Lifesaving Pathways Guide 2019/20
Contents Roles in Lifesaving 4
Section One Lifesaving Awards / Volunteer Training 6
Section Two Membership and Leadership Development 18
Section Three Aquatic Sport 30
Section Four Life Saving Victoria State Positions 42
Section Five Careers 48
Your journey through lifesaving is unique.
There are many different pathways to take you where you want to go. Use this booklet to guide your pathway. Let it inspire a pathway that will give you an experience of a lifetime
Introduction
This guide has been developed to assist and support Life Saving Victoria’s members to choose their development, training and leadership pathways. The document contains useful information on suggested pathways. These pathways are not intended to be compulsory but to be used as a guide for members as they progress through the different aspects of lifesaving in Victoria.
Nationally Recognised Training
Some of the lifesaving awards in this document are accompanied with nationally recognised units of competency. Only RTO’s such as LSV, can provide this type of training. Many of these units of competencies are also recognised by other industries.
Life Saving Victoria Background
Life Saving Victoria was established as an initiative of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia - Victoria Branch (est.1904) and Surf Life Saving Victoria (est. 1947).
It has the mission to prevent aquatic related death and injury in all Victorian communities and the vision that all Victorians will learn water safety, swimming and resuscitation, and be provided with safe beaches, water environments and aquatic venues.
Life Saving Victoria is forging new lifesaving and water safety initiatives while respecting the proud traditions and programs of the Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving National organisations.
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LIFESAVING ROLES
Lifesaver First Aid Officer Radio Operator Patrol Captain IRB Driver/Crew Lifeguard Water Safety Trainer and Assessor CLUB GOVERNANCE Education & CALD Instructors ROLES Event Lifeguards
Examples of some club governance roles President Secretary Treasurer Club Captain Chief Instructor Member Protection Officer Junior Club Captain General Committee Member Social Committee Member Gear Steward Registrar Member Development Officer Club Administrator Uniform Officer Community Engagement Officer Team Manager Junior Coordinator
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STATE ROLES
LSV Board Director LSV Council Executive Member LSV State Officer State Duty Officer Council Delegate Council Panel Member Rescue Water Craft Operator NIPPERS ROLES LSVComms Operator Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Crew Nipper Participant
Age Manager Age Manager Assistant Age Manager Presenter Nipper/ Junior Coordinator Water Safety Personnel Water Safety Coordinator AQUATIC SPORT ROLES
Athlete Coach Official Team Manager Water Safety Personnel Powercraft Coordinator Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator
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LIFESAVING AWARDS / VOLUNTEER TRAINING Lifesaving Awards / Volunteer Training
Over 35,000 volunteer club members contribute to ensure that visitors to the state’s patrolled coastal and inland waterways are provided with a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.
As volunteer lifesavers we patrol the beach, we educate and we strive to reduce the drowning toll to zero.
To achieve this professionally and effectively members must train and obtain awards. These awards equip our lifesavers with the skills and knowledge needed to patrol our beaches. Course Categories and Awards include: Aquatic Rescue, First Aid & Emergency Care, Powercraft, Training & Assessment.
For more information please contact the Volunteer Training Department on 03 9676 6980 | [email protected]
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SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE (SRC)
Description Provides participants with basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving patrolling operations. RADIO OPERATORS Prerequisites CERTIFICATE (ROC) Financial member of a life saving club Minimum of 13 years old (on day of final assessment) Ability to complete a 200m swim Description within five (5) minutes Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to perform basic Opportunities communication practices. Participants will be able to participate in patrols under the guidance of more Prerequisites experienced patrolling members. Financial member of a life saving club They can continue to develop their Minimum of 13 years old (on day of skills by completing their Bronze final assessment) Medallion Opportunities Participants will have the competencies to effectively and confidently use radios as a means of communication whilst patrolling.
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BRONZE MEDALLION (BM) / CERTIFICATE II IN PUBLIC SAFETY (AQUATIC RESCUE) (PSAR)
Description Provides participants with basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving patrolling operations. SILVER MEDALLION - BEACH MANAGEMENT Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club (SMBM) Minimum of 15 years old (on day of final assessment) Ability to complete a 400m swim Description within nine (9) minutes Provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage a Opportunities beach in emergency and non-emergency Participants will be able to participate situations. Silver Medallion Beach in patrols Management is recommended for all Prerequisite for most other lifesaving Patrol Captains and is required for all full awards. strength patrols.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum of 17 years old (on day of final assessment) Current in Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and be current in one of the following: - Radio Operator Certificate (ROC) - First Aid (FA)
Opportunities Participants will have the opportunity to gain the following positions: Patrol Captain Club Captain Team Leader
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SILVER MEDALLION - AQUATIC RESCUE (SMAR)
Description Provides participants with basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving patrolling operations.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club GOLD MEDALLION Minimum of 16 years old (on day of (GM) final assessment) Current Bronze Medallion (BM)
Opportunities Description Participants will be able to participate Provides participants with advanced in patrols skills and knowledge to manage Prerequisite for most other lifesaving emergency situations in autonomous awards. situations.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum of 17 years old (on day of final assessment) - Current Bronze Medallion (BM) - Current Silver Medallion Beach Management (SMBM) Current First Aid (FA) Current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
Opportunities Participants will become advanced patrolling members Hold the competencies to potentially gain employment as a Lifeguard through the Australian Lifeguard Service.
