Age Manager Course

Age Managers are responsible for developing our nippers into future lifesavers and providing a supportive environment where they can learn. Age Manager courses are available, which educate parents and volunteers on lifesaving and how to instruct nipper activities on the beach and in the water. Parents don’t require a lifesaving background to be an age manager.

Course outcomes:

 By the end of the course and successful completion of the practical requirements, you will be able to:

• understand the roles and responsibilities of the age manager and the age manager mentor
• develop strategies to work with children, parents and guardians, coaches, officials and club administrators
• manage risks in the beach environment • cater for the physical, emotional and social development of Nippers in your care
• safely deliver lesson plans • emphasise fun and participation through educational games and engaging activities
• utilise a range of communication, teaching and behaviour management strategies to help Nippers learn basic skills.

To become a qualified SLS age manager, you must:

• be a minimum of 18 years old (Victorian Requirement)
• have completed the relevant state/territory legislation check(s) for working with children
• have completed the online Safeguarding Children and Young People awareness course
• be a financial member of a club.

To achieve this, you must book into this course here. Wonthaggi Life Saving Club will then send you your log in details and all relevant links. Unless you already have an SLSA portal Account.

Age Managers Course Dates

Wonthaggi LSC            27th December 2024 11.00am-1.00pm

Port Melbourne LSC     16th and 23rd November   11.00am-1.00pm

(Please note if interested in attending Port Melbourne LSC sessions you must book by contacting Tea 0435062080)