swim Teacher)

https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/form-14-junior-surf-education-award-201516/

https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/form-14-junior-surf-education-award-201516/


Notes

Every junior member is required to

participate in this evaluation,

conducted by the club, prior to any

junior water activity training or

competition being undertaken each

season.

Any child that does not meet the

required evaluation level will require

a higher level of supervision when

involved in water based activities at

the discretion of the club.

*If a club doesn't have access to any of the above personnel for assessing,

then contact M&LD Executive Committee to request exception to

use Age Manager Presenter or Competition Team Manager

Competition Skills Evaluation is

mandatory for U12 – U14 to compete

in ANY event and U9 – U11 for water

events only (excluding wade).

Continuous freestyle is deemed to be a

continuous visible over arm swimming

action with a scissor kick and face in

water (with the exception of swimming

when looking for buoys or landmarks.

Stopping, breast stroke or side stroke

are not permitted.

It is strongly recommended by the

M&LD Executive that only a limited

number of qualified assessors (as

listed above) assess this award, to

ensure consistency.

All junior members

wishing to compete at the Victorian Junior

Championships must complete the relevant Surf Education Award

appropriate to their age group prior to close of entries.

NOTE:

Every junior member MUST participate in a Preliminary Assessment, conducted by the club, prior to any junior water activity taking place

Any child that does not meet the required assessment level will require a higher level of supervision when involved in water based activities at the discretion of the club

Competition Skills Evaluation needs to be completed in open water.

Consideration of the conditions and swell size needs to be taken into consideration when conducting the Competition Skills Evaluation timed swims - there should be a focus on nippers completing the swim continuously (e.g. no rest breaks)

The Competition Skills Evaluation must be completed and entered into Surfguard before a junior member becomes eligible to compete at junior carnivals.

All junior Preliminary Evaluation and Competition Skills Evaluation must be club approved assessments

AUSTSWIM Assessor can approve the preliminary assessment only REMINDER:

LSV will not be processing Form 14’s that read “incomplete” the club will be required to submit the form to the approval stage

The relevant Wufoo from must be completed in order for Form 14’s to be processed (the form has a declaration that must be ticked)

Competition Skills Evaluation open-water swim is a timed swim

Competition Skills Evaluation is mandatory for U12 – U14 to compete in ANY event and U9 – U11 for water events only (excluding wade)

Competition Skills Evaluation Form 14’s need to be processed by LSV prior to competitors being able to be entered into the competition entry system

No physical ‘S’ Badge will be issued


2.8 ADDITIONAL JUNIOR AWARDS

There are a number of additional lifesaving awards that can be obtained by junior members through their Life Saving Club, if not included as part of their Junior Development Program. The awards available are as listed below:

Age Group Age Award

Under 11 10 Resuscitation Certificate

Under 12 11 Resuscitation Certificate Basic Emergency Care

Under 13 12 Resuscitation Certificate Basic Emergency Care

Resuscitation Certificate Participants will learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. Options for delivery and basic single lessons are listed on the ‘Resuscitation’ lesson plans in the Surf Safe 2, Surf Smart 1 and Surf Smart 2 awards. Basic Emergency Care Participants will learn basic anatomy and physiology, how to identify basic patient management techniques and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. Options for delivery and basic single lessons are listed in the ‘Human Body’, ‘First Aid’ and ‘Resuscitation’ lesson plans in the Surf Smart 1 and Surf Smart 2 awards. Options for Delivery These awards can be gained by incorporating the training into the junior development program. Within the lessons that relate to these awards there are two options for the delivery: Option 1 – Deliver a basic single lesson on the topic (a lesson plan is provided to deliver this) If you are a qualified training officer, the lesson would be delivered by you and would be assessed by a qualified assessor. If you are not qualified, you would need to find a qualified training officer to deliver the lesson. Option 2 – Deliver this lesson as part of guiding your participants through a Resuscitation Certificate and/or Basic Emergency Carethrough the season

a) Have a qualified training officer deliver an initial lesson on the award topic b) During the season conduct further lessons with your participants to practice the skills

and knowledge learnt in the initial session c) When the participants are ready for assessment for the award (towards the end of

the season) get a qualified assessor to conduct an assessment session. These awards are dependent on club personal, for further information in this area contact Volunteer Training at Life Saving Victoria on 03 9676 6950 (select option 2) or email [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


2.9 WATER SAFETY

All Surf Life Saving affiliated organisations have a duty of care towards those participating in sanctioned surf lifesaving aquatic activities. LSV is committed to ensuring all junior programs, events and activities are run at the highest standard with the safety of our junior members paramount at all times. This is a summary of the SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1, which sets out the risk management procedures and minimum requirements for the provision of water safety. The SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1 is a legally binding document and must be adhered to SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1. SLSA in conjunction with LSV and Clubs are required to provide water safety to all participants engaging in sanctioned surf lifesaving aquatic activities. These activities include:

lifesaving activities for members

lifesaving education activities for non-members

junior activities All aquatic activities must have an appointed Water Safety Supervisor. Prior to the commencement of all aquatic activities, the Water Safety Supervisor must adhere to the following:

conduct a risk assessment of the area to determine if the activity is safe to be conducted

adhere to the minimum supervision ratios and standard operating procedures

employ a risk management strategy if the risk assessment determined any risk that may prevent the safe running of the activity/event

It has been determined that a risk assessment process must be conducted by a Water Safety Supervisor prior to commencing any junior activity, including nipper programs, and junior events. Water Safety Supervisors who identify a reasonable need to deviate from the SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1 must present an alternative detailed risk assessment and management process and receive written permission from LSV’s Director of Lifesaving Services. Please refer to the SLSA ‘Water Safety Procedure’ for further details. RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES Risk assessment is an important process in determining the adequate level of water safety in relation to the type of activity, beach and weather conditions, hazards, participant ability and age. Standard Risk Assessment and Management Process Water Safety Supervisors are required to undertake a standard risk assessment process prior to the commencement of the aquatic activity and employ risk mitigation strategies to any identified risks. The risk management process must be documented. The Water Safety Supervisor must record, and if necessary, provide evidence of the outcome/result records. If the level of risk changes, the risk management and documentation process requires the Water Safety Supervisor to implement risk management strategies and record the change in




the outcome/result records of the risk management process outcome/result must be kept on file with the relevant organisation for further reference. Supervision Ratios The following procedure is for the provision of water safety for all aquatic activities conducted by Surf Life Saving. They have been developed over many years of experience with the provision of water safety for aquatic activities. Where water safety supervision ratios are implemented, 75% of water safety personnel must be in the water during the activity and using SLSA approved rescue equipment. For activities where there is a mix of activity participants, the water safety ratio for

‘activity participants who do not hold a SRC or above’ should be applied. RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK CHECK AND RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS Clubs are encouraged to complete a pre-season/annual training plan together with a risk management plan for all aquatic activities. This plan should be completed by either the Club Captain/ together with their appointed coaches and trainers. This risk management plan should be completed using the ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’ and address at a minimum: regular training plans (time/day/duration), location/s, number of participants, qualification of those participants, possible risks and how they will be managed should they arise. In addition, for all aquatic activities, a pre-activity risk check should be conducted by the WSS in conjunction with the Patrol Captain or Lifeguard, outline any risks managed and where applicable, be lodged with the relevant SLS club/service officer. Risk assessments and risk checks should be retained for a minimum of 5 years. Suitable risk assessment, risk check and risk management tools includes:

SLS water safety risk mobile app (also available in paper form)

SLS event risk mobile apps

Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs (available on the SLS Members Portal) NOTE: If there has been no change to the risks identified in the risk management plan, the pre activity risk check can be a notation that a risk check has been conducted, there is no change to previously identified risks, and the risk mitigation strategies identified previously still stand. The activity’s level of risk will be determined once the Water Safety Supervisor has completed the risk assessment and management form. The Aquatic Activity Risk Assessment and Management Form can be found at the link below: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Aquatic_Activity_Risk_Assessment_Form.pdf Life Saving Victoria recommends that all clubs keep a conditions folder that contains all risk assessment documentation for a minimum of five years. This also includes risk assessments that are completed using the Water Safety Risk Mobile App. These Assessments must be emailed to the relevant person or club and printed out at the completion of the session.

http://portal.sls.com.au/

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Aquatic_Activity_Risk_Assessment_Form.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Aquatic_Activity_Risk_Assessment_Form.pdf


Summary from SLSA ‘Water Safety Procedure’ SLSA Water Safety Procedure The following procedure is for the provision of water safety for SLS Junior activities; member training (lifesaving and sport) conducted by Surf Life Saving and SLS sanctioned/special events. These procedures have been developed using risk management principles, WHS legislation and regulation and many years of experience with the provision of water safety for aquatic activities. This table provides a summary of the complete water safety requirements for SLS member aquatic activities. For more information please refer to the full procedure later in the document or the relevant.