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RESUSCITATION (CPR)
Description Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform CPR during an emergency incident.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 12 years (on day of final BASIC EMERGENCY assessment) LIFE SUPPORT
Opportunities (BELS) Participants will be able to perform CPR during an emergency situation. They will be able to further develop Description their skills by completing their Provides participants with the skills and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques knowledge to deliver basic emergency Certificate. life support care and deal with injuries during an emergency incident.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 12 years (on day of final assessment)
Opportunities Participants can further develop their skills by completing additional emergency care awards
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FIRST AID (AID)
Description Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage an emergency first aid situation until professional medical support is available.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 14 years (on day of final assessment)
Opportunities Participants will become a specialised ADVANCED first aid patrolling member. RESUSCITATION They can further develop their skills TECHNIQUES by completing additional emergency care awards. (ART) Description Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices and automated defibrillator during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious breathing casualties.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 15 years (on day of final assessment)
Opportunities Participants will become specialised resuscitation patrolling members. They can further develop their skills by completing additional First Aid or emergency care awards.
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PAIN MANAGEMENT (PAIN)
Description Provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be permitted to carry and administer methoxyflurane as a basic pain management technique.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 18 years (on day of final assessment) Current First Aid (FA) Current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
Opportunities To be the qualified personnel permitted to carry and administer methoxyflurane as a basic pain management technique.
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ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (ATV)
Description Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively operate an ATV for lifesaving purposes.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 18 years (on day of final assessment) Current drivers licence Current Bronze Medallion (BM) INFLATABLE RESCUE Current in one of: - Silver Medallion Beach BOAT CREW Management (SMBM) (IRBC) - Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) - First Aid (FA) Description Provides participants with the skills and Opportunities knowledge to effectively crew an IRB in Participants will be able to further rescue operations. assist on patrols by having the skills to drive the ATV. Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 15 years (on day of final assessment) Current Bronze Medallion (BM)
Opportunities Participants will be able to further assist on patrols and water safety by having the skills to crew an IRB. They can further develop these skills by completing their IRB Driver Certificate.
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INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT DRIVER (IRBD)
Description Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive an Inflatable Rescue Boat in rescue operations.
Prerequisites RESCUE WATER CRAFT Financial member of a life saving club OPERATOR Minimum 17 years (on day of final (RWC) assessment) Current Victorian Marine Licence Current Bronze Medallion (BM) Description Current IRB Crew Certificate (IRBC) Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively operate and Opportunities manage a Rescue Water Craft in rescue Participants will be able to further operations. assist on patrols and water safety by having the skills to drive an IRB. Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club Minimum 18 years (on day of final assessment) Current Drivers Licence Current Victorian Marine Licence (with PWC Endorsement) Current Bronze Medallion (BM) Be selected and endorsed to undertake training by Life Saving Victoria
Opportunities Participants will be qualified to operate RWC’s in state RWC volunteer patrol teams; RWC Lifeguard patrols and in other water safety events
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TRAINING OFFICER CERTIFICATE (TOC)
Description Provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver quality training of lifesaving awards.
Prerequisites Financial member of a life saving club ASSESSORS Minimum 17 years (on day of final CERTIFICATE assessment) (ASC) Be selected endorsed by Life Saving Victoria Description Opportunities Provides participants with the skills, Participants will be able to train other knowledge and experience to club members. competently assess lifesaving awards. Following the course members will undertake supervised training in a Prerequisites specific award. Financial member of a life saving club They can further develop their skills Minimum 18 years (on day of final by completing the Assessors assessment) Certificate, and/or Certificate IV in Be selected and endorsed by Life Training and Assessment. Saving Victoria
Opportunities Participants will be able to assess club training courses. Following the course members will undertake supervised assessing in a specific award. They can further develop their skills by completing the Training Officer Certificate, and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Note: a third party RTO will conduct this course on LSV’s behalf.
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WESTPAC LIFE SAVER RESCUE HELICOPTOR SERVICE CREW MEMBER
Description The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service patrols Victoria’s busy coastline as well as providing valuable support for other state emergencies and Australian Maritime Search and Rescue (AMSAR) Operations. It is available year round to assist in emergency situations statewide.
The helicopter can be tasked to incidents such as shark patrols, marine incidents, rescues, searches, missing boats, and fishermen in distress as well as providing support for inland emergencies.
Opportunities Once selected, members will be a part of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Rescue Service and be able to participate in patrols and emergency call outs
Prerequisites Participants who apply need to undertake a selection process which will include fitness and operational testing, as well as interviews Proficient in Bronze Medallion Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Proficient in First Aid (AID) Proficient in Advance Resuscitation Techniques (AID) Current drivers licence Completed minimum three (3) years of active beach patrol in Victoria
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SECTION TWO
MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Nippers
NIPPER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Description Nippers is a National Program that teaches kids the basic lifesaving skills required to be safe in and around an aquatic environment as well as developing their skills to compete in surf sports. The program includes lessons that are tailored to age groups U6 – U14.
