For all Youth enquires email: [email protected]
At Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club we are committed to involving our youth in a way that encourages and supports what it is they enjoy as well as opening up opportunities. We aim to offer opportunities to experience many different roles that are important in running a club and being involved in a volunteer organisation. We aim to deliver on this commitment and we will be sure to have a lot of fun along the way.
Active Cadets aged between 13 and 15 years of age as of the 1st October are required to gain their Surf Rescue Certificate when they turn 14 and their Bronze Medallion when they turn 15 and become Patrolling Members of the Club and compete at Senior Carnivals in Under 14 and Under 17 Age Groups.
Here at Coogee there are various pathways for our youth to be involved in our club.
We offer access to a variety of Surf Life Saving accredited training opportunities such as Bronze Medallion, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and IRB Crew – or work your way up to become an IRB Driver!
Become a Patrolling member, train as an Assistant Age Group Manager (accredited at 16yrs old) or become a trainer (accredited at 16yrs old).
Club Sport training activities – access coaching in the different surf sports areas such as Surf Rowing (for Bronze Proficient Members), Board Paddling, Beach Sprints and heaps more.
Hospitality Work Experience – Youth Members of the Club can obtain work experience with the potential to gain paid work in the Club Functions & Events area. To express your interest send an email to the Club Manager [email protected] or Youth Coordinator [email protected]
If the beach activities are not your thing, nominate to be a part of the Youth Active Council, try some of the alternatives mentioned on this page or come to us with an idea – opportunities are only limited by your imagination!
For all Youth enquiries email: [email protected]
Developed to complement SLSWA’s Youth Program, the Youth Leaders Program (YLP) offers youth members the opportunity to formally record their experiences and service and receive recognition for doing so.
The YLP entails three levels – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – for youth members to work towards achieving. Each level stipulates certain requirements and experiencing of various roles associated with surf lifesaving.
By creating well-rounded members with broad experiences across a range of disciplines, we will ensure that surf life saving offers ‘something for everyone’ and lifelong participation pathways for all.
Download this brochure for more information.
Like in many other sports, officials play a vital role in our movement. SLSWA youth members have the opportunity to officiate at SLSWA and Club events.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Youth coaches can work in a range of coaching roles at Clubs. Youth Coaches are mentored/supervised at Club training sessions by component, accredited/club endorsed, Foundation level (or above) coaches.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
The Youth Age Manager provides an introduction to the pathway of an Age Manager. Youth are able to assist and develop their skills in delivering the SLSWA Woodside Nippers Program.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
The Youth Trainer provides an introduction to the pathway of Education Training. Youth are able to assist and develop their skills in delivering components of the SLSA/SLSWA Education courses.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards to SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Participation in Surf Sports activities develop fitness and skills, which therefore improves a youth member’s lifesaving abilities.
Surf Life Saving offers pathways and opportunities for youth lifesavers who wish to further develop their surf sports skills such as board riding, swimming, beach sprints etc. in a competitive sporting environment. Competitions can be held at local, state, national and even international level.
A list of the various competitions and events can be viewed in the Surf Sports area of this website.
A key outcome of the youth program is to produce skilled and proficient lifesavers. Youth will develop the necessary skills through gaining either a Surf Rescue Certificate at 13 years or Bronze Medallion at 15 years. They can then contribute to Surf Life Saving’s core business of lifesaving through patrolling and ensuring our beaches and community stay safe.
The lifesaving pathway can lead to other Lifesaving Services such as drone patrol, lifeguarding and jet ski operations. Check out our Lifeguard Academy for information about Lifesaving pathways, including the Rookie Lifeguard Program.
The Youth Active Council (YAC) at Coogee Beach SLSC is a small group of cadets ranging in ages from 14-17. The YAC meet once a month at the Surf Club to discuss what the cadets would like to see happen within the club.
They talk about fundraising idea’s, ways to become closer to other surf clubs in our area, organise camps and fun activities in the off season and they talk about what the cadets would like to do on a Sunday morning.
If you would like to know any further details, please contact the Club’s Youth Development Office – [email protected]
Have a say in your club! The Youth Active Council (YAC) is a group of youth aged members who get together on a regular basis to work together as a team and act as a voice for their peers. The YAC is open to all members in the ages 14-17 who would like to join and be a part of an inclusive and fun youth program/environment in our club
Some of the YAC achievements are:
Some of the YAC Objectives are:
If being a part of the YAC is something you would like to be involved in and you want to develop your leadership skills, then please send an email to the Youth Development Officer [email protected] to express your interest.
The Beach Bumz camps are a Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club annual event and have become something of a tradition which all our members look forward to (even Mum & Dad get a night off!) The kids are split in to two groups Junior Beach Bumz and Senior Beach Bumz and camps are held at different times. The Youth Active Council is responsible for planning the events and the YAC members run the Junior Bumz camp under supervision of the adult coordinators.
An array of fun activities are held on both weekends with the main focus being
The TOAD Camp is a development program open to 13 and 14 year old members run by Surf Life Saving WA. The camp is designed to expose participants to a variety of skills and activities that will enhance and encourage their development within our organisation.
CAD is an exciting new camp offered by SLSWA. It is specifically designed for 13 to 16 year old members who wish to enhance and develop their surf sports skills under the tuition of some of the state’s top level coaches.
The Rise Up Camp is designed to cater for 15 and 16 year old members. This camp provides an opportunity for members to participate in a wide range of physical and social activities that will develop personal leadership skills.
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