SLS ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT HOLD A SRC

OR ABOVE

ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS WHO DO HOLD A SRC OR

ABOVE

Junior Activities (Nippers)

1:5 (WSP: participants)

Buddy procedure 1:10 (WSP: participants) Low-risk conditions

Determined after a pre-activity risk assessment

Member Training (Lifesaving and Sport)

1:5

(WSP: participants)

Buddy procedure

1:10 (WSP: participants) Low-risk conditions

Determined after a pre-activity risk assessment

Buddy procedure

Pool Activities

Where applicable, refer to local pool management requirements If no requirements 1:10 (WSP: participants) determined after a

pre activity risk assessment

Surf Sport Competition

Refer to SLSA Surf Sport Manual

Sanctioned/Special Events

Refer to ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’

Lifesaving Patrols Refer to relevant State/Territory ‘Standard Operating Procedures’

NOTE:

Life Saving Victoria recommends that clubs have a 1:5 ratio regardless of conditions

‘Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) or above’- includes SRC, Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue or Gold Medallion.

Where unqualified participants are engaging in an activity with qualified participants, the minimum standards ratio for unqualified participants must be adhered to.



For small groups, with less than five unqualified and 12 qualified participants, a Water Safety Supervisor must still be appointed and take responsibility for the risk assessment and management process. However, additional water safety personnel do not need to be appointed. General Members of ‘on-duty’ lifesaving patrols can only be reallocated as WSP when the minimum patrol requirements are met and at the discretion of the Patrol Captain.

The on duty lifesaving Patrol Captain/Lifeguard must not act in the position of WSS. The lifesaving Patrol Captain/Lifeguard’s primary duty is public beach safety.

Water Safety Hours Water Safety for junior activities (club level) can contribute to the number of patrol hours required to compete in the Victorian Lifesaving Championships or the Surf Life Saving Australia Championships with the following conditions:

Only 50% of water safety hours completed at any one activity can contribute to the total number of required patrol hours.

For example: If an existing award holder (who requires sixteen (16) patrol hours to compete at either Championship event) completes six (6) hours of water safety during home club (water safety patrol), only three (3) hours can be considered towards the total sixteen (16) hours. NOTE: Patrol log must be filled in for these hours to be claimed under the water safety umbrella. Life Saving Victoria communication needs to be contacted or senior committee member at the club must sign this water safety patrol off. And:

Only 50% of the total number of patrol hours required to compete can be completed from junior water safety.

For example: If an existing award holder (who requires sixteen (16) patrol hours to compete at either Championship event) has accumulated twenty (20) hours from water safety at Junior activities, only eight (8) hours contribute to the require sixteen (16) hours. NOTE: To claim patrol hours via Junior Water Safety, a Patrol needs to be set up and duly recorded and signed off by an executive committee member of the club in the Patrol Log Book or SurfGuard. Therefore these water safety hours can only be accumulated for competition purposes on the beach/at the club that the competitor (who is completing the water safety) is a member of. Uniform Summary

EVENT TYPE

HIGH-VISIBILITY LYCRA

VEST OR SHIRT

SWIMMING CAP

SURF RESCUE UNIFORM

Surf Sports

(Competition)

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

Sanctioned Events Mandatory Recommended N/A Ocean Swims

Recommended

Mandatory

N/A

Junior Activities

(Nippers)

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

Member Training (Lifesaving and Sport)

Recommended

N/A

Recommended BM training and above

Water Safety

N/A

N/A

Cap - Mandatory Rash Shirt - Mandatory


Activity Participants SLS surf sport competition and SLS sanctioned/special events: All aquatic activity participants in SLS surf sport competition and SLS sanctioned/special events must be clearly identified with a standardised high-visibility vest or swimming cap (ocean swims only) for easy identification above the water surface. (See 2.3.3 High-visibility Garments) All junior activities and member training: For junior activities and member training, it is mandatory that aquatic activity participants be clearly identified with a standardised high-visibility Lycra vest or shirt for easy identification above the water surface. Water Safety Supervisors and Personnel For SLS junior activities, surf sport competition, member training and SLS sanctioned/special events, water safety supervisors and personnel must be wearing a clearly identified uniform. WSP uniform must consist of a cap (secured under the chin) and rash shirt. This maybe either: Surf Rescue uniform

SLS red and yellow quartered patrol cap secured under the chin;

SLS SURF RESCUE rash shirt;

Where appropriate, SLS SURF RESCUE wetsuits and stinger suits. Or High visibility (water safety) uniform:

A high-visibility (fluorescent) orange cap secured under the chin;

A high-visibility (fluorescent) orange rash shirt branded with ‘WATER SAFETY’ on

the front and back of the shirt


High-Visibility Garments There are five high-visibility fluorescent colours endorsed by SLSA that SLS affiliated organisations can choose to use:

Fluorescent Pink (PMS #16-2130 TN ‘Knockout Pink’)

Fluorescent Yellow (PMS #13-0630 TN ‘Safety Yellow’)

Fluorescent Green (PMS#13-0340 TN ‘Green Gecko’)

Fluorescent Orange (PMS# 15-1360-TN ‘Shocking orange’)

Fluorescent Red (PMS#485C)

The exact fluorescent colour will vary depending on the material used (e.g. nylon, Lycra/spandex, polyester). As a guide only, the above PMS (Pantone Matching System) codes should be provided to your vest/cap manufacturer.

Example of high-visibility fluorescent garments:

Lycra singlet

Lycra rash shirt

Swimming cap

NOTE: Fluorescent colours degenerate with prolonged exposure to water and light. Garments should be maintained as per the manufacturer care and cleaning procedure and monitored to ensure continued colour brightness.

Rescue Equipment Rescue equipment used for the purposes of water safety must be SLSA approved and can include:

Lifesaving rescue equipment listed in the SLSA approved lifesaving gear and equipment manual

SLSA approved competition boards

It is highly recommended that an IRB or RWC be used for water safety (where safe and applicable).

NOTE: Where Water Safety Personnel are using rescue equipment that requires a specific competency and award e.g. powercraft, the operator must be qualified and proficient in the appropriate awards.

During the activity, rescue equipment must be on the water and in close proximity to the activity participants.

http://sls.com.au/sites/sls.com.au/files/slsa-approved-gear-equipment-manual-2014-feb.pdf




Equipment

Operator Count towards Water

Safety ratio

Rescue board 1 paddler 1

Rescue Tube 1 swimmer 1

IRB 1 Driver and 1 Crew 2

RWC 1 Driver 1

1 Driver and 1 Crew 2

Roles and Responsibilities of the Water Safety Supervisor (WSS) – Team Leader Must be qualified and proficient in the SLSA BM /Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) AND is strongly recommended to hold the Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management;

Remain on the beach, except when required in an emergency;

Be responsible for water safety and ensure it meets the prescribed and assessed; requirements. E.g. the minimum supervision ratios OR that the buddy procedure;

Conduct risk assessment using one of the tools available: - If the activity is to be conducted on the beach during patrol hours, the WSS must

consult with the lifesaving Patrol Captain/Lifeguard on the most appropriate area

of the beach to be used for the activity. - If the activity is to be conducted on the beach outside of patrol hours (or in

unpatrolled locations), the WSS is to decide the most appropriate area of the beach to be used for the activity

- NOTE: Lifesaving Patrol Captain/Lifeguard is the ultimate authority on the beach

Be aware at all times of the safety and welfare of those involved in the activity and act immediately if they have safety concerns;

Supervise WSP; - Ensure WSP are qualified and proficient. - Ensure that the most suitable rescue equipment is available. - Brief both WSP and activity participants on the conditions likely to be

encountered during the activity. - Request that WSP advise the WSS of their competency levels in relation to the

activity and conditions AND if they have any pre-existing ailments that may impact on their participation. Any identified risks should be managed.