Target Group Children between the ages of 5 and 13
How to get Involved Contact your local club to find out more about their Nippers Program
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U13 DEVELOPMENT CAMP
The U13 Development Camp is an opportunity for members aged 12-13 years old to develop their interpersonal skills, broaden their understanding of lifesaving and support participants as they progress through their lifesaving journey.
U13 Camp Objectives: U15 LEADERSHIP Develop participants confidence, DEVELOPMENT communication and team work skills Broaden participants understanding CAMP of lifesaving Facilitate an environment to develop The Under 15 Leadership Development a network of friends across the state Camp is an opportunity for members Introduction to the foundations of aged 14-15 years old to develop their leadership leadership, interpersonal skills and team Provide a safe environment to work skills, broaden their understanding participate in new experiences of lifesaving and support participants as they progress through their lifesaving journey.
U15 Camp Objectives: Develop participants self-awareness, leadership and team work skills Inspire participants to stay involved in lifesaving through broadening their understanding of lifesaving pathways Facilitate an environment to develop a network of friends across the state Exposure to fundamental SRC lifesaving skills Encourage participants to make valued contributions back to their clubs 20 LSV Programs
U18 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMP
The U18 Leadership Development Camp aims to develop and enhance valuable leadership skills for our youth members aged 16 and 17 years old who are seeking to take on more responsibility as CAMP LEADERS they progress through their lifesaving journey.
Participants will have the chance to learn Life Saving Victoria seeks leaders to about their leadership styles and building assist with facilitating and administering effective teams through fun practical the U13 Development Camp, U15 activities. They will also have the Leadership Development Camp and opportunity to develop lifesaving, U18 Leadership Development Camp. mentoring and coaching skills to utilise back to their club, through on beach Being a Camp Leader provides you with scenario-based training. an opportunity to extend your own leadership potential, develop valuable U18 Camp Objectives: facilitating skills, network with likeminded members and to assist in Understanding the characteristics of establishing the next generation of effective teams, the stages of team you ng leaders. development and meeting team member needs Expression of Interests for Camp Build knowledge of different Leaders will go out late 2019 for U13 & personality styles and understanding U15 Camps. Information will be sent via how to best lead a team to suit the Circulars and added onto the Life different styles Saving Victoria Website when available. Develop participants communication, mentoring and coaching skills Pre-requisites Providing the opportunity to develop Financial member of a life saving lifesaving skills through practical club training Current Working With Children Check Completed Safeguarding Children and Young People Awareness Course 21 LSV Programs
CHAMPION JUNIOR LIFESAVER
The Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day entails participants going through a series of leadership YOUTH SYMPOSIUM development workshops, gaining exposure to lifesaving pathways and further development of their SRC skills The youth symposium was aimed at 13-17- through practical team based scenarios year-old members from all aspects of sessions. lifesaving.
The Champion Junior Development Day This unique opportunity provided young will be held at Life Saving Victoria on members, with an opportunity to meet peers Saturday 15 February 2020. Members from across the state, hear from and aged 13 and 14 years who hold the SRC network with the leaders and decisions are eligible to apply for the day. makers from across lifesaving, sport and
emergency services. This day also incorporates the Mike
Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver The key areas of focus for the symposium Award, to recognise and celebrate the were: achievements and commitment of our What attracts young members and how youth members to their club and local can we do it better communities. This award forms part of Challenges, barriers and opportunities to LSV's Awards of Excellence. remaining in lifesaving How can we assist youth members with current societal pressures How can we build resilience? Innovation Challenge
The outcomes and findings from the Youth Symposium will assist LSV and Clubs in planning for and including our young members in lifesaving activities and innovating for the future.
Life Saving Victoria will look to further develop this initiative for the 18-25 age group.
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BUILDING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
The Building Leaders Scholarship aims to engage and empower participants by providing meaningful leadership development, specialised technical training and the opportunity to access advanced skills and knowledge under the guidance of mentors from lifesaving, 18-25 MENTOR business and the community. The PROGRAM Building Leaders Scholarship is a unique and innovative professional development program and is the pinnacle of LSV’s Leadership Pathway. This program will The aim of the 18 – 25 year old Mentor provide scholars with opportunities to Program is to develop young leaders to excel both personally and professionally face the challenges of current and future through meaningful workshops, leadership roles with the support of a advanced leadership development and Mentor and an enhanced lifesaving specialised training. network, whilst also providing a platform
to enhance their leadership credentials, This advanced leadership program is build on their current skillset and conducted over a 6 month period and motivate them to reach their leadership consists of 8 key sessions and 10 days goals. abroad training and building the capacity
of lifesavers overseas. The Mentor Program will entail a six-
month formal partnership between the Target Group Mentor and Mentee. Mentors will guide 18-25 year old current leaders and support their Mentee’s through a meaningful project and other agreed goals, throughout the 2019/20 season.
This year the Mentor program is pleased to partner with the Life Saving Victoria Blue Connections, personal and professional development series, expanding participant network and extend learning opportunities.
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OPEN WATER GREY MEDALLION OPEN WATER GREY MEDALLION TRAIN The Open Water Grey Medallion (OWGM) THE TRAINER Program is aimed at older adults, 55 years+, who may have limited exposure or The Open Water Grey Medallion experience in open water environments. (OWGM) program is a fantastic
opportunity for trainers that are This program builds on the success of the interested in working with members of pool based (Royal Life Saving Society – the public, are passionate about making Australia’s) Grey Medallion Program and a difference and are well versed in water aims to further engage members of this age safety, lifesaving and basic resuscitation group, whilst enabling them to feel safe and and rescue skills. confident in an open water environment.
