Champion Junior Lifesaver

Overview

Champion Junior Lifesaver (CJL) is a fantastic opportunity to recognise youth members who go above and beyond in their life saving clubs.

Saturday, 16 February 2019

Life Saving Victoria

200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne 3207

The day also incorporates the Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver Award; nominees can select if they wish to partake in the award selection process, when applying.

The award is open to all registered members of Life Saving Victoria, aged 13 to 14 during the current season. The nominee must be available to attend the CJL Development Day to be held on Saturday, 16 February 2019, at Life Saving Victoria.

About the Program

The Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day entails participants going through a series of leadership development workshops, gaining exposure to the array of lifesaving pathways and further development of SRC skills through practical team-based scenarios.

The Development Day will be delivered by a team of experienced and skilled LSV volunteer leaders.

Program Objectives

Recognise and showcase the valuable contribution our youth membership provides 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 sustainable youth award 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 life

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 members who go above and beyond in your club.

Mike Martin Junior Lifesaver Award

Nominees can select if they wish to partake in the Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver award when they submit their application. They will require to partake in extra activities on the day and have additional elements in their application.

The Award forms part of LSV’s comprehensive system of awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements and commitment of our youth members. LSV places great value on staying connected to our members and recognising the exceptional service and dedication they provide to the development of the movement in Victoria.

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 attened the 2019 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

Hold current SRC award. Note: Members that hold their bronze medallion are ineligible to be nominated.

Nominees should be chosen with consideration to the following areas:
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 2019 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 talk/presentation to panel (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.

Cost

$30 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 their club and community involvement. These answers must be completed by the nominee and not the parent/guardian.
2. Gain a minimum of two reference letters which detail examples of significant involvement in club activities and initiatives taken by the nominee (only nominees applying for the Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver Award need to source reference letters).
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 can be made via the following link

Applications close Sunday 20th January, 2019

Promotion of Champion Junior Lifesaver Award

To assist clubs with promotion of the program please click CJL Poster 2019 to view the 2018 Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day poster

For more information on this program please 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 18 – 25 Mentor Program aims 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 skillset and motivate them to reach their leadership goals.

The Mentor Program will entail a six month formal partnership between the Mentor and Mentee. The Mentoring partnership will run in conjunction with four face-to-face leadership development workshops tailored specifically to the demographic.

The Mentor Program is aimed at emerging leaders that currently hold, or aspire to hold, a formal leadership role within their Club. E.g. Patrol Captains, Club Captains, Team Managers, Junior Coordinators, Chief Instructors and Committee Members

Objectives of the 18 – 25 Mentor Program

Support, motivate and inspire young leaders as they develop their leadership skills within their lifesaving, personal and professional lives

Guided goal setting and using enhanced leadership skills to turn goals into action and success

Opportunity for young leaders to identify roles models and pathways within lifesaving

Expand a state-wide network of contacts to assist to achieve their goals

Program Outline

The Mentor program will comprise of four face-to-face development workshops and a minimum of four face-to-face Mentor sessions.  The program will include structured development workshops delivered by leaders from both business and the lifesaving community.

Topics will include the following;

Leadership Pathways within Lifesaving

Personality Profiling

Selling your Ideas with Purpose

Dealing with Setbacks and Utilising your Networks Around You

Application Process:

Applications for the 18/19 program close Sunday, 9 September 2018.

Mentees: Applications can be made online by the link below: https://bit.ly/2MLKjJQ

Mentors:  Expressions of Interest can be made online by the link below: https://bit.ly/2BbYPtb

Click here for the Mentor Position Description.

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 and mentoring program and is the pinnacle of LSV’s 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 mentors from lifesaving, business and the community; exposing you to state wide professional and personal networks and highlighting the prospects available if you wish to seek and peruse leadership roles in the future.

In 2019, the Building Leaders Scholarship program will again entail a ten day trip to Sri Lanka. During the ten day adventure to Sri-Lanka you will gain exposure to international lifesaving practices and training, unique cultural experiences, knowledge building and opportunities to utilise and further develop skills learnt during the program.
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

cultural awareness training

knowledge building technical training

emotional intelligence

advanced conflict resolution skills

exposure to remote Sri Lankan communities

opportunity to build professional and personal 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

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:

Bronze Medallion, Provide First Aid including CPR, Beach Management and

Bronze Medallion, Provide First Aid including CPR

One of more of the following would be advantageous but not mandatory: Patrol Captain, Training Officer Certificate, Pool Life Guard, Spinal Management, Austswim or equivalent and Advance Lifesaving Camp.

How much will it cost me?

The total cost of your participation in this program is $1000.00 (inc. GST) per scholar; inclusive of the trip to Sri Lanka. LSV will invoice each successful scholar $1000.00 (incl. GST). It is up to each scholar as to whether they seek sponsorship from their club or 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 May to September, with the 10 day (approx.) overseas trip occurring in September/ October. The program concludes with a single weekend day of workshops in October. Successful scholars will be expected to attend and participate in all program components and sessions.

I’m Interested! – How do I apply?

An application, cover letter and CV is required to apply to the program. Interested candidates can apply via the following link.

Applications close Wednesday 28 February 2019

Building Leaders Scholarship Flyer

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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.