Water Safety Personnel (WSP) Reports to Water Safety Supervisor

Must be qualified and proficient in a SLSA aquatic rescue qualification ;

Carry out their duties under the leadership of the WSS;

Be positioned on the beach and/or in the water as directed by the WSS;

Be responsible for water safety in the appointed area;

At all times be aware of the safety and welfare of those involved in the activity and immediately report any concerns to the WSS;

Advise the WSS of any pre-existing ailments that may impact on their participation or if their competency does not meet the activity requirements or conditions.


Activity Specific Water Safety Procedures (NEW) Junior Activities and All Member Training

Minimum Supervision Ratios Supervision ratios apply to Junior Activities and member training where participants do not hold a SRC or above. These ratios also apply to groups with a mix of aquatic rescue qualification holders and non-award holder. For junior preliminary evaluations (JPE) a maximum supervision ratio of 1:5 (Water Safety Personnel: Activity Participants) applies. For Junior Activities and member training where participants do not hold an SRC or above, the maximum supervision ratio is 1:5 (Water Safety Personnel: Activity Participants). For still water/pool activities or low-risk conditions (ascertained after a formal risk assessment) the ratio maybe expanded to 1:10 (Water Safety Personnel: Activity Participants). Risk assessments should be conducted using one of the tools provided.


Buddy Procedure The buddy procedure is where qualified activity participants of similar experience and ability participate together in the same aquatic activity. They continuously monitor each other throughout the activity, and able to offer immediate assistance to their “buddy” if required. The Buddy procedure for water safety can be applied to SLS member training of 2 or more activity participants. All activity participants must hold a proficient aquatic rescue qualification. In larger groups, the training plan and measures in an emergency may be the same for all participants. Participants should still however identify a buddy. Prior to the commencement of the activity or training session, qualified members should identify a ‘buddy’. In a group situation where there is an uneven number, a buddy group of three can be formed. The WSS or buddy pair should form an agreed training plan. This plan includes:

Specific activities to be completed

Duration of the activity (start and finish time)

Location (and destination if applicable)

Outline measures in case of an emergency. For example: carrying a mobile phone, notifying family/a friend of your training intentions

During the activity, each buddy pair should be in a position to:

Be able to offer immediate assistance to each other if required

Maintain communication – advise each other should training plans or conditions change

If you lose sight of or contact with your buddy, alert the WSS and/or other participants and commence searching immediately

In the case of emergency, assist their buddy to remove him/her from danger (where it is safe to do so)

Still Water/Pool Activities For those activities conducted in a public pool, the safety procedures as laid down by the local pool management must be adhered to. These safety procedures may be applied under the pool or SLS management. Aquatic activities conducted in rivers and lakes are not considered a still water activity in which case the water safety procedure should apply for the relevant activity. Personal Training Where a group or individual undertakes ‘personal training’, all responsibility is taken on by the individual/s and/or their parents/guardians. Please be aware of the possible insurance and litigation issues resulting from an incident.

It is recommended that individuals undertake their own risk management process, including considering the increased risk of training alone, prior to any personal training being conducted.


Sanctioned/Special Events Any aquatic activity conducted by SLS outside the SLS framework of lifesaving, sport or junior activities must receive SLS State/Territory approval. These activities may include (but are not limited to) ocean swims and triathlon/aquathon events. The specific water safety procedures for these activities are covered by the ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’.

Please refer to the SLS Members Portal to download a copy of the current Guidelines for

Safer Surf Clubs.

https://portal.sls.com.au/wps/portal/member/!ut/p/b0/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOKNXEL9vL3dDQ3czVycDTxd3YwDPNxDjA2CzfQLsh0VAWuJgG4!/


SECTION 3: AGE MANAGERS


3.1 AGE MANAGERS COURSE PATHWAY Age Managers Accreditation is compulsory for all members delivering Junior Lifesaving Programs at their club. This course ensures that Age Managers are aware of their obligations towards junior lifesavers, and also provides them with the skills to assist Nippers in their growth towards being future lifesavers. In Victoria, the minimum age of an Age Manager is 18 years old. Any member below this age can still assist with running of an age group, however they must be supervised by a qualified Age Manager at all times. Age Manager Pre-requisite:

Be 18 years or older

Be a financial member of a Life Saving Club

Hold a valid Working with Children Check

Age Managers Course LSV recommends that you attend an Age Managers course being run by your club so that you can gain practical beach skills before sitting your assessment. You can register by speaking to your club’s Junior Coordinator. If your club does not have a presenter, please contact the Member & Leadership Department on (03) 9676 6945 to register for a course being run within your district. The Age Managers course content includes:

Introduction to Surf Life Saving

Role of the Age Manager

Creating a Safe Environment

Growth, Development and Learning

Age Manager in Action

Junior Development Resource Kit For further details please refer to the Age Managers page on the Life Saving Victoria website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/agemanagers. Age Managers Re-License The Age Managers Re-License Form must be completed when an Age Managers Award is about to expire. The award is valid for 5 years and the re-license form must be endorsed by the clubs Junior Coordinator. To download a copy of the form please visit: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources. Upcoming Age Manager Courses LSV caters for Age Manager Course’s in September/October each year as part of the Regional Workshops and when there is significant interest from members. If you are interested or have club members interested in an Age Manager Course run by LSV, please submit an Expression of Interest form and a date will be set once reach minimum numbers – https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/age-managers-course-eoi/

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/agemanagers


https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/age-managers-course-eoi/


SLSA JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE (JDR) KIT The SLSA Junior Development Resource (JDR) Kit comprises a number of resources for the effective delivery of the junior development program to participants. There are a range of resources for the age manager and participant. The SLSA Junior Development Resource Kit order form is available on the Life Saving Victoria website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources

For use by Resource Description

Age Manager Presenter

Age Managers Guide

A comprehensive resource designed to prepare an age manager for their role.

Age Guides A ‘one stop shop’ for an Age Manager to deliver the requirements for the specific junior age group award, i.e. Surf Aware 1.

Record sheets To record the participation of participants as they progress through the award.

Participant Worksheets Used to assist with delivering some of the lessons.

Certificates Recognition of having participated in all the lessons, therefore gaining the award.

Should your club not have these resources available please contact the Membership & Leadership Development Department at LSV on (03) 9676 6945 for details. 3.2 AGE MANAGERS COURSE PRESENTER

An Age Managers Course Presenter is someone who delivers the Age Managers course at a club or district level. LSV encourages every club to have their own Age Manager Course Presenter. If your club does not have a presenter, contact the Membership & Leadership Development Department on (03) 9676 6945 to see when the next presenter’s course will be held. Age Manager Course Presenter Pre-requisite:

Be 18 years of age or older

Be a financial member of a Life Saving Victoria affiliated club

Hold a valid Working with Children Check which has been registered on Surfguard

Hold your Age Managers accreditation

Remain active as an Age Manager within your club for a minimum of two (2) seasons

Desirable Criteria: Have experience in the field of teaching and or facilitating. Course Outcomes: After completing the Age Managers Presenters Course you will be able to:

Administrate: Lead participants through the Age Managers Course

Age Manager and helper to Participant ratio is 1:20. This is a recommended LSV guideline. This does not cover water ratios, refer to the junior activities and water

safety policy 1.1.



Instruct: Ensure participants understand the concepts and know how to use the skills correctly

Facilitate: Guide participants in making discoveries, sharing experiences and feelings, and consider the on-the-beach application of the Age Manager Course concepts and skills.

Age Manager Presenters are required to contact LSV to ensure they have the current course resources.

3.3 FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Coaching and Officiating is a great next step for an Age Manager. Clubs are always in need of qualified Coaches and Officials. Both of these roles are extremely rewarding and a fabulous way to further develop your skills. Surf Life Saving Australia has reviewed, modernised and relaunched its National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) to deliver best practice coach education. The new coach education framework is shown below which reflects the coach pathway relevant to the athlete development pathway.

Key features of the new courses and NCAS include:

Athlete centred coaching philosophy; providing coach education that meets athlete development needs

The ability to submit evidence via video for accreditation and reaccreditation purposes; allowing for better support for coaches in regional areas

Introducing online, self-paced, delivery of all classroom based theory; improving accessibility and the learning experience for all members across the country

Practical workshops in each of the different disciplines within the sport to better equip coaches technically in their chosen discipline(s)

Extensive online video support resources via the SLSA members portal; coaches can utilise this resource library to improve their coaching capability

Discipline specific mentor coaches to support coaches gaining their accreditation


A range of sample lesson plans and other useful coach resources for the different disciplines to support Surf Life Saving coaches in the field!