Trainers are required to complete an There are three program offerings for the OWGM Trainer workshop facilitated by OWGM Program of which your club Life Saving Victoria to deliver the OWGM can deliver: program. Introduction to OWGM – (1 Day Delivery)
Intermediate OWGM Program – (3 The OWGM Trainer Workshop is Sessions) approximately 8 hours in duration and Advanced OWGM Program, inclusive of covers the following: Accredited CPR – (5 sessions entailing Background information to Water four key modules) Safety for Older Australians Overview of the three Open Water Grey Medallion programs Program content for each of the modules including learning activities Program delivery and administration information
If you are interested in delivering an OWGM Program at your club please contact M&LD Department
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YOUTH INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (YIP'S)
The Youth Involvement Program (YIPs) is a program to reward 14-18 year olds who are involved with their club. YIPs provides youth members with a structured engagement program to keep them motivated and involved in Lifesaving; while providing them with the BLUE opportunity to explore and become involved in a range of areas within the CONNECTIONSS movement which they may not have previously considered. Blue Connections is a new initiative for Life Saving Victoria with the aim of bringing together the Aquatic Industry, Volunteer Members, Life Saving Victoria Staff, Emergency Services, Sport & Recreation sector and interested Community members.
Together participants learn, grow and network through interactive workshops, while sharing experiences and common goals in an innovative and interacti ve personal and professional development series.
Each event features a different key speaker, and topics are related to professional and personal development.
Events are held once a month at Life Saving Victoria’s State headquarters.
Read more at: www.lsv.com.au/blueconnections
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FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK
The Female Leadership Network (FLN) 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, FLN - READY 2 LEAD confidence and support to fulfil their future lifesaving and professional ambitions. More importantly, the FLN provides a platform to share Ready 2 Lead is the first LSV female experiences, inspire and be inspired. leadership program to offer a blended format; consisting of both day and night The FLN is open to all Females 18+ and an opportunity for regional within the movement including staff and participants to access night sessions via volunteer members from all roles and skype. facets that have a genuine interest in
networking, personal growth and Ready 2 Lead is for emerging leaders or professional development. those leaders looking for new inspiration.
Further information on the sessions can Topics for this program include; be found on the Life Saving Victoria Leadership Styles and Managing website under Leadership Development Others - http://lsv.com.au/clubs- Team Formation members/leadership/female-leadership- Coaching and Mentoring network/ Diversity and Inclusion Risk and Change Management Decision Making Wellness - Managing self and managing others
People that may be interested in applying for this program include but certainly not limited to Club Captains, Patrol Captains, Age Managers, Committee Members, Club Delegates and Junior Coordinators.
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NATIONAL LEADERHSIP COLLEGE
The National Leadership College (NLC) is a week long live in program 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 LEADERS' leadership training, preferably from MASTERCLASS 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 The National Leaders’ Masterclass is an competencies to grass roots surf annual leadership and development lifesaving. This is achieved through key program for members ages 30+ years note speakers and a focus on interactive who already hold a senior leadership facilitator led workshops. role in Surf Life Saving (SLS). Participants come from a variety of Potential participants can come from a clubs, roles and SLS backgrounds. range of different backgrounds, interests and areas of focus within the club Masterclass provides an exciting environment – although it is preferable opportunity for members within the that they have been involved in previous movement to further develop their state leadership training. These future leadership skills and continue to leaders are most likely Patrol Captains, positi vely contribute to the success of Chief Instructors, Club Captains, Age SLS, as well as learning new skills and Managers etc. creating opportunities for personal growth.
Information on how to register for SLSA Leaders Masterclass will be located on the Life Saving Victoria website and released via circular as it becomes available.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION - EMERGENCY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE Description The purpose of the Emergency Service Foundation Scholarship is to enable Description fellowships and grants to volunteer members The Emergency Management of Victorian emergency services and Conference is the annual Conference emergency health agencies, to assist them presented by the Emergency Services to undertake advanced studies in Australia Foundation to provide a forum for the or overseas. exchange of valuable information gained by emergency services workers in the Target Group line of duty and in research. Members of Victorian Emergency Services Target Group Members of Victorian Emergency AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF Services DISASTER RESILIENCE - VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF DISASTER RESILIENCE - The Volunteer Leadership Program equips emergency sector volunteers with the skills EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT and confidence to grow as leaders. VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP
The experience is immersive and The Australian Government has collaborative, bringing together volunteers established a million-dollar scholarship from different organisations and agencies to fund to equip volunteers with the skills build knowledge and share experiences with and leadership required in the each other. emergency and disaster management
sector. Volunteers may be eligible for The program explores practical leadership financial support to access accredited frameworks through interactive learning, and vocational and higher education participants gain both self-awareness and an qualifications in emergency and disaster enhanced ability to understand and contribute management fields. to the organisations.
