Patrol leadership team members form the core leadership of our patrol teams. Patrollers selected for these positions must be prepared to commit to the following expectations:
- Be a role model for other patrolling members.
- Lead the patrol team in area of expertise.
- Help develop the skills of team members.
- Attend 100% of rostered hours or arrange a qualified subsititute.
- Attend a pre-season briefing (Location & Date TBC).
- Attend organised briefings throughout the season
Specific leadership positions and the pre-requisite conditions to apply are as follows:
- Patrol Captain: Bronze Medallion, Silver Medallion Beach Management (or Silver Medallion Patrol Captain) plus at least 2 additional qualifications. Significant experience as a patrolling member, previous PLT member, demonstrated leadership capability and great communication skills.
- Patrol Vice Captain: Bronze Medallion plus at least 2 additional qualifications. Experience as a patrolling member with leadership capability and good communications skills.
- IRB Driver: Silver Medallion IRB driver with previous patrol experience, leadership potential and good communications skills.
- IRB Crew: IRB Crew Award with previous patrol experience, leadership potential and good communications skills.
- First Aid Officer: First Aid Award with previous patrol experience, leadership potential and good communications skills.
- ART Officer: ART Award with previous patrol experience, leadership potential and good communications skills.
- 4WD/ATV Officer: Current Drivers License with no towing restrictions, SSV Qualification and good communications skills.
- Mentor: Extensive lifesaving and patrol experience. Ability to relate to and build relationships with members of all ages. Ability to guide and teach team members. Excellent communication skills.
If you don't meet the pre-requisites for a position but are still interested in applying e.g. wanting to nominate for PC but don't have a Basic Beach Management award please contact Nick Perera (contact details above).
These positions are a great opportunity to develop your leaderships skills, have a greater involvement within the club and they are also a valuable
addition to your resume.