The Foundation and Development Coaching Courses are now available. For further information regarding each of the courses please follow the link below: https://sls.com.au/sport-education/coaching Officiating Officials are the key to the effective running of all Lifesaving events. An official is any person who controls the actual play of a competition by the application of the rules and laws of the sport to make judgements on the rule infringements, performance, time or score. We need officials to ensure the spirit of the event is observed and enjoyed by all. Course Prerequisites in Victoria:

Be sixteen (16) years of age or older

Be a financial member of a LSV affiliated club

Hold a valid Working with Children Check which has been registered on Surfguard (only applicable to those over the age of eighteen (18))

Keep an eye out for circulars advertising officials courses in Victoria and sign up to the next suitable course – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/circulars

Further Information For further information please contact the Aquatic Sports Department on (03) 9676 6957 or [email protected].

https://sls.com.au/sport-education/coaching

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/circulars



SECTION 4: MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMS


4.1 YOUTH INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (YIPs)

We are a youthful organisation with almost half of our membership base being under the age of eighteen (18). Juniors (5-13years) make up 34% of our membership in Victoria, and the Youth (14-17 years) makes up another 13%. This means that it is vital for our organisation to continue to develop and invest in our Youth, as they are the future leaders of our clubs and organisation as a whole. It is essential that we work together to develop programs and opportunities for our Youth to keep this group engaged and active within our organisation. Retention of members aged 14-18 years in lifesaving seems to be a difficult task for Life Saving Clubs across Victoria and the country. The Youth Involvement Program (YIP's) aims to overcome this retention issue and helps develop and engage our young members. YIP's was originally designed by the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club in 2002. After great success the program has been adopted by Life Saving Victoria and many other clubs across Australia. YIP’s is a fantastic retention tool that provides young people with motivation and rewards to keep them involved in lifesaving. This motivation requires continual renewal and effort otherwise youth can become disinterested and engage in other activities. The structured nature of the program provides participants with goals, empowers them with decision making skills and satisfies their needs for affiliation by providing social activities which they can participate in with people of similar interests. This all contributes to increasing motivation to participate in lifesaving resulting in a greater retention rate. YIP’s also creates a sense of organisational commitment amongst young people. The program builds on the good work that volunteers are currently undertaking in lifesaving clubs and allow youth to work closely with committee members to deliver a holistic program, covering all aspects of club life. Once enrolled, participants can make their way through the bronze, silver and gold levels of the program. Each level requires the participants to achieve a basic number of points and then they will be rewarded with achieving the level. YIPs Implementation Guide & Additional Resources The YIPs Implementation Guide in conjunction with the YIP's program handbook outlines all of the program requirements and will assist clubs in setting up YIP's for their members. This guide outlines:

A step by step process of setting up YIPs

Requirements for running the program

Job descriptions for program mentors

Examples of letters, articles and other promotional materials

Registration and ordering forms

To download the YIP’s Implementation Guide, YIP’s Resources Order Form and YIP’s Rewards Order Form please refer to the resources page under Leadership Development on the Life Saving Victoria website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/YIPS

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/YIPS


4.2 YOUTH CAMPS As part of the review process of the Youth Camps, it was identified youth leaders needed more input into the involvement of the camps they would be working on and effectively contributing to putting the camp program together. The first step was to offer professional development to the leaders as well as giving them an opportunity to meet fellow youth leaders at the same time; in 2015 Mark Collard delivered a session on how to engage young people in interactive programs. For the 2016 Camps we have engaged the help of both experienced and new youth leaders from 2015 to come together for a camp planning day to brainstorm and set the program for the camps. In addition, a professional development session will be offered again by Mark Collard this time focusing on group facilitation and management techniques. PLEASE NOTE: When nominating young members to attend the U13 & U15 Camps, ideally club’s should be sending 1 male and 1 female to each of the camps, please ensure appropriate young members are put forward who are ready to spend two nights away from home and know how to conduct themselves in a group setting. Attending an LSV Camp should be seen as reward for good behaviour and commitment to lifesaving over the previous season. If your club has not sent representatives to the programs in the past/recent years, we strongly encourage you to spread the word about this fantastic development opportunity. 4.3 UNDER 13 DEVELOPMENT CAMP

LSV Leadership and Development Pathway aims to develop leadership and life skills and assist clubs with youth retention. The Under 13 Development Camp is designed to assist junior members in the transition from Nippers to Cadets. Camp participants will complete problem solving exercises, face personal challenges, participate in activities that involve trust and teamwork and develop a state-wide network. The U13 Development Camp is scheduled to be held Friday, 15 - Sunday, 17 April 2016 at Wombat Corner, Emerald Victoria. This camp is available to members in the U13 age group across the state of Victoria. Participants must be able to attend the entirety of the program. The aim of the camp is to develop leadership and life skills and assist clubs with youth retention. Clubs will be guaranteed one (1) position on the camp, but if the camp quota has not been met, the remaining positions will be allocated to clubs with more than 1 application. Nominations will close approximately 1 month prior to the camp date, and successful applicants will be notified 3 weeks prior to the camp commencement date. Clubs will be invoiced for the cost of the camp ($350 per participant including GST), it is up to each club and participant to agree on who will be responsible for the cost of the camp.


U13 Camp Objectives –

- Have Fun - Develop Friendships and Network with members from across the state - Develop Confidence, Communication and People Skills - Exposure to Team Building Initiatives - Exposure to basic Leadership foundations

LSV U13 Camp Participant – Lachlan Costello (Hampton Life Saving Club) ‘I had so much fun at the LSV U13 leadership camp, I’ve made a lot more friends from lots of different clubs. I really enjoyed all the activities especially dead fish, low ropes, canoeing and orienteering. They were all really fun and really help make stronger friendships with new and old friends. And I was surprised by how good the food was. The Group Leaders were extremely helpful, as you would expect but they really were, making jokes at the perfect time to get everyone back into activities, and being harsh but fair all the time. Overall I loved the camp’. LSV U13 Camp Leader – Teagan Thom (Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club & M&LD Executive Development Camps Coordinator) ‘Life Saving Victoria’s U13 Development Camp provides participants with the opportunity to meet fellow lifesavers in a fun and relaxed environment and form friendships with members from other clubs and districts across the state. Candidates participate in a variety of activities that challenge them to step outside their comfort zone and achieve goals they may not have thought were possible. Candidates also work towards building leadership and team work skills through participation in group activities such as initiatives and raft building. During these activities candidates learn that sound leadership, clear communication, respecting the opinions of others and working together are essential in achieving successful outcomes. Over the course of the weekend candidates gain greater confidence, develop new skills, build friendships, are exposed to the leadership opportunities that exist within lifesaving and most of all have fun! The U/13 Development Camp is an incredibly worthwhile experience for all and should be promoted widely by lifesaving clubs to ensure their members don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity’. For more information regarding the U13 Development Camp, please refer to the Leadership & Development Programs section of the Life Saving Victoria website - www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/u13camp.

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/u13camp


Draft program of the U13 Development Camp (subject to change) – 4.4 UNDER 15 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMP The Under 15 Leadership Development Camp is scheduled to be held from Friday, 19 - Sunday, 21 February 2016 at Stringybark Lodge, Gembrook Victoria. This camp is available to members in the U15 age group across the state of Victoria. This camp is designed to develop participants interpersonal skills, as well as introducing them to leadership skills and knowledge, which participants will be able to draw upon in their career as a lifesaver and an ambassador for their club and the Life Saving movement. Clubs will be guaranteed one (1) position on the camp, but if the camp quota has not been met, the remaining positions will be allocated to clubs with more than 1 application. Nominations will close approximately 1 month prior to the camp date, and successful applicants will be notified 3 weeks prior to the camp commencement date.