The program is delivered by experienced Australian Red Cross facilitators, on behalf of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience. 28 SECTION THREE
AQUATIC SPORT Aquatic Sport Aquatic Sport provides opportunity to further develop the essential skills needed for lifesaving through active training. Sport engages a large number of volunteer roles such as coaching and officiating at carnivals and also provides development in these roles. There is a range of competition disciplines including Pool, Lifesaving, Surf, Beach, First Aid, R&R, IRB and Surf Boats. Lifesaving Sport tests a lifesaver’s skills in rescue, accident prevention and emergency care; teaching skills that will save lives and last a lifetime
For more information please contact the Aquatic Sports Team on 03 9676 6937 | [email protected]
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BEACH EVENTS
WATER EVENTS
Beach Events are held on the sand and include: Beach Sprint Water events are held in the surf and Beach Relay include: Beach Flags Surf races 2km Beach run Belt races 1 x 2km Beach Relay Rescue tube races Mixed Beach Relay Rescue tube rescue Belt & Reel Run swim run events March Past Wade races Ski races Double ski races Board races Ironman and Ironwoman events RESCUE & Taplin relays RESUSCITATION Aqua/cameron relays (R&R) Other team relays
The R&R competition is one of the more traditional events at a surf carnival. INFLATABLE RESCUE
It involves two, five or six person based BOAT (IRB) RACING teams performing a simulated rescue and resuscitation of a patient from the surf using the traditional belt and reel. It IRB racing consists of a number of combines swimming, resuscitation skills, simulated rescue events, with the aim of marching and drill with teams judged improving lifesaver skills through against set criteria. competition. Events include;
Rescue tube race Depth of each team is tested, with each Mass rescue race squad randomly drawing which element Teams rescue race of the R&R they will have to perform. Surf rescue race
Lifesaver relay
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POOL LIFESAVING
Pool Lifesaving builds confidence, teaches teamwork, and is perfect for those who want to add an extra dimension to their swimming during the winter months. The events of Pool Lifesaving replicate SURF BOAT ROWING common rescue techniques and include: Manikin carry Manikin tow Tube tow A surf boat is an oar-driven boat Line throw designed to enter the ocean from the Rescue Medley beach in heavy surf or severe waves. Obstacle race Clubs compete with a crew of four Super lifesaver rowers and one sweep. Simulated emergency response
competition. In a race, the crew must row the boat 400 metres out to sea, then turn around their allocated buoy and return via a set of “Gate Cans” to the finish line. LIFESAVER EVENTS LSV proudly works with the Victorian Surf Boat Rowing League (VSRL) to administer Surf Boat Rowing in Victoria. Lifesaver events are conducted to highlight skills that are involved in a rescue, resuscitation and first aid. These events include: Champion lifesaver Patrol competition First aid competition
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CLUB COMPETITION TEAMS
Members can represent their club in competitions around the state, at a national and international level. Competitors compete with their club caps and earn points on behalf of their clubs. CLUB TRAINING Prerequisites To be able to compete for your club you must: Financial member of a life saving club Most clubs will hold some form of be proficient in the award relevant to competition team training. Programs will the age group they are competing in vary from club to club. Check with your clubs Team Manager or Coach for training options.
CLUB SPORT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Clubs can hold events such as Club Championships or Inter Club Carnivals, where members can participate in sport and further develop their skills in a friendly competitive local environment.
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STATE CARNIVALS
Life Saving Victoria in conjunction with the clubs, conduct sport carnivals across the state. Engaging in regular competition is a great way to maintain skills and fitness as well as creating new friendships and developing camaraderie within and between clubs. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Prerequisites To be able to compete for your club you must: Financial member of a life saving club Description be proficient in the award relevant to The State Championships are the the age group they are competing in pinnacle of lifesaving competition in Victoria. At the end of each season State Championships are held. Members are able to showcase their skills that they have developed STATE TEAMS throughout the season across multiple disciplines.
Prerequisites The highest individual honour within the To be able to compete for your club you state is to represent Victoria against the must: rest of Australia. Financial member of a life saving club Life Saving Victoria’s State Team be proficient in the award relevant to athletes compete at a number of the age group they are competing in different interstate and friendly satisfy the requirements under SLSA international competitions throughout the Policy 5.4 Proficiency and Patrol season. Hour Requirements for Competition Eligibility Target Group participate in at least one (1) carnival Under 14+ to open ages depending on throughout the LSV carnival season the discipline (excluding IRB competition)
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VICTORIAN WINTER DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Description The Victorian Development Squad runs throughout Winter. The Squad provides athletes with additional coaching and skill training opportunities throughout winter. The program includes surf skills, cross training and competition training and is directed to assist junior athletes in improving their skills and abilities. JUNIOR / YOUTH HIGH PERFORMANCE Target Group SQUAD Under 12 to Under 15 athletes
Description The Junior/Youth High Performance SENIOR Squad aims to provide athletes with HIGH PERFORMANCE coaching and skills training from some of SQUAD the best coaches in the state.
The group also aims to improve the Description standard of club training, with athletes The Senior High Performance Squad is expected to take the skills and learnings designed to complement training back to their clubs. programs that athletes may be following through their clubs as well providing Target Group programming support for athletes without Junior - Under 12 - Under 13 athletes club coaches. Youth - Under 14 - Under 15 athletes
It aims to improve the performance of Victorian athletes on a national scale, especially in representative teams.
