At Surf Life Saving Queensland, Membership Department offer several Development Programs for our members at a state level. Our development programs are designed to run from one to another in succession, to grow leadership skills and provide development through the Lifesaving journey. These programs are delivered season to season and spread out around the State.
The programs currently delivered are;
- Youth Excellence Program
- Leadership Excellence Program
- Lifesaving Development Program
Youth Excellence Program
The Youth Excellence Program (YEP) is conducted annually by SLSQ and provides an opportunity for youth members to be exposed to the many different elements of Surf Life Saving. Youth Development is about providing our young people with positive experiences and opportunities, which enhance their strengths and capacities, as well as affirming them as contributors to our community and shapers of their own future.
It is designed to provide SLSQ youth members with knowledge, experience, and allow them to develop skills in a wide range of activities in an enjoyable and stimulating environment. The program is structured to develop confidence, teamwork, knowledge, and leadership in all participants. It also aims to introduce the participants to the more formal and responsible roles of Surf Life Saving such as patrol duties, responsibilities of positions, member conduct, and support structures.
- The program will consist of activities that include:
- Teamwork
- Networking
- Fun
- Pathways (internal and external to the organization)
Who can apply?
Active Members aged 15-17 years who have been identified by their clubs as a future leader, or who have a keen interest in developing their leadership and life skills.
All applicants should:
- Hold a proficient Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion
- Be financial club member currently in, or aspiring to, a leadership role
The program is delivered annually with the aim to move around the State.
Refer to the SLSQ Club Management App – Youth Excellence Program
Leadership Excellence Program
The SLSQ Leadership Excellence Program (LEP) is conducted annually to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to advance as a leader within their club, branch, and state.
Today’s volunteer surf lifesaving leaders must negotiate a maze of relationships, networks, and expectations to effectively lead in the surf lifesaving environment. Leadership demands innovation, creativity, negotiation, improvisation, and strategic vision – we aim to bring this out in our members.
Who can apply?
Active Senior Members aged 18-30 years who have been identified as future leaders within Surf Life Saving and have an eagerness to develop themselves personally and professionally.
Applicants must hold:
- Hold a proficient Bronze Medallion
- Be financial club members that are in, or aspire to, a leadership role
- Hold a valid working with children check, CYRMS and CSA.
The program is delivered annually, usually November.
Refer to the SLSQ Club Management App – Leadership Excellence Program
Lifesaving Development Program
The Lifesaving Development Program (LDP) is an education-based program that allows members to gain a number of lifesaving awards in a short space of time. Participants have the opportunity to gain First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and IRB Crewperson OR Silver Medallion IRB driver. Participants are also be exposed to additional skills and development opportunities including pathways, teamwork, leadership, and lifesaving operations.
The Lifesaving Development Program trains using the Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) education model. ELT uses scenario-based training to give candidates the opportunity to experience realistic emergency scenes to practice their lifesaving skills.
Who can apply?
Proficient Bronze Medallion members who are aged 16-20 years and are registered members of a Queensland Surf Life Saving Club are invited to apply.
It is MANDATORY that participants hold a current Bronze Medallion prior to completing this program. Participants wishing to complete the IRB Drivers qualification must also hold a current Queensland Marine Licence (this must be registered with your Club and showing in Surfguard). Members over the age of 18 must also hold a current Working with Children Blue Card.
There are two programs delivered annually; April school holidays in South East Queensland, and June/July school holidays in Northern Queensland.
In 2023 we are trialling delivering the program in North Queensland for our northern branches. This will be delivered on Magnetic Island, Townsville in June.
Refer to the SLSQ Club Management App –Lifesaving Development Program
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