JAN JUC SLSCProudly patrolling since 1963 |
The Nippers program is able to be offered through the awesome efforts of volunteers.... |
There are many opportunities for you to volunteer and enjoy the rewards of:
- Being part of a fun team of volunteers
- Sharing the Nippers experience with your kid(s) at a deeper level
- Building your own skills and qualifications
- Being part of the action (you will spend a lot of time on the beach as your kids go through Nippers, so you might as well get out there and have fun at the same time)
Some of the roles require Surf Life Saving Australia qualifications. If you haven’t got a qualification, don’t let that put you off volunteering for the role. The club will support you in obtaining the qualification – some are short online courses, some involve face to face training and practical's. The face to face training and practical's are provided in a fun, inclusive and supportive environment with fellow club members. This is a great way for you to learn and build skills at the same time as your Nipper.
An overview of the volunteer roles for each age group is provided below:
Role |
Overview |
Team Managers |
Be the glue that pulls the annual Nipper program together for each age group and be the oil that makes it run smoothly. |
Coaches |
Lead a fun and challenging program with the reward of seeing Nippers grow in confidence and capabilities and building your leadership skills at the same time. |
Officials |
Enable our Nippers to compete by providing this key role of officiating the events for the age group your Nipper is competing in. The club needs to provide a ratio of officials when we enter Nippers in carnivals. This role also gives you a front line, behind the scenes view of your Nipper competing. |
Water Safety |
Be in the water, swimming alongside and riding the waves with your Nipper whilst keeping the group safe. As part of this role, the club will support you in obtaining and maintaining your Bronze Medallion. Adult helpers are key to making our Nippers sessions work, but unless you have your Bronze Medallion, you are actually adding to the numbers that we need to provide water safety for. |
First aiders |
Hopefully we don’t need you, but if we do your skills will be very much appreciated. |
An overview of the volunteer roles for the Nippers Committee is provided below:
Role |
Overview |
Nippers Committee member |
Be part of a fun and supportive team that shapes and delivers the annual Nippers program. Enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing the development and growth in the Nippers participants and volunteers as well as the happy faces of parents and families. |
Program Manager |
Coordinate a team of passionate volunteers and oversee the implementation of the Nippers program. |
Team Managers Coordinator |
Make the Nippers program hum by recruiting and developing team managers for each age group. |
Communications Coordinator |
Be the voice of the nippers program, engaging existing and future members. |
Coaching Coordinator |
Be the Yoda of the coaches |
Carnival Coordinator |
Guide us through the carnival process and get our Nippers to the start line. |
Jan Juc / Torquay Friendly Carnival Coordinator |
Bring out the friendly rivalry between Jan Juc and Torquay and enjoy the social buzz. |
Summer Program Coordinator |
Make a summer holiday to remember for Nippers and their families whilst developing our leaders of the future. |
Swim assessment and Surf Ed Coordinator |
Certify us! |
Water Safety Coordinator |
Keep us safe! |
Water Safety Supervisors |
Keep us safe and in line! |
First Aid Coordinator | The First of all the First Aiders |
Equipment Coordinator |
You’ve got all the gear and |
Board Coordinator |
You won’t be board in this role! |
Catering and Social Coordinator |
Create the ‘vibe’ |
Door Knock Coordinator |
Show me the money |
Kiosk Coordinator |
Wake up and smell the coffee |
Training Coordinator |
Make us more ‘cleverer’ |