Target Group Under 17 to Open athletes
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Description The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, known as ‘The Aussies’ are major events on the Australian sporting landscape. Championships include: Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships Australian Open Surf Life Saving AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL Championships TEAM Australian IRB Championships Australian Pool Rescue Championships Australian Youth Surf Life Saving Description Championships Surf Life Saving Australia’s High Performance pathway is for members Prerequisites that aspire to represent Australia in Financial member of a life saving club Lifesaving Sport. Supported by the be proficient in the award relevant to Australian Sports Commission and the age group they are competing in in partnership with Royal Life Saving satisfy the requirements under SLSA Society Australia an Australian Team Policy 5.4 Proficiency and Patrol Hour is selected to contest in the biennial Requirements for Competition Eligibility World Lifesaving Championships, National Teams Competition.
In addition, there is a national representation available for youth aged members and elite surf boat crews.
Target Group Youth competitors must be 18 years or younger on 31 December in the year of competition Australia’s best athletes
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FOUNDATION COACH
Description The Foundation Coach provides an entry level course for parents and club members who are new to coaching. The course aims to provide coaches with the DEVELOPMENT COACH knowledge and skills needed to coach nippers in a surf club environment using a games sense approach.
It covers the three general principles of Description surf sports, swim, beach and board. The The Development Coach course has Foundation Coach is the first stage of been created to provide coaches with Surf Life Saving Australia’s coaching the knowledge and skills to effectively pathway. plan and deliver discipline specific coaching sessions with a particular Prerequisites focus on skill development. 16 years + Working with Children Check The Development Coach is an entry Financial member of a life saving club point as well as being the second state of Surf Life Saving Australia’s coaching Target Group pathway. Any Surf Life Saving member who is interested in entering the coaching Prerequisites pathway. Age Managers, nippers 16 years + parents, parents of athletes and Working with Children Check current/ex competitors. Financial member of a life saving club Water based disciplines require proficient Bronze Medallion
Target Group Any Surf Life Saving member who is interested in entering the coaching pathway. Age Managers, nipper parents, parents of athletes and current/ex competitiors
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PERFORMANCE COACH
Description The Performance Coach course is for a coach who is a specialist within their discipline, striving for a performance based outcome from their athletes. A Performance Coach is a mentor to other coaches and will be able to facilitate workshops in their disciplines.
Prerequisites 16 years + HIGH PERFORMANCE Working with Children Check COACHES GROUP Financial member of a life saving club Development Coach Accreditation
Target Group Description Ex competitors A selected group of coaches who have High performance partner National been identified as leaders within their Sport Organisation coaches wishing chosen field. Each member of this to coach lifesaving athletes group will be supported with an individual Coach Performance Plan which will facilitate High Performance Coaches to be at the cutting edge of lifesaving sport at the highest level.
Prerequisites 16 years + Working with Children Check Financial member of a life saving club Performance Coach Accreditation
Target Group High Performance selected coaches
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CORE OFFICIAL
Description This course provides a basic understanding of the key events conducted for junior level competitions. Core Officials are permitted to officiate at any carnivals and competitions including State Championships where up to and TECHNICAL OFFICIAL including U14 years age categories are conducted. There are four duties that they can carry out: Description Marshall Officials who choose to fulfill specific Recording Judge officiation role(s) and who work with Timekeeping Judge participants who are actively competing Finish Judge in a surf sport competition. . Prerequisites 16 years + The duties they can carry out include: Working with Children Check Marshall/Check Marshall Financial member of a life saving club Starter/Check Starter Recorder Target Group Timekeeper Competitors Finish Judge/Course Judge/Judge in Parents boat Age Managers Prerequisites 16 years + Working with Children Check Financial member of a life saving club
Target Group Core Officials Ex-athletes Parents Age Managers
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SENIOR OFFICIAL
Description Officials who choose to fulfill specific senior officiating roles and who work with athletes competing in State/National surf sport competition. Officiating roles may include: referee chief judge area referee sectional referee course supervision liaison officer appeals communicator
The Senior Official is also mentor to other Core and Technical officials and can facilitate training workshops in their nominated roles.
Prerequisites 18 years + Working with Children Check Financial member of a life saving club
Target Group Core Officials Technical Officials Ex-athletes Parents Age Managers
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LIFE SAVING VICTORIA STATE POSITIONS Life Saving Victoria Board
BOARD STRUCTURE
Life Saving Victoria’s five councils is made up of it’s members who volunteer their time for the organisation’s future.
