Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day

Overview

Champion Junior Lifesaver (CJL) Development Day is a fun filled day of leadership development workshops, exposure to the many opportunities in lifesaving and practical team based SRC scenarios.

The day also incorporates the prestigious Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver award, to recognise and celebrate the achievements and commitments of our youth members to their club and local community. This award forms part of the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence.

Saturday, 27 February 2021

Life Saving Victoria

200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne 3207

Program Objectives

Recognise and showcase the valuable contribution youth members provide to the lifesaving movement, both within the organisation and the local community

Encourage a culture of well developed, responsible and positive youth members that are advocates for their peers, the lifesaving movement and their local community

Development of a youth program that will provide youth members for years to come with confidence and skills that will support them as they transition to the next phase of their lifesaving pathway.

Nomination Criteria

All clubs are encouraged to nominate a female and male candidate to represent their club. Nominees must be 13 or 14 years of age at the time of the program and typically are members who go above and beyond in your club.

Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver Award

The Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver Award forms part of LSV’s member recognition awards and celebrates the achievements and commitment of our youth members.

The overarching aim of this award is to showcase the important contribution our youth members to lifesaving as well as encourage the development of strong, confident and committed youth members who will become the leaders of the lifesaving movement long into the future.

The winner of the award will be announced at the end of the Development Day at a presentation ceremony. They will be invited to attend the 2021 LSV Awards of Excellence where they will be formally acknowledged and receive the Mike Martin, Champion Junior Lifesaver Award.

Nomination Criteria for nominees selecting to apply for the Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver Award

Be 13 or 14 years of age at the time of the program

Nominees should be chosen with consideration to the following areas:

o Hold current SRC award

o Contribution to their club’s activities
o Contribution to their community and other community services
o Lifesaving awards achieved
o Lifesaving knowledge
o First aid skills assessment
o Attitude to sportsmanship
o Leadership contribution and behaviours

Award Selection Process:

In awarding the 2021 Champion Junior Lifesaver Award, candidates will be assessed on their performance in the following areas:

Club/Community Volunteering (application process) 30%

SRC Scenarios 30%

Brief 10-minute interview / chat, to be conducted online prior to the day (guidelines to be given to successful nominees) 20%

Leadership Attributes/Behaviours and Sportsmanship (On the day) 20%

SRC Scenarios, Technical Skills and Leadership Attributes/Behaviours and Sportsmanship components will be assessed throughout the day by the volunteer leaders.

Cost

$40 per participant (inc GST). LSV will invoice clubs for the cost of the Development Day. It is up to each club and participant to agree on how much each party will contribute.

Application Process

Nominees are required to complete the following to apply:

1. Complete an online application, which includes answering short questions regarding club and community involvement. These answers must be completed by the nominee and not the parent/guardian.
2. Gain reference letters (max 2) which detail examples of significant involvement in club activities and initiatives taken by the nominee
3. Provide a letter or email of endorsement from a club committee member to support the nominees application (The club endorsement can also double up as a reference letter)

Applications close Monday 1 February.

For more information on this program please see Circular 162.12.12 or contact the Membership & Leadership Development Department on 03 9676 6945 or email membershipandleadership@lsv.com.au.

Youth Involvement Program (YIPs)

Retention of members aged 14-18 years in lifesaving seems to be a difficult task for Life Saving Clubs across Victoria. The Youth Involvement Program (YIP’s) aims to overcome this retention issue and helps develop and engage our young members.

YIP’s was originally designed by the Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club in 2002. After great success the program has been adopted by Life Saving Victoria and many other clubs across Australia.

Over the past season we have seen hundreds of Victoria’s youth start their involvement in YIPs. In simple terms the YIPs program will reward you for all the good work you do at your club. You can get points for patrols, water safety, organising club functions, mentoring, training and assessing just to name a few areas.

Once enrolled, participants can make their way through the bronze, silver and gold levels of the program. Each level requires the participants to achieve a basic number of points and then they will be rewarded with achieving the level. Participants will be rewarded for their involvement in the following activities:

Patrolling

Competition

Club Activities or Fundraisers

Coaching & Officiating

Mentoring & Assisting with Junior Programs

Other activities associated with your club can be used to gather points. The programs flexibility allows for YIPs Coordinators to create points opportunities to all involved specific to their strengths and skills.

You Tube

The following clip highlights all the great things about YIP’s, the benefits of being involved and how easy it is to implement at your own Club. Watch the following clip to hear what other Clubs and Participants have to say about this fantastic youth program:

YIPs Handbook

The YIP’s Handbook outlines all of the program requirements and will assist clubs in setting up YIP’s for their members.

This guide outlines:

A step by step process of setting up YIP’s

Requirements for running the program

Job descriptions for program Mentors

Examples of letters, articles and other promotional materials

Registration and ordering forms

YIPs Resources

Click here to go to YIPs Resources.

18-25 Mentor Program

Overview

The aim of the 18 – 25 year old Mentor Program is to develop young leaders to face the challenges of current and future leadership roles with the support of a Mentor and an enhanced lifesaving network, whilst also providing a platform to enhance their leadership credentials, build on their current skill set and motivate them to reach their leadership goals.

The Mentor Program will entail a six-month formal partnership between the Mentor and Mentee. Mentors will guide and support their Mentee’s through agreed goals, throughout the 2021/22 season.

