Pathways

What is Pathways?

The Pathways project is all about showcasing the opportunities that lifesaving opens up to all, regardless of age, gender, shape or size. We’ve used real volunteers to share real stories about their involvement within the movement – how it’s shaped them personally, and benefited them professionally.

Each and every year, thousands of men, women and young adults across the state line up to patrol Queensland’s coastline, providing a vital community service and saving thousands of lives in the process.

However, off the beach and behind the scenes, there are literally hundreds of other jobs and opportunities available to those who aren’t confident in the water or don’t want to get their feet wet. Whether it’s a surf sports coach, a club treasurer, a BBQ coordinator or a junior activities age manager, there’s a role for everyone in surf life saving.

Importantly, becoming a surf lifesaver also offers many opportunities both within and outside of the movement.

There is an almost endless scope of lifesaving-related careers available to members, the likes of taking up a medical profession or joining the Defence Force or other emergency services, and many of these doors are opened and supported by the skills learnt during your time as a surf lifesaver.

Visit the Lifesaving Pathways website for a look at all of the roles within surf lifesaving!

Ambassadors

Anthony Cassone – Age Manager / Trainer
Kaitlyn Akers – Nipper Mum / Club President
Andrew McNeilly – Nipper / Helicopter Crew
Harry Graham – Student / Nipper
Simon Johnstone – Sports Official – Firefighter
Caitlin Knight – Patrol Captain / ICU Nurse
Gary Ferreria – RWC Operator / Defence Forces
James Crockatt – Surf Com / Air traffic Controller

Resources
The Pathways project aims to serve two purposes:

• internal recruitment and engagement – with the aim of more members doing less and member development; and
• external recruitment – new members joining the organisation with a better understanding of where surf lifesaving can take them.

The following resources have been made available for use by clubs and branches at potential recruitment or engagement opportunities: * Website

• Email Banner
• Poster Series
• 3 fold brochures (summary of opportunities in SLS)
• DL Flyers (with club contacts)
• Pathways Booklet
• Ambassador videos
• Share Your Story (online form to hear about the great work people are doing in SLS).
  

Membership development pathways