The Board is comprised of volunteers who BOARD POSITIONS uphold and support Life Saving Victoria’s mission statement, and guide the direction of the organisation. President Becoming a Board member: Company Secretary The President is elected by the Director – Community Aquatic Councils’ Representatives at LSV’s Education AGM and is a two year term Director – Aquatic Sports Directors are appointed by each Council Director – Membership and respectively Leadership Development Independent Directors are appointed by Director – Lifesaving Operations the Board Director – Training and Assessment Director – Council of Lifesaving Clubs x 2 Independent Director x 2
COMMITTEES
Finance, Risk and Audit Committee Governance Committee Honours and Awards Committee Facility Development Committee Grievances and Judiciary Committee
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THE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS The LSOC is responsible for facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of Lifesaving OperationS and Volunteer Training related activities. Director - Lifesaving Services These include: Director - Training & Assessment Providing a safe beach and aquatic Council Representative/ Chair environment Council Representative Providing a forum for the conduit and State Resource, Research and sharing of information and issues with Life Development Officer Saving Club Delegates State Training and Assessment Receiving reports from Directors and Supervisor professional staff in relation to lifesaving State Emergency Management operations matters. Officer Providing recommendations, policy advice Two additional Lifesaving and direction to LSV in relation to Services Representatives lifesaving operations. Ensuring LSV remains an active and highly efficient and effective emergency service support agency, especially through LIFESAVING OPERATIONS the provision of 24-hour-a-day, year round STATE OFFICERS Lifesaving, rescue and response capabilities.
State Lifesaving Communications VOLUNTEER TRAINING Officer STATE OFFICERS State Powercraft Officer State Service Standards and Efficiency Officer State Training Strategy and State Gear and Equipment Communication Officer Officer State Training and Assessment Officer - Lifesaving Operations Officer - Bass, Bayside, Geelong, Gippsland, Bass, Bayside, Geelong, Kingston, Otway, Peninsula, Port Phillip, Gippsland, Kingston, Otway, Surf Coast, Western Peninsula, Port Phillip, Surf State Training Membership Development Coast, Western Officer
43 Membership & Leadership Development Council (MLDC)
THE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
The MLDC is responsible for facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of membership and Director – Membership and leadership related activities that foster Leadership Development increased participation by LSV members Senior Development Programs in a broad range of activities offered by Coordinator LSV. Junior Activities Coordinator
Inclusion and Diversity The MLDC continuously review Coordinator Membership and Leadership Chair Development practices, recommend Member Wellbeing Coordinator improvements and develop initiatives Master Development Program that result in the implementation of the Coordinator highest standards using the most Junior Development Programs constructive policies and procedures as Coordinator determined by the governing councils Female Leadership network (Life Saving Operations, Aquatic Sport, Coordinator Council of Clubs, Aquatic Education and Council Representative Industry Engagement).
PANELS
Junior Activities Panel Senior Development Programs Panel Junior Development Programs Panel Female Leadership Network Panel Inclusion and Diversity Panel
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Aquatic Sports Council (ASC)
THE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
The ASC is responsible for facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation pf lifesaving competition practices and procedures, including but Director - Aquatic Sport not restricted to: Council Chair Pool competition series Chief Referee Beach competition series Board and Ski Representative IRB competition Beach Representative Common set of competition rules in Junior Referee each discipline of beach, pool and Pool Competitions Panel IRB Coordinator Coaching program for each discipline Swim Representative of beach, pool and IRB Surf Boat Representative (VSRL) Officials program for each discipline Aquatic Sport Development and procedures for all competition Coordinator disciplines IRB Competition Coordinator Risk management, policies and Lifesaving Events Representative procedures for all competition Council Representative disciplines Anti-doping policies, procedures and education Common operating procedures PANELS The ASC review existing competition operational practices and procedures, improve, develop and implement the highest standards of lifesaving Aquatic Sport Development Panel competition for Victoria, using the most Officials Panel constructive policies and procedures. Pool Competition Panel IRB Competition Panel Victorian Surf Board Rowers League (VSRL) Lifesaving Events/R&R Panel
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THE COUNCIL
POSITIONS
The role of the CLC is to assist LSV and the LSV Board ensure the growth, ongoing success and sustainability of lifesaving clubs in Victoria. Director – Council of Lifesaving Clubs x 2 The CLC provides a two-way link Meeting Chair/ Council between Victorian Life Saving Clubs, the Representative LSV Board and the LSV administration. Council Representative
The CLC also contributes to ongoing communication between all sections of LSV.
PANELS
As required
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CAREERS Careers with Life Saving Victoria The skills that you gain from lifesaving can transfer across to many aspects of your life. With a variety of seasonal employment opportunities at Life Saving Victoria you can kick start a career in Lifesaving!
For current opportunities please go to www.lsv.com.au/careers
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Life Saving Victoria employs over 250 staff as Paid Lifeguards to supplement the volunteer system in protecting the Bronze Medallion (Certificate II in Victorian public during the peak summer Public Safety -Aquatic Rescue) season. First Aid (AID) There is a variety of roles within the Spinal Management Award lifeguard service, though all must satisfy Advanced Resuscitation Techniques the following skills and qualifications. Certificate (ARTC) Some roles require additional qualifications and experience. Basic Beach Management IRB Crew Working With Children Check (WWCC) HIGHLY DESIRABLE Ability to operate LSV radio network QUALIFICATIONS Ability to work in a small team (2-5) Ability to work with small and large community groups
IRB Driver (strongly encouraged) Gold Medallion (strongly encouraged) ATV Induction (strongly encouraged) Current Motor Vehicle Drivers Licence
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ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Lifeguards are required to keep physically fit in order to perform all Lifeguard duties. The fitness criteria is outlined below, in which all lifeguard applicants are required to complete:
Lifeguarding/Lifesaving patrol experience Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public Demonstrate an ability to work in a team situation Demonstrate ability, in a 100 meter rescue tube swim, patient pick up and return to shore Successfully demonstrate current resuscitation techniques Successfully complete a theory examination All beach lifeguards must successfully complete ‘the mission’ (400m Swim/800m run/400m board HOW TO GET INVOLVED paddle/800m run in under 25 minute)
Applications for lifeguards are sought annually from July to September with interviews and other recruitment processes generally taking place during this period through to October.
