2008 NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE
Please find attached the Surf Life Saving New South Wales nomination for office form for 2008. Click here for the form.

SOLDIERS BEACH SLSC 50TH ANNIVERSARY
All members past and present of Soldiers Beach SLSC are warmly invited to help celebrate the club's 50 Anniversary . Click here for the invitation .

MONEY WELL SPENT
Every year the Guardians of the Surf and raffle programs help us to provide financial support to our Clubs. The continuing success of the program has meant that last December, each Club received over $3,000. A few Clubs sent in a note of appreciation and it was great to see how the money was able to assist. We thought it would be worthwhile sharing some of these with the membership.

“I would like to thank you for your recent donation. Support of this nature is very much appreciated by our members; it makes them feel that their voluntary hours of looking after the surfing public are being appreciated. Our Club has a great group of very keen youth members at the moment, so the funds will help us educate, train and retain these members.”

“This contribution is most welcome as it comes as we near the end of our rebuild stage. Updating our equipment to the best we can provide is of high importance as we continue to give the best service to our beach as possible.”

“Thank you for the generous proceeds from the Guardians of the Surf fundraising programs. As you are aware surf lifesaving clubs are always renewing their equipment and these funds will be used towards our continuous upgrades in lifesaving equipment.”

“We thank you for coordinating the donation and please relay to your executive that the funds are much appreciated and will be used wisely in the purchase of lifesaving equipment.”

INAUGURAL SPORTS DINNER
Saturday April 12, 2008 - Mingara Recreation Club - Mingara Drive TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261.
The aim of the Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited (ABN 161 29 004 860) is to offer financial and moral support to young emerging athletes, male and female, across all sports from the Central Coast region. Nica was a dual Australian Surf Life Saving beach sprint and flags champion, won at Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast in 2005 and her loss is the inspiration for the Foundation that bears her name. The inaugural Sports Dinner, on April 12 at Mingara Recreation Club, will be the major fundraiser to establish the financial reserves to meet the aims of the Foundation. For information on the Foundation and Sports Dinner please visit: http://www.donnicaclarke.com.au/

 LIFEGUARD OFFICER - Full Time
Surf Life Saving Services is a wholly owned subsidy of Surf Life Saving NSW and is currently contracted to provide quality Lifeguard services to 16 seaside councils. An opportunity exists for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dedicated team working from our Headquarters at Narrabeen.  Reporting to the Manager, Lifesaving Services you will be responsible for the quality and management of over 16 Lifeguard Services contracts spanning across NSW. The successful applicant will be suitably qualified and/or have experience in contract management and lifesaving services.  You will also have an understanding of Surf Life Saving and an appreciation of not-for-profit, volunteer based, membership oriented organisations. Full position description click here. To apply, write or email: The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW PO Box 430 Narrabeen NSW 2101.

 ACADEMY QUALITY OFFICER - Full Time
Representing 129 Clubs in 11 regional branches, with nearly 60,000 members, Surf Life Saving NSW reaches into the community through the provision of beach patrol services, training and education, sports and junior development. An opportunity exists for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dedicated Education team working from our Headquarters at Narrabeen.  You will be responsible for the maintenance of the SLSNSW Registered Training Organisation.  The role will ensure the successful adoption of best practice principles with regards to planning, structure and operations of all education programs (accredited and non accredited).  The Academy Quality Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining quality systems for the RTO.  The successful applicant will have sound knowledge and experience working in an RTO. You must hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.  An understanding of Surf Life Saving and an appreciation of not-for-profit, volunteer based, membership oriented organisation is an advantage. For a full job description please click here. Applications close 29th February, 2008. To apply please write or email: The General Manager Surf Life Saving NSW, PO Box 430 Narrabeen, NSW 2101.
employment@surflifesaving.com.au

 FINANCE MANAGER - Full Time (possibility of job share)
An opportunity exists for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dedicated team working from our Headquarters at Narrabeen. You will manage all aspects of the Finance department with a hands-on approach and provide input into the future growth and sustainability of the organisation. Your ability to fit into the culture by working with volunteer members of clubs should be equal to your professional accounting experience and drive to improve performance.
You will have a strong financial accounting background (CPA/CA qualified) with appropriate experience. An understanding of Surf Life Saving and an appreciation of not-for-profit, volunteer based, membership oriented organisation is an advantage.
For a full job description please click here. Applications close 29th February, 2008.
To apply please write or email: The General Manager Surf Life Saving NSW, PO Box 430 Narrabeen, NSW 2101.
employment@surflifesaving.com.au

 WORK AT A USA SUMMER CAMP (JUNE - AUGUST 2008)
Do you want the adventure of a lifetime?
Do you want the opportunity to gain additional lifesaving qualifications?
Do you want to develop your leadership skills?
Do you want to travel the world and make friends from all over the globe?
USA Summer camp may be for you!
CCS are currently recruiting young Australians to work in American Summer Camps between June and August this year. Lifeguards and those with strong swimming skills are highly sought after in this industry and most camps will put each applicant through the "American Red Cross Lifeguard" training course, so not only will you have the best summer of your life (while escaping the Aussie winter!!), you will leave this experience with a new certification! Fore more information, contact:
Shelley Smith
Core Consulting Solutions
Tel. 0401369786
ssmith@ccscamps.com
http://www.ccscamps.com/

 Positions Vacant Section on SLSNSW Website

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MAKERS
Surf Life Saving New South Wales invites nominations for the 2008 Youth Opportunity Makers workshop. The workshop is geared towards creating greater awareness of opportunities and individual abilities in 15-17 year old members. Branches are encouraged to use this workshop as a method of recognising members who have the potential to develop skills further by working with like-minded youth. Applications are due at Branch on Wednesday 5 March and SLSNSW 19 March 2008. For more information, please see Circular 3043 or contact krando@surflifesaving.com.au.