Friday: 7:30pm

7:45pm

8:30pm

9:00pm

9:30pm

Saturday: 8:00am

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

9:00am Canoeing Initiatives Orienteering Low Ropes / Flying Fox

10:30am

11:00am

11:30am Initiatives Canoeing Low Ropes / Flying Fox Orienteering

1:00pm

2:00pm Orienteering Low Ropes / Flying Fox Canoeing Initiatives

3:30pm

4:00pm Low Ropes / Flying Fox Orienteering Initiatives Canoeing

5:30pm

6:00pm

6:30pm

7:30pm

8:30pm

Sunday: 8:00am

9:00am

10:00am

10:30am

1:00pm

2:00pm

Lunch/Wrap Up/Certificates

DEPARTURE

4 groups of 10 to 15 with minimum 1 leader per group plus two lsv floats

Room Pack Up & Breakfast

Morning Tea

Puffing Billy

Amazing Race

Behaviour, Expectations, Social Media, Site Brief, T-shirts and Photos

Morning Tea

Breakfast

Satellite Groups/Bed

Group Game - Texico Mexico

Leadership Discussion in groups

Bed

Showers / Free Time

Dinner

Trivia Night

Lunch

Afternoon Tea

Proposed Program for U13 Development Camp – Wombat Corner, Emerald

Arrive Fri, 15 April - Depart Sun, 17 April 2016

Arrival

Leader Introductions & Bunk room allocations

Dinner


Clubs will be invoiced for the cost of the camp ($350 per participant including GST), it is up to each club and participant to agree on who will be responsible for the cost of the camp, participants must be able to attend the entirety of the program. U15 Camp Objectives –

- Develop Leadership and Life Skills - Develop Interpersonal Skills - Develop Friendships and Network with members from across the state - Solve Challenging, Problem solving tasks - Complete Trust and Teamwork exercises

LSV U15 Camp Participant – Louise Smith (Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club) ‘I enjoyed meeting new people from different clubs because we don’t have much of an opportunity to socialise with other club members. I learnt that things will only get done if everyone is actively involved and has a positive attitude towards the activity’ (Louise Smith, Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club.) For more information regarding the U/15 Leadership Development Camp, please refer to the U15 Leadership Development Camp page under Leadership and Development on the LSV website - www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/u15camp. Draft program of the U15 Leadership Development Camp (subject to change) –

Friday: 7:30pm

7:45pm

8:30pm

9:00pm

7:00am

Saturday: 8:00am Breakfast

Group 1 Group 2 Group 4

8:30AM Key Punch River Refuge/Blindfold Walk Mine Field

9:00AM River Refuge/Blindfold Walk Spiders Web Key Punch

9:30AM Spiders Web Mine Field River Refuge/Blindfold Walk

10:00AM Morning Tea

10:15AM Mine Field Key Punch Spiders Web

10:45AM

11:45AM

12:15pm

Group 1 Group 2

1:00pm Low ropes/initiatives trail Raft Builder

2:30pm Afternoon Tea

3:00pm Raft Builder Toxic Waste

4:30pm Toxic Waste Low ropes/initiatives trail

6:00pm

7:00pm

7:45pm

Sunday: 8:00am

9:00am

9:45am

10:30am

10:45am

1:00pm

2:00pm

Group 3

River Refuge/Blindfold Walk

Group 3

Toxic Waste

Spiders Web

Mine Field

Key Punch

Proposed Program for U15 Leadership Development Camp – Stringybark Lodge, Gembrook

Arrive Fri, 19 February - Depart Sun, 21 February 2016

Fitness Option

ARRIVAL

Dinner

Leader Introductions, Icebreakers & Hand Out T-shirts

Behaviour, Expectations, Social Media & Site Brief & Photos?

Eagle Range

Lunch/Wrap Up/Certificates

DEPARTURE

Raft Builder

Where to from here? Aspirations/Opportunities/Satellite Groups

Dinner

Satellite Groups re Leadership

Trivia/Games/Free Time/Bed

Breakfast, room pack up, & remaining group photos

Leadership Activity

Free Time

Lunch

Group Game

Morning Tea

Low ropes/initiatives trail

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/u15camp


4.5 BUILDING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP Program Objectives The Building Leaders Scholarship is a unique and innovative professional development program offered by Life Saving Victoria. This program provides six aspiring scholars annually the opportunity to excel both personally and professionally through meaningful workshops, advanced leadership development and specialised training. The program entails 8-10 development weekends consisting of technical training and leadership development, through workshops such as personality profiling, emotional intelligence, goal setting, knowledge building and presenter training. 5 months of intensive training cultivates into a two week trip to Sri Lanka, whereby the scholars have the opportunity to contribute to building lifesaving capacity and drowning prevention in a developing nation. Building Leader Scholarship Benefits Include:

professional and personal development

cultural awareness training

knowledge building

technical training

emotional intelligence

advanced conflict resolution skills

exposure to remote Sri Lanka communities

opportunity to build professional and personal networks

work with highly-experienced mentors and professionals Reflection from Mattias Baenziger from the 2015 Building Leaders Scholarship – Six months ago, I was privileged to be selected in the Building Leaders Scholarship program of 2015 along with 5 other passionate Victorian Life Savers and an experienced young YMCA swim development trainer. Together with the assistance of Life Saving Victoria Staff and mentor Lauren Chan, we embarked on a six month journey together meeting fortnightly to undertake extensive training and leadership building exercises. The trip to Sri Lanka was certainly a phenomenal eye-opening experience, exposing our team to the importance of developing Life Saving skills in developing countries. We continued to build upon the important groundwork undertaken by previous Scholars and our months of extensive technical and leadership training held us in good stead. The ever-changing environmental conditions provided a significant challenge to our training with torrential rain, the blazing sun and large surf all challenging our mental and physical abilities. Despite these challenges, we always found a way as a team to undertake International Standard Training. I would like to thank all the participants who gave their all to improving water safety awareness throughout Sri Lanka; as proud as anyone could be and confident that Life Saving in Sri Lanka is in good hands. To the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Navy, your support has been invaluable to the success of this program and your hospitality was first class. To the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association, it has been a privilege to work alongside you in improving water safety awareness around Sri Lanka and Building Capacity within communities.


For my fellow U/25 Victorian Life Savers, I encourage you to seek to apply in the future; a world class personal and professional development program. To the people of Sri Lanka, thank you for opening your arms, sharing your culture and beautiful country with us! Reflection from Hugh Moodie from the 2014 Building Leaders Scholarship – The Building Leaders Scholarship has formed and brought together what I’ve seen in my life as a year of opportunity. I have met amazing people, formed lifelong friendships and seen a part of the world that I had only ever read about. What I still think often about, having been home for a few weeks now, are the candidates. It was hard not to notice their smiles, their attitude and especially their intrigue. They wanted to be there and they wanted to learn and to be able to work with people, who have a desire to learn and change, made the whole experience worthwhile. After months of discussing the difference we have made in the past, actually arriving and seeing it for myself formed what will be the main memory of my trip and experiences in Sri Lanka. We made a difference and one that will drastically affect Sri Lanka as a tourist destination as well as the Sri Lankans themselves. Reflection from David Potter from the 2013 Building Leaders Scholarship – ‘The Life Saving Association of Sri Lanka, was then next on our agenda. Our goal was to help run a 3 day course with the manta ‘train the trainers’. This was aimed at up skilling the group of people who go and deliver these courses to the community of Sri Lanka. Obviously, over time this means that hopefully they will become self-sufficient when it comes to training and assessment. These people though were honestly some of, if not the best, people that I’ve ever had the pleasure to impart some of knowledge onto. To me this was the most valuable and rewarding part of the trip as we could fully connect with these people about being able to teach people and how the best way to do it is. In addition to this it also makes all the hard times back over here worthwhile, as it put it all back into place and hopefully in the future these stories will then allow someone else to be motivated in order to do this program and help out some people of their own. Even though I say all these aspects of the trip from my point of view, it is extremely important to remember that none of this would have been possible without the other five scholars and the wonderful team of mentors and leaders of the program, whether it be back in Australia or over in Sri Lanka with it. So a big thank you to everyone as this trip has enabled me to grow and succeed as a big and better leader within lifesaving as well as outside.’ Reflection from Courtney Higlett from the 2013 Building Leaders Scholarship – ‘I have been lucky enough to travel in my life and understand the benefits that it brings. Understanding different cultures and a wide variety of people is a privilege not everybody is lucky enough to have. The leadership training and the incredible mentorship that where part of the BLS program have meant that I was able to get even more benefit from the trip to Sri Lanka than I could have ever imagined. I would like to say thank you to Life Saving Victoria for this innovative program that I truly believe really does make a difference not only to the scholars but also to the people we come in contact with in our day to day lives and the people whose lives we influenced in Sri Lanka.’


