FRIDAY June 13, 2008

 2008/09 Lifesaving Service Agreements
IMPORTANT MEMO ON INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
All Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos
All Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

WEBSITE CHANGES
SLSNSW has recently appointed a new website hosting company and there have been a few glitches in the changeover period. If you are still having problems with the site, you may need to update your 'Favourites' and the site is www.surflifesaving.com.au (you have surflife_cms in the address and this will not allow you to connect to the new site). You may also need to clear your cache, which you do under tools in Explorer and most other browsers. If you're having problems please email Eve Hanks, Media & Communications Officer or call 02 9984 7188.

2008 SLSA LEADERS CONFERENCE - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 JUNE 2008!
Surf Life  SLSNSW encourages nominations for the 2008 SLSA Leaders Conference. The target audience for this National conference, are Club Presidents and leaders in the 30+ age category, including those leaders who have re-entering the organisation after an extended period of absence or those leaders without a surf life saving background. Outcomes of the Leaders Conference include: refresh and extend their leadership capabilities; and awareness raised of the issues, responsibilities and accountabilities in leadership within SLSA. Applications are due at SLSNSW Monday 30 June, 2008. For more information please see SLSNSW Circular 3059.

2008 SIR ADRIAN CURLEWIS SCHOLARSHIP- APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY, 16 JUNE 2008!
Surf Life Saving New South Wales invites nominations for the 2008 Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship - SLSNSW circular 3054 . This National program is designed to build leadership skills and knowledge, highlighting the potential in members who are pursuing leadership roles in surf life saving at club, branch or state level. Applications are due at SLSNSW, Monday 16 June, 2008. For more information contact Kim Rando on 9984 7188 or click here for the SLSA Circular and Nomination form.

  CALLING SURF LIFESAVERS
Surf Life Saving NSW has been approached by the NSW Government to work with its agency, the World Youth Day Coordination Authority to staff WelfWelfare Centres during the event. for more information on how to get involved click here.

SURF CLUB FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2008/2009 - CLOSES FRI 18 JULY 2008
The Department of Sport and Recreation’s continued support of SLSNSW under its Safety and Rescue Services Program provides invaluable financial and material assistance to our organisation. In addition, their $2 Million of support per annum available to NSW surf life saving clubs through the Surf Club Facility Development Program enables essential and major capital works to take place. Applications are now open, please click here to download your application form. 

2008/09 LIFESAVING SERVICE AGREEMENTS
The 2008/09 Lifesaving Service Agreements are now being reviewed by the SLSNSW Director of Lifesaving and Branch Directors of Lifesaving. These documents will be sent to all clubs by branches within the next few weeks.
All clubs and branches are asked to review their Lifesaving Service Agreements carefully and consider the service requirements and needs of the general public in both peak and off peak periods. To view the circular, please click here.

WILL YOU BE IN THE NSW STATE TEAM FOR 2009? CLICK HERE AND READ THIS!!
It may be way off in the distance, but now is the time to plan for the 2009 Interstate Championships, to be held at Scarborough, WA, during the 2009 Aussies. The event will run on Wednesday 19th March 2009 and potential NSW coaches and competitors should consider if they'll need to get to WA for the Interstate competition and, if so, book their travel and accommodation now. Athletes need to be at Scarborough no later than 12.00pm (AWST) on Tuesday 18th March and they’ll need easy access to their craft from their club's shipping containers.
 If you're competing in the Interstate Championships, you'll still be able to progress through the Thursday rounds of the Aussies. If you compete in the flags at Interstate, for example, you'll automatically progress through that event's heats for the Australian Championships on that day. If your event is not run during the Thursday of the Aussies (i.e. is conducted on the Friday or Saturday) you will be seeded through to the second round of competition. 

TELSTRA WANTS TO HELP EQUIP YOUR CLUB - APPLY BEFORE 30 JUNE 2008

Telstra is a supporter of local communities and they sent this message through to SLSA to let clubs know applications are now open for
the 2008 Telstra Assistance Fund:
"We value the role that clubs, like yours, play in preserving the safety of all who visit our golden shores. That’s why we’ve decided to team up with Surf Life Saving Australia to help give local surf life saving clubs across the country the extra support they deserve.
Over the past five years the Telstra Assistance Fund has proudly supplied thousands of clubs with much-needed equipment. This year, we’ll give away $250,000 worth of surf lifesaving equipment. From rescue boards and outboard motors, to radios and rescue boats, the fund gives lifesavers what they need to help save lives.
Applications for the Telstra Assistance Fund close on 30 June 2008. Eligibility criteria apply."
Click on the Apply Now button to find out how to submit your funding application.

POSITION VACANT

SUPPORT OFFICER (SYDNEY/ILLAWARRA)
SLSNSW is seeking a committed and hard working Support Officer to service the needs of our members, clubs and branches throughout Southern Sydney and Illawarra.
Reporting to the General Manager, Operations, you will play a key role working closely with both internal and external stakeholders.  Your primary responsibilities will be to:
• Develop and maintain relationships with clubs, branches and members
• Provide support to the branches through the implementation of identified opportunities for their future evelopment
• Support the implementation of best practice management through the introduction of the organisation’s Club Development Program into the clubs
• Assist in the promotion of the aims and objectives of SLSNSW to the broader community
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have an understanding of Surf Life Saving.  A description for this full time position is available here. 
To apply, write or email The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW Inc.
PO Box 430, Narrabeen NSW 2101.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 4th July, 2008 
 
SURF SPORTS OFFICER
We are seeking an enthusiastic Surfs Sports Officer to join the Surf Sports team at our Narrabeen headquarters.
Reporting to the Manager, Surf Sports you will play a key role within the team and be responsible for:
• Coordinating Talented Athlete Programs, High Performance and other athlete development
programs, liaising with local schools, councils and surf clubs
• Coordination and planning of coaching accreditation courses
• Development of surf sports educational resources
• Preparation of development proposals, reports and Surf Sports Operating Procedures
• Assisting with conduct of surf sports events across the NSW coast
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and have the ability to work well under
pressure with an understanding of Surf Life Saving in NSW and Surf Life Saving competition an
advantage. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is looking to broaden their experience within the Sports Industry.
Click on the link for a Position Description.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 20th June 2008. To apply write to or email The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW Inc. PO Box 430, Narrabeen NSW 2101.

SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
An exciting opportunity exists for a self motivated, dynamic and experienced person to join our Marketing team in the role of Sponsorship Coordinator. Reporting to the General Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the organisation’s sponsorship strategy
• Actively seeking new successful sponsors
• Measure and report on sponsors' coverage
• Manage sponsors' needs to achieve goals and objectives
• Manage and report on existing National sponsorships
This position is full time and is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is looking to broaden their
experience. Based at our Narrabeen Headquarters, a full position description is available at
Click here for a full Position Description.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 27th June 2008. To apply write to or email The General Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW Inc, PO Box 430, Narrabeen NSW 2101.

Positions Vacant Section on SLSNSW Website

 
NEW YEAR WARNING
Lifesavers urge revellers to take it easy this New Year. Click here for media release....