For more information please contact Lifesaving Operations on 03 9676 6930 or email [email protected]
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BEACH LIFEGUARD
As a Beach Lifeguard you will ensure the safety of the public by: Working in a small team (2-5) to deliver a professional and quality LIFEGUARD TEAM LEADER service Actively patrol the beach Actively communicate with beachgoers As a team leader you will: Recognise and prevent incidents for Lead the team of lifeguards at a beachgoers given patrolled location Perform first aid and rescues as Report back to the Chief required Lifeguard on any service delivery, operational or staffing issues. Be a role model and leader for all lifeguards across the state on and off the beach
CHIEF LIFEGUARD
As a Chief Lifeguard you will: Manage the service deliery of lifeguards services across an area Manage a team of lifeguards across an area Enhance LSV’s ability to meet operational, and emergency response requirements and performannce Work with LSV to ensure quality assurance at all lifeguard sites in Victoria Be a role model and leader for all lifeguards across the state
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RESCUE WATER CRAFT (RWC) LIFEGUARD
As an RWC Lifeguard you will hold the Resuce Water Craft certificate, have extensive experience working in small teams and in the water.
Your day to day duties will involve providing a roving and response EVENT LIFEGUARD service across beaches within your allocated area to beachgoers and the community. As an event lifeguard you may provide Water Safety and First Aid Services for private and internal clients across the State.
52 LSV's Education Programs - CALD
CALD MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS MULTICULTURAL PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS LSV’s multicultural programs educate an ever growing Victorian Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community on much needed water Deliver the Open Water Learning safety. Experience Programs to a range of CALD organisations and Doing so not only saves lives and participants, from a spectrum of prevents aquatic injury, buts develops a ages, across Melbourne and genuine social-inclusion that improves Victoria. overall settlement.
REQUIREDCHEIF LIFEGUARD MORE INFORMATION QUALIFICATIONS
For more information please contact Provide First Aid and Current CPR the LSV Multicultural Department on ‘Employee’ Working With Children 03 9676 6921 | Check [email protected] LSV Community Surf Life Saving
Certificate; or Bronze Medallion
Drivers Licence (Team Leaders Only)
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHO ARE OUR INSTRUCTORS? LSV’s Education Instructors have the opportunity to deliver our vital water safety programs, the Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) and Sink Our Instructors come from a variety or Swim – Meet a Lifeguard (SorS) of backgrounds providing an array of Program, to students across Victoria. experience and knowledge These roles are casual-based and including: club members, student flexible, meaning you can work as much teachers, sport and recreation and or as little as your schedule allows! paramedic students, retired/semi- retired teachers and stay-at-home parents!
CHEIFWHAT LIFEGUARD WILL ME WORKING WEEK LOOK LIKE? WHERE WILL I BE BASED?
Both programs predominantly run Monday to Friday between the School Program delivery locations vary from hours of 9:00am to 3:30pm. However, beaches, lakes, rivers, pools and occasional we do run weekend classrooms across Victoria. One programs. Our peak season runs in the week you could be delivering a warmer months October to December program in metropolitan Melbourne, (Term 3 & 4) and February to May the next be traveling regional (Term 1 & 2). Victoria visiting the states most at risk regions.
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OPEN WATER LEARNING EXPERIENCE (OWLE) - INSTRUCTOR
Instruct and deliver practical activities such as: Be Aware and Be Prepared (Water Safety talk), Everyday Lifesavers (DRSABCD) Survival Strategies (Lifejackets), Rescue Strategies, Safe Body Boarding, Nipper Boards, Beach Flags and Iron Man/Iron Woman at a variety of aquatic OPEN WATER LEARNING environments across metropolitan and EXPERIENCE (OWLE) - regional Victorian schools. TEAM LEADER
Lead and coordinate the delivery of an OWLE program. Key tasks include effectively communicating CHEIFOWLE LIFEGUARD REQUIRED with school teachers and OWLE QUALIFICATIONS instructors, the management of risk and incidences and the transportation of equipment.
Provide First Aid and Current CPR ‘Employee’ Working With Children Check (WWCC) LSV Community Surf Life Saving Certificate; or SLSA Bronze Medallion Driver Licence (Team Leaders)
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SINK OR SWIM - EDUCATION PROGRAM LEADER
Instruct and deliver a 1 hour classroom based program that empowers students to keep themselves and others safe in all aquatic environments (rivers, lakes/dams, pools and beaches) through engaging and practical activities to metropolitan and regional SINK OR SWIM REQUIRED Victorian Schools. QUALIFICATIONS
Provide First Aid and Current CPR ‘Employee’ Working With Children Check CHEIFMORE LIFEGUARD INFORMATION Drivers Licence
For more information please contact the Education Team on 9676 6940 | [email protected] www.lsv.com.au/education/join-our- team/
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CONTACT MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
[email protected] 03 9676 6945