4.6 LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

In the 2015-16 season LSV will be piloting short leadership development workshop events based on specific focus areas. These workshops will be developed and delivered based on feedback from young aspiring and current leaders within lifesaving, which will better fit within their busy lifestyles. These workshops will provide young emerging and existing leaders with the unique opportunity to excel both personally and professionally through meaningful workshops, practical leadership development, exposure to motivational speakers and the chance to engage and network with young established leaders within lifesaving. Potential participants can come from a range of different backgrounds, interests and areas of focus within the club environment. These future leaders are most likely current or future Patrol Captains, Chief Instructors, Club Captains, and Age Managers etc. It is envisaged that these workshops will also be available to the broader membership base as another professional development opportunity. These workshops take the place of the former Professional Development & Leadership Weekend.

4.7 CHAMPION JUNIOR LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR AWARD Life Saving Victoria places great value on staying connected to our members and recognising the exceptional service and dedication they provide to the development of the movement in Victoria. The Champion Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award form’s part of our comprehensive system of awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements and commitment of our youth members. The overarching aim of this award is to showcase the important contribution our youth members contribute to life saving as well as encourage the development of strong, confident and committed youth members who will become the leaders of the lifesaving movement long into the future. Our junior members are the future of life saving and are central to the growth of aquatic education and training within our community. The purpose of the award is to build participant’s confidence, self-esteem and personal belief that through hard work and dedication they can achieve personal goals as well as contribute to their community in a positive, meaningful way. Objectives:

1. Recognise and showcase the valuable contribution our youth membership provides to the Surf Life Saving movement both within the organisation and the local community.

2. Encourage a culture of well developed, responsible and positive youth members that are advocates for their peers, the Surf Life Saving movement and their local community.

3. Development of a sustainable youth award program that will provide youth members for years to come with confidence and skills that will support them as they transition to the next phase of their life.


Participants are nominated from each of the 57 clubs, one male and one female, based on the following criteria:

Contribution to their club’s activities

Contribution to their community and other community services

Lifesaving awards achieved

Lifesaving knowledge

First aid skills assessment

Attitude to sportsmanship

Leadership contribution and behaviours

Applications will open late 2015 – information will be sent via circular and uploaded onto the Life Saving Victoria website.


4.8 FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK

With female representation in Victoria now over 50% and climbing, females are an integral part of the past, present and future of the lifesaving movement. We celebrate the many roles and facets that females contribute, pay tribute to the exceptional role of our female volunteers and acknowledge the opportunity that lifesaving brings for females to be active, participate, develop and lead. This initiative is an extremely important part of the future development of our female members and staff. This is another step forward for the lifesaving movement in ensuring that females have the skills, confidence and support to fulfil their future lifesaving and professional ambitions. Moreover to share experiences, inspire and be inspired. The LSV Female Leadership Network is open to all Females 18+ within the movement including staff and volunteers members from all roles and facets that have a genuine interest in networking, personal growth and professional development. The Objectives of the Network are:

to enhance the development of our female leaders and our future leaders

create an environment that encourages socialisation and positive relationships between female participants

encourage further involvement and opportunities for females in the lifesaving movement

develop leadership skills through a variety of activities, keynote speakers and networking events

provide the opportunity to develop new networks within lifesaving

provide the opportunity to develop broader professional networks that extend beyond lifesaving and into professional industries and everyday life

partner with other areas of lifesaving to encourage collaboration across all areas of the movement

provide mentoring opportunities to female leaders within lifesaving For further information on the FLN or to find out about previous FLN sessions, please refer to http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/www/html/1831-female-leadership-network.asp Session 1 – Personal Brands – Leigh Russel Session 2 – ‘Play the Game’ Carol Fox Session 3 – ‘Getting the Balance Right’ Matti Clements Session 4 – ‘What’s in your tool bag for the season ahead?’ Lifesaving Panel Session 5 – Mentoring – What it’s all about and why you should have one? Session 6 – ‘Ordinary women achieving extraordinary things’ Kate Riddell Session 7 – ‘Embracing Life’s Challenges’ Steph Prem Session 8 – ‘Gender Bias’ Kevin Larkins Session 9 – ‘Getting Ready for Summer – Health and Wellbeing’ Steph Prem Session 10 – ‘Celebrating Respect and Gender Diversity’ Sue Clarke Session11 – ‘Playing to your strengths’ Jan Elsner Session 12 – ‘Women in Leadership Series’ Melissa Kind, Dr Natalie Hood, Yvette Costello Session 13 – ‘Creating Champions of Change in Gender Equity - Matt Finnis Networking, mentoring and workshop events are planned to take place throughout the year. Further information on the sessions can be found on the Life Saving Victoria website under Leadership Development - www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/leadership

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/www/html/1831-female-leadership-network.asp

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/leadership


SECTION 5: CROSS AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES


5.1 FEMALE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Life Saving Victoria in partnership with Game Changers Australia and Sport and Recreation Victoria provide a unique leadership development opportunity for 10 female members, aged 16-18 years, to be involved in a 3 day Female Youth Leadership Program. This program aims to develop young females as leaders in the sport and recreation sector. At the end of the program participants are asked to complete volunteer work with their club, utilising the leadership tools and resources learnt at the camp. 5.2 EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION – SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The purpose of the Emergency Service Foundation Scholarship is to enable fellowships and grants to volunteers members of Victorian emergency services and emergency health agencies, to assist them to undertake advanced studies in Australia and overseas. 5.3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE The Emergency Management Conference is the annual Conference presented by the Emergency Services Foundation to provide a forum for the exchange of valuable information gained by emergency services workers in the line of duty and in research. 5.4 EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION – VOLUNTEER LEADERS FORUM The Volunteer Leaders Forum is designed to expose volunteer leaders, and leaders of the future to a range of initiatives and developments in emergency management. The forum provides participants with an opportunity to learn more and see more of the inner workings of Emergency Management and involves key note speakers and presentations from within emergency services, leadership workshops as well as site tours of emergency services in Victoria. Participants will gain an understanding into the latest policy, doctrine and technology that will assist in responding to emergencies and will result in better outcomes for the community. 5.5 VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES VICTORIA VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The VFBV Volunteer Leadership Program provides key volunteers with a nationally recognised qualification that will be useful in their career, as well as their role as an emergency service volunteer and provide them with new skills and tools to utilise within their club. The program also provides an opportunity to network with a broad range of Emergency Service Agencies. Participants receive a Cert IV in Front Line Management.


SECTION 6: NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMS


6.1 SLSA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COLLEGE The National Leadership College is a week long live in program based in Sydney and designed for participants to gain an understanding of the skills required to be an effective leader, and an opportunity to develop these skills in an interactive and dynamic environment. The NLC is aimed at 18-30 year old members with previous exposure to leadership training, preferably from within the surf lifesaving leadership pathway, however it may also come from their careers outside of surf. The college philosophy is ‘interactive shared learning’ and relates SLSA’s leadership competencies to grass roots surf lifesaving. This is achieved through key note speakers and a focus on interactive facilitator led workshops. Potential participants can come from a range of different backgrounds, interests and areas of focus within the club environment – although it is preferable that they have been involved in previous state leadership training. These future leaders are most likely Patrol Captains, Chief Instructors, Club Captains, Age Managers etc. Outcomes of the National Leadership College include:

exposure to surf lifesaving at a national level

opportunity to network with other likeminded participants from around the country

growth in self-confidence and the self-power to make things happen

a perception of your own personal leadership qualities and competencies

another step up the national leadership pathway

share opinions and workshop current issues

be inspired by industry professional guest speakers

become part of the Leadership Network

Information on how to register for the 2016 National Leadership College will be located on the Life Saving Victoria website and released via circular as it becomes available.

6.2 SLSA MASTERCLASS The SLSA Masterclass brings together a nationwide group of SLSA’s leaders from club presidents to captains, chairs and directors to not only network, but to extend leadership skills and create an effective national movement through shared information ideas and resources. The program is tailored to the skills, needs and issues identified by the participants. It adopts a workshop approach, providing the opportunity for participants to share skills and expertise. Each year, the conference also presents guest speakers to share their own stories of leadership and provide insight into the greater SLS movement. Information on how to register for the 2016 National Leaders Conference will be located on the Life Saving Victoria website and released via circular as it becomes available.