Objectives of the 18 – 25 Mentor Program

Develop young leaders to face the challenges of current and future leadership roles, both within their lifesaving and in their personal lives

Build on current leaders skill sets and motivate to reach leadership goals for both mentees and mentors

Engage experienced volunteer member leadership expertise and sharing of knowledge

Provide networking opportunities

Program Outline

The Mentor program will comprise of five development workshops and a minimum of five Mentor sessions. The program will include structured development workshops delivered by leaders from within the lifesaving community.

It is expected that all mentees and mentors attend all development sessions and have ongoing communication throughout the program. The mentor program will officially conclude along with the last professional development session.

LSV will be responsible for matching mentors with mentees. A mentor agreement will be signed by both parties at the commencement of the program.

Application Process:

Mentees can find out more information and apply online here

All applicants will go through a brief phone interview (at an agreed time), to review program goals and engagement, prior to being accepted into the program. A club endorsement should be submitted with the online application.

Mentors can find out more information and apply online here

Applications close Sunday, 12 September 2021 with program commencing on Saturday, 9 October 2021.

Building Leaders Scholarship

Youth volunteers are central to the growth of aquatic education and training and provide LSV with a unique opportunity to assume a genuine leadership role in the community. Life Saving Victoria (LSV) acknowledges the importance and impact of the youth demographic on the success of the organisation and is therefore committed to their continuous personal development.

The Building Leaders Scholarship has the ability to engage and empower youth demographic by providing meaningful leadership development, specialised training and the opportunity to access advanced skills and knowledge under the guidance of mentors from lifesaving, business and the community.

The Building Leaders Scholarship will attract, motivate and retain youth volunteers from LSV and other community organisations over a six month period. Scholars will benefit from exposure to international lifesaving practices and training, unique cultural experiences, knowledge building and opportunities to utilise and further develop skills learnt during the program.

SCHOLAR INFORMATION

What’s in it for me?

The Building Leaders Scholarship is a unique and innovative professional development program, challenging and empowering participants as they move through their Leadership Pathway. This program will provide you with opportunities to excel both personally and professionally through meaningful workshops, advanced leadership development and specialised training.

Core leadership competencies will be established under the guidance of experts from lifesaving, business and the community; exposing you to state wide professional and lifesaving networks to assist in identifying individual leadership pathways.

In 2020, the Building Leaders Scholarship program will again entail a ten day (approx) delivery program in Sri Lanka. During the trip scholars will provide lifesaving training to a range of participants whilst gainin exposure to international lifesaving practices and training, as well as unique and real cultural experiences.
Life Saving Victoria is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders and believes that you (18-25 year old) hold the key to the growth of aquatic education and training.

Building Leaders Scholarship benefits include:

Professional and personal development

Cross cultural awareness training

Time management/goal setting skills

Advanced leadership development

Advanced Facilitator/Presenter Training

Lifesaving knowledge building, including exposure to inland waterways

Media training and spokesperson skills

Access to new pathways

Exposure to remote Sri Lankan communities

Opportunity to expand networks

Work with highly experienced mentors and professionals

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Who Can Apply? Scholar applicants should be:

Active Victorian member of Life Saving Victoria aged between 18-25 years

Hold prerequisite awards

Committed to full participation in the program, including the overseas trip

Able to work independently, or as part of a team

Able to demonstrate innovative thinking and take a proactive approach

Skilled in communication and have highly developed interpersonal skills

Driven to take up a leadership position within lifesaving and/or the wider community

Prerequisites:

Mandatory Prerequisites – applicants must hold all the following prerequisites

Bronze Medallion, First Aid (HLTAID003) including current CPR (HLTAID001), Silver Medallion Beach Management and Current Working with Children Check

Mandatory Prerequisites – applicants must hold one or more of  the following prerequisites

Inland Waterways Lifesaving Certificate (IWLSC), Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Driver, Rescue Watercraft (RWC), LSV Comms Operator Experience

Desirable Prerequisites – One of more of the following would be advantageous but not mandatory

Club Captain, Chief Instructor, Patrol Captain, Training Officer Certificate (TOC), Participation at Advanced Life Saving Camp, Pool Lifeguard, Beach Lifeguard, Austswim or equivalent – Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

How much will it cost me?

The total cost of your participation in this program is $1200.00 (inc. GST) per scholar; inclusive of the trip to Sri Lanka. The Scholarship will cover all leadership and technical training workshops, meals throughout the workshops and resources; plus economy airfares, travel insurance, visas, hotel accommodation and meals for each participant in Sri Lanka.

LSV will invoice each successful scholar $1200.00 (incl. GST). It is up to each scholar as to whether they seek sponsorship from their club or an alternative community organisations.

Time Commitment:

The Scholarship program will consist of 5 double weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and two single weekend sessions which will take place from June to December, with the 10 day (approx.) overseas trip occurring in November. The program concludes with a single weekend day of workshops in December. Successful scholars will be expected to attend and participate in all program components and sessions.

I’m Interested! – How do I apply?

Applications are now closed.

Video

LSV Building Leaders Scholarship 2017 Program

For more information on this year’s Scholarship please email membershipandleadership@lsv.com.au  or phone 03 9676 6945.