Surf Life Saving Australia has had a very successful partnership with Japan Life Saving Association (JLA) since 2007.
JLA see the Australian lifesavers/lifeguards as great advocates in assisting in the awareness of water safety, education and enhancing lifesaving activity.
While the exchange program has not been held for the past three years due to COVID, all parties are now able to provide this opportunity again.
Program 1: Iwai Seaside Camps (25 days): 20 July – 13 August 2024
Who:
Seeking four (4) members to attend. Ideally looking for two (2) male and two (2) female members.
Activity description:
To be educating and taking Japanese junior high school students through basic skills for water safety and survival.
Requirements:
- Be a minimum of 20 years of age
- Experience as a lifeguard or in senior roles on patrol.
- Have some experience in teaching junior lifesaving skills.
- Must have a current passport.
Ideally would have the following:
- Eager and passionate with lifesaving spirits.
- Positive in local cultures and able to communicate with local members.
- Can speak and understand the Japanese language, or at least try to learn Japanese.
- Understands or prepared to understand the working cultures in Japan and work and be prepared to work full-time during the period.
Notes:
- Attendees will receive some compensation from Japan Lifesaving of approx. $60 per day (AUS).
- Support for International Transportation costs up to $1,000 (AUS) to be provided by Japan Lifesaving. SLSA will assist in the coordination of flights etc once participants are selected.
- Meals and local stays will be provided by Japan Lifesaving Association. Excluding out of hours personal entertainment etc.