SECTION 7: MEMBER PROTECTION


7.1 SLSA MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY (6.05) SLSA including subsidiary companies and affiliated clubs, branches and states, is committed to the health safety and wellbeing of all its members and is dedicated to providing a safe environment for those participating in surf lifesaving activities. Surf lifesavers are nurtured in an environment that values safety, trust, respect, caring and responsibility. This environment encourages acceptance, confidence and risk taking. For surf lifesavers to venture into challenging waters in times of distress, they need to have faith and trust in themselves, and in the people around them. The motivation for surf lifesavers to give freely of their time is to be found in surf lifesaving environments that value:

Safety and Support

Caring and Camaraderie

Trust and Teamwork

Respect and Responsibility As part of the surf lifesaving community, each lifesaver makes a commitment to actively encourage behaviours that promote such a supportive and nurturing environment. The SLSA Member Protection Policy can be found linked to the Life Saving Victoria policies page of our website - www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/policies 7.2 SLSA YOUTH POLICY (6.15)

SLSA youth programs provide a safe, educational and enjoyable environment that promotes the Australian way of life and a healthy active lifestyle. This policy includes guidelines for instruction in lifesaving, surf sports and development for members aged between 5 and 17 years

SLSA Policy 6.5 Member Safety & Wellbeing Annexure 1 – CHILD PROTECTION

SLSA POLICY 6.5 MEMBER SAFETY & WELLBEING Annexure 2 – CODES OF CONDUCT

This Member Safety & Wellbeing Policy aims to ensure our core values, good reputation and positive behaviors and attitudes are maintained. It assists us in ensuring that every person involved in surf lifesaving is treated with respect and dignity, in a safe and supportive environment. This policy also ensures that everyone involved in surf lifesaving is aware of his or her legal and ethical rights and responsibilities. 7.3 SLSA POLICY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (6.06) This procedure explains what to do if you have a grievance about anything to do with Surf Life Saving. A grievance means any type of problem, concern or complaint about your involvement or the environment you are involved in. For example you could have a grievance about:

Development and training availability

How an issue has been handled

The club environment

Safety in the workplace

The treatment by an official or officer

Discrimination or

Harassment

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/policies


The SLSA Grievance Procedure Policy can be found linked to the Life Saving Victoria policies page of our website - www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/policies 7.4 WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS This information should be read in conjunction with:

The full policy can be found by clicking on the attached - Life Saving Victoria Member Protection Working with Children Check Policy Revision (December 2014 1.2)

The member guidance notes can be found by clicking on the attached - Working with Children Check – Member Guidance Note

SLSA Policy Statement – Member Protection Policy – Policy Number 6.05 dated May 2014

Working with Children Act 2005 (the Act) Life Saving Victoria is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all its members and is dedicated to providing a best practice approach to ensure a safe environment for those participating in lifesaving activities. Life Saving Victoria is a unique organisation that has multiple purposes including community service, sporting, education and leadership opportunities and programs. Each of these individual aspects inter-relate with each other. It is due to the multifaceted nature of Life Saving Victoria, that members 18 years of age and above interact with children across a broad spectrum of activities, that this policy must be broadly applied. Additionally Life Saving Victoria as an employer and volunteer organization has a responsibility to:

- Ensure no employee or volunteer with a Negative Notice (ie. have been found unsuitable to work with children from the WWC Check) and/or Interim Negative Notices (as defined under the Act), undertakes child related work

- Employees and volunteers have the appropriate WWC Check according to the work undertaken

LSV has a moral obligation to protect its young members (U18). It also now has a State legal requirement to ensure all young members are protected from physical and sexual harm. This legal requirement involves all members eighteen (18) years and older who undertake volunteer work that: Any person 18 years and over, in a voluntary or salaried position, who works with person’s under 18 years of age in any capacity is required to have a valid Working with Children Check registered to Life Saving Victoria and their Life Saving Club. The Department of Justice WWC Check website defines the requirement as ‘Contact that is not incidental to but normally part of providing a service or activity for children’ (viewed 1 December 2013, www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au) This includes all patrolling members, all members involved in any aspect of nipper programs (qualified or unqualified) and all training and leadership camps (lifesaving and competition). The Working with Children Act 2005 (Vic) includes a compulsory Working with Children Check for all employees and volunteers who work in connection with twenty (20) occupational areas and who have regular, direct and not directly (indirect) supervised contact with children. This check has implications for all areas of Life Saving Victoria as many of our activities involve young members (U18).


http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/LSV_Member_Protection_WWCC_Policy_Revision_December_2014.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/LSV_Member_Protection_WWCC_Policy_Revision_December_2014.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Working_with_Children_Check_Members_Guidance_Note.pdf

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Working_with_Children_Check_Members_Guidance_Note.pdf

http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/


A WWCC will consider offences of a sexual, violent and drug related nature. The check includes: National criminal record check for relevant convictions, findings of guilt and relevant pending charges a review of relevant findings from prescribed professional disciplinary bodies (currently only the Victorian Institute of Teaching) There is no difference between a volunteer and employee check except the cost. A 'volunteer' WWCC is FREE however an 'employee' WWCC requires payment. Obtaining a WWCC

Paper forms are no longer available at Australia Post Outlets

All applications must be started online Online Application Forms Members must complete the WWC Check Application form online before lodging the form with Australia Post. An easy 2-step application process for a WWC Check will involve filling out the form online. Step 1 – Submit your details online Go to the WWC Check website www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au Fill out the form online Print out the Application Summary and Receipt with all the details you entered Step 2 – Lodge your documents at participating Australia Post retail outlet Go to a participating Australia Post outlet to lodge your application, taking with you:

the Application Summary and Receipt

relevant proof of identity documents

a passport size photo

if you are applying for an Employee card the application fee The code for Clubs and Associations has changed from 70 to 42, while the code for coaching and tuition remains unchanged at 28. The new application form reflects the updated code, however please ensure to update any WWC Check instructions your clubs may currently have. The application receipt acts as a temporary WWCC until your application is processed. Once you have lodged your application and obtained a receipt, you can partake in activities involving children. The verified receipt can be used until the application is decided, or for a maximum of sixty (60) days from the date of issue, whichever occurs sooner. Change of Personal Details Requirements Following amendments to the 2006 working with children regulations, effective from 1 October 2012 individuals (both cardholders and applications) are required by law to notify the department within 21 days of any changes to:

your name and those you are or have been known by

your birth date

your residential address

the phone numbers you have provided in your application

the organisations you do child-related work for and their contact details.


http://auspost.com.au/


Website Update Clubs can confirm members have a valid card by periodically using the check status function on the department of justice website linked below: http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren/home/cardholders/check+status/indesx.html Exemptions Clarification regarding persons exempted under the Act – Police Officers and VIT registered teachers. The Working with Children Act 2005 provides for exemptions to Police Officers and VIT registered teachers. Life Saving Victoria requires these people to have a WWC Check – despite their exemption under the Act. The reason being that is a VIT registered teacher or a Police Officer who is a member or staff of LSV or of an associated Life Saving Club commits an offence, Life Saving Victoria needs to be notified. If Life Saving Victoria is not listed as the staff or volunteers’ employer or relevant organization, the Department of Justice and Department of Education would be informed but Life Saving Victoria and the club would not. As a result, a teacher or police officer who is a member of a club could have committed an offence and still be interacting with children. For this reason, Life Saving Victoria requires all members over the age of 18 to have a valid WWC Check specific to Life Saving Victoria and their associated Life Saving Club. The WWC Check creates that vital link to ensure any alleged breaches (despite employment) can be picked up by the Department of Justice, who then reviews and if deemed appropriate, informs all relevant voluntary organisation’s. Paid/Volunteers Checks If a member already has a paid WWC Check it is possible to add a volunteer organisation to the employee WWC Check. However a volunteer check cannot be updated to include an employer organisation. Processing Assessment Notices in Surfguard Once you receive a member’s assessment notice via the post you will need to record their details in Surfguard. The following fields under Member Protection within the members profile must be completed: Member Protection Form This box may be ticked once the club has received the WWC Check assessment notice or sighted an application receipt from Australia Post. Member Protection Date This date can be calculated by subtracting five (5) years from the expiry date as listed on the WWC Check card or assessment notice. Member Protection Expiry Date This is the expiry date listed on the top right hand corner of the WWC Check card or as displayed on the assessment notice.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren/home/cardholders/check+status/indesx.html


Member Protection Registration Date (only applicable for application receipt from Australia Post) This is the date listed on the receipt from Australia Post. Member Protection Registration Expiry Date (only applicable for application receipt from Australia Post) This date can be calculated by adding sixty (60) days to the date of application (in Victoria a WWC Check application is valid for a maximum of sixty (60) days). Member Protection Registration Number This is the ten (10) digit number that is listed in bold on the assessment notice. An example Member Protection section of a members SurfGuard record is provided below.

