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Thursday 23 September 2021
Coronavirus Updates
Please ensure that you regularly review the SLSNSW Coronavirus webpage and the NSW Health website to keep up-to-date with the latest restrictions and advice.
Shark Drone Program Expands in NSW
More than 50 beaches will be patrolled this season and 200 UAV pilots employed to watch over swimmers and surfers through an expanded shark surveillance program in NSW.
Star Umina SLSC Athlete Braves Choppy Conditions in Rescue Effort
Young Surf Life Saving star, Olivia Edwards has shown wisdom and skill beyond her years, highlighting the importance of understanding your limits in difficult conditions after she rescued a struggling swimmer on the Central Coast.
Our Club is Your Club - National Recruitment Campaign Resources
Download the campaign resources including posters, website banners, videos, photos and social media tiles. You can also customise your own using available templates.
Announcements
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
Clubs/branches that wish to apply for the Surf Club Facility Program are encouraged to commence gathering the required attachments ASAP.
Westpac Social Change Fellowship
Applications close Thursday, 30 September. Ten fellowships worth up to $50,000 each are awarded to candidates who are leading an initiative that tackles one of Australia’s social issues
Nominations for Life Membership - SLSNSW
Nominations for Life Membership of SLSNSW are now open. Nominations are to be forwarded via branch by Thursday, 30 September 2021.
SLSNSW Director Nominations
Nominations for the State Director Election 2021 are now open, Nominations are to be forwarded via branch by Friday, 8 October 2021.
Latest Circulars
Reminders
- Memo: Australian Sports Commission Local Sporting Champions Program
- Circular 3685: SLSNSW Skills Maintenance (Proficiency Check) Requirements for 2021-22 Season - Updated
- SLSA Circular 12: 2021-22 Women's Mentoring Program 3 - November 2021
- Memo: NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
- Circular 3686: Rescue of the Month 2021-22 Season
- SLSA Circular 10: 2021-22 - Skills Maintenance (Proficiency Check) Requirements for 2021-22 Season - States Impacted by Health Orders/Restrictions
- Circular 3681: Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and Branches 2021/22
Events
24 Hour Row for Mental Health
There are over 40 clubs from NSW, WA, SA, VIC and QLD taking part in this year's 24 Hour Row for Mental Health raising funds for Gotcha4Life! There's still plenty of time to get involved. Visit the 24 Hour Row website to find a location or register your club and start fundraising today, and don't forget to check out their Weekly Workout videos on Facebook.
Coolangatta Gold
Normal entries for the Coolangatta Gold close Sunday 10 October.
Grants & Fundraising
Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of SLSCs in NSW, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW SLSCs through the Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for SLS entities across Australia.
Surf Life Saving Foundation
Please note that due to the Coronavirus health emergency all door knocking appeals have temporarily ceased.
More information about the Surf Life Saving Foundation and the work they carry out can be found on our website.
Employment Opportunities
Senior RTO Compliance Coordinator
A rare opportunity has become available for a Senior RTO Compliance Coordinator to join the newly created Learning Project Team at SLSNSW. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high performing and iconic organisation.
Club Development Officer - Central Coast
The purpose of this role is to support, engage and promote Central Coast Clubs by providing assistance in the areas related to development, membership recruitment & retention, sustainability and compliance.
Beach Safety Awareness Presenter
Deliver beach safety talks and sessions to primary and secondary school students. Applicants must have their SRC or Bronze Medallion, drivers license, WWCC, own vehicle, and a passion for helping the local community.
Early Childhood Beach Safety Presenter
Deliver a brand new beach safety show to young children between the ages of 3 and 6. We urge anyone interested to apply but early childhood education experience and knowledge will be highly regarded. Training provided.
Multicultural Beach Safety Presenter
Deliver beach safety and rock fishing safety talks to community groups and diverse audiences in English and your own language both virtually and face to face. We urge anyone interested to apply but those with a strong knowledge and interest in their own culture will be highly regarded. Training provided.
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!
With over 330 positions available across 90 locations, the ALS is encouraging surf lifesavers to apply as a means of offering local employment, building stronger relationships with clubs and providing opportunities for club members to develop leadership and lifesaving skills as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Seasonal Staff
- Casual Staff.
Returning 2020/21 lifeguards must reapply online with their user number and password. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the Become a Lifeguard page of the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW website.
Australian UAV Service - Recruitment Now Open!
Does flying drones interest you? We’ll provide free training and help you to turn your passion into a career. Join the Australian UAV Service (AUAVS) for the 2021/22 season!
Recruitment is now open for UAV Pilots and UAV Operators to be our eyes in the sky. Operating at over 60 locations and with a presence in every coastal council, there’s sure to be a position near you.