Figure 1 – Example entering WWC Check Assessment Notice into SurfGuard

Figure 2 – Example entering WWC Check application receipt from Australia Post


Please note: if you do not receive a member’s assessment notice via the post then you may need to complete a ‘Change of Personal Details form’ which is available on the Department of Justice website. Further Information For further information regarding the Working with Children Check information please contact:

Life Saving Operations on 03 9676 6930

Working with Children Check Information Line on 1300 652 879

Email [email protected] Useful contact details:

www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/wwcc

www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au Changes to your details can be made online at the link below: https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/login.doj 7.5 SUN SMART GUIDELINES & CERTIFICATES

SunSmart, SmartPlay, Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian Government have developed resources to help clubs spread the message of sun and heat safety whilst participating in sport/outdoor activities. The following resources can be found in the Nippers Resources section of the Life Saving Victoria website –

Member Sun Safety Guidelines – click here

Beat the Heat Brochure

Hot Weather Guidelines

Drink Up Brochure

UV Alert Sun Protection Times

SunSmart Heat and UV Guide

Nippers Sun Safety Certificate www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources 7.6 CHILD SAFE FORUMS In 2015 as part of the Child Safe Organisational Review, SLSA have engaged the Australian Childhood Foundation to facilitate a Consultation Forum in Victoria to look at how our current policies and practices are working and what can be done to strengthen them. The consultation will provide information about child protection policies and practices. It will also provide information about the degree to which existing policies and practice require review to ensure they adequately provide a safe environment for children and young people.

7.7 CYBER BULLYING

This information is collated from the Australian Sports Commission and various national anti-bullying organisations. All states recommend similar information and advice regarding cyber bullying.


http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/wwcc


https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/login.doj

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Life_Saving_Victoria_-_Member_Sun_Safety_Guidelines__August_2014.pdf



What is Cyber Bullying? Cyber bullying is a form of bullying which is carried out through an internet service such as email, chat room, discussion group, online social networking, instant messaging or web pages. It can also include mobile phone technologies such as SMS. Examples of cyber bullying behaviour are:

teasing and being made fun of

spreading of rumours online

sending unwanted messages

defamation Cyber bullying can happen to anyone and the harasser can act anonymously making this type of harassment even more insidious. What can been done to stop this harassment? Life Saving Victoria is dedicated to the protection and wellbeing of all its members. This type of harassment does not differ from any other form and will not be tolerated. If you feel you are being harassed or you know of someone experiencing these issues you should contact the appointed Grievance Officer at your club as soon as possible. Further advice can be sought from a LSV Member Protection Officer (Volunteer). For contact details please speak with the Manager – Member & Leadership Development on (03) 9676 6945. While LSV can assist victims of cyber bullying from other members, victims can also seek assistance from the Police as cyber bullying is illegal and constitutes criminal activity. 7.8 IT’S THERE FOR LIFE! The internet presents great ways to communicate. Social media sites and smartphones provide fantastic opportunities to stay in touch and let people know what you're up to, but there are also risks. Whatever you post online stays online – potentially forever. Family, friends and future employers could all have access to whatever we put online - even if it is stuff you wouldn't want them to see or know about. This doesn’t mean you should stop using technology to communicate, though. It just means you need to be careful and understand the risks. The Victorian Government, with the help of LSV, wants to get the message out there that when you post or send something, it’s there for life! Life Saving Victoria Social Media Policy can be found in the policies section of the website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/policies or by clicking here


http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/LSV-006-PP_V1.0_-_LSV_Social_Media_Policy.pdf


SECTION 8: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


8.1 NIPPER FRAMEWORK GUIDE The Nippers Planning Guide takes into account the diversity of Surf Education programs across Victoria. This guide includes information relating to structuring a nippers program, coordinating and managing a nipper’s workforce, tips for getting volunteers involved and considerations for programming the sessions. In addition to this, this guide is supplemented with practical resources as listed below. This guide is intended to be a complementary resource to the SLSA Junior Development Resource (JDR).

Nippers Planning Guide

Appendix A – Position Descriptions for a Nipper Committee

Appendix B – Intensive Program Example

Appendix C – Extended Program Example

Appendix D – Beach Set Out Examples

Appendix E – Sample Gear List

Appendix F – LSV Minor Games Documents and links can be found on the Nippers Resources section of the LSV website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources 8.2 PATHWAYS DOCUMENT The Life Saving Victoria Pathways guide has been developed to assist and support Life Saving Victoria’s members to choose their development and training pathways. The document contains useful information on suggested learning pathways. These pathways are not intended to be compulsory, but to be used as a guide for members as they progress through different aspects of lifesaving in Victoria.

Lifesaving Victoria Pathways document This document is updated annually and can be found in the Leadership Development Resources section of the LSV website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/yldresources 8.3 RECRUITMENT & RETENTION GUIDE The Recruitment and Retention Guide is a resource developed for clubs to assist in boosting Membership numbers, through the recruitment of new members. The guide; and the resources linked throughout the document are as follows.

Recruitment and Retention Guide

Club Recruitment Program Evaluation

Club Survey Template

Event Checklist

Job Description Template

Media Release Sample

Member Induction

Letter to New Volunteer

Volunteer Role Description

School Package

School Presentation

Sponsors Thank You Letter

Summer Event Flyer

Volunteer Application


http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/yldresources


The guide can be found on the Club Development Resources section of the LSV website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/clubdevelopmentresources 8.4 ONLINE INDUCTION The purpose of the Member Induction is to provide Life Saving Victoria’s volunteer members with a consistent welcome to the organisation, to foster a sense of belonging and to make them feel that they are ‘part of something bigger’. It has been developed to assist new members, with a fun and interactive introduction into lifesaving, its culture and a brief summary of key information and where to find resources.

The Online Induction is available for club members to utilise and will be stored on the LSV from Anywhere site – www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au 8.5 SPORTS COMMUNITY – ENGAGING PARENTS 9 ways to positively engage parents at your club Recommended by the Sports Community Website (Pallas 2014)

1. Create a clear communication strategy with parents 2. Ensure parents are fully informed about your clubs policies and values 3. Define your clubs goals and keep parents updated 4. Ensure there is clear communication with participants 5. Induct parents into your clubs culture 6. Include parents in the responsibility of running your club 7. Ensure there is a clear and open procedure for any concerns to be raised 8. Ensure parents are informed about expectations of behaviour and Code of Conduct 9. Allocate a Committee Member to follow up any issues

For more information visit: http://sportscommunity.com.au/resources/h-top-9-ways-to-positively-engage-parents-at-your-club/ Handy Hints:

- Encourage everyone’s involvement – parents, guardians, siblings, nippers - Let people know exactly what they have to do – position descriptions are a great way

to help this! - Make tasks fun and promote the benefits of getting involved - Keep it simple - Be organised and have rosters and plans ready for your parents and helpers before

the session starts - Break down the tasks so one person isn’t overwhelmed with too much - Ensure volunteers have someone to guide them and ask questions of, should they feel

the need - Make people feel welcome and included, creating a sense of belonging and community

within your program can go a long way to retaining families - Have an induction process or session to introduce people to your club, the work

involved and so they have some familiarity on their first day - Recognising and valuing the efforts of all people involved in all roles and capacities - Have a contact point for Nipper Volunteers on the day - Be flexible in your approach to roles and how they are structured - Specify time outlines required by tasks so volunteers know what they are in for - Rotate positions to keep it interesting

To look at the different roles and benefits a helpful Parent Engagement Presentation can be found via the following link: www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/nippersresources

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/clubdevelopmentresources

http://www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/

http://sportscommunity.com.au/resources/h-top-9-ways-to-positively-engage-parents-at-your-club/

http://sportscommunity.com.au/resources/h-top-9-ways-to-positively-engage-parents-at-your-club/



SECTION 9: JUNIOR LIFESAVING SPORT

Please refer to the Team Managers and Official’s Handbook for most up to date information

which can be located on the LSV website – www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/sportresources

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/sportresources

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