Nominations are now open for the 2024 Japan-Australia Lifesaver Exchange Program.

Based on a strategic partnership between Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA) and Surf Life Saving Australian (SLSA) established in 2007, JLA invites lifesavers from across Australia each year to the Japan-Australia Lifesaver Exchange Program.

The programs include surf patrol, coaching, and instructing water safety programs for students. The aim of the program is to enhance local safety management and prevent drowning on Japanese beaches.

While the exchange program has not been held for the past three years due to COVID, all parties are now able to provide this opportunity again.

Dates:
20 July 2024 - 13 August 2024 (25 days)
Who:
Seeking four (4) members to attend. Ideally looking for two (2) male and two (2) female members.
Activity description:
To be educating and taking Japanese junior high school students through basic skills for water safety and survival.
Requirements:
• Be a minimum of 20 years of age.
• Experience as a lifeguard or in senior roles on patrol.
• Have some experience in teaching junior lifesaving skills.
• Must have a current passport.
Ideally would have the following:
• Eager and passionate with lifesaving spirits.
• Positive in local cultures and able to communicate with local members.
• Can speak and understand the Japanese language, or at least try to learn Japanese.
• Understands or prepared to understand the working cultures in Japan and work and be prepared to work full-time during the period.
Notes:
• Attendees will receive some compensation from Japan Lifesaving of approx. $60 per day (AUS).
• Support for International Transportation costs up to $1,000 (AUS) to be provided by Japan Lifesaving. SLSA will assist in the coordination of flights etc once participants are selected.
• Meals and local stays will be provided by Japan Lifesaving Association. Excluding out of hours personal entertainment etc.
Dates:
7 - 11 August 2024
Who:
Seeking two (2) members to attend.
Activity description:
To join in and be part of patrol activities at local surf lifesaving clubs in Izu Peninsula.
Requirements:
• Be a minimum of 20 years of age.
• Experience as a lifeguard or in senior roles on patrol.
• Must have a current passport.
Ideally would have the following:
• Eager and passionate with lifesaving spirits.
• Positive in local cultures and able to communicate with local members.
• Can speak and understand the Japanese language, or at least tries to learn Japanese.
• Understands or prepared to understand the working cultures in Japan and work and be prepared to work full-time during the period.
Notes:
• Attendees will receive some compensation from Japan Lifesaving of approx. $60 per day (AUS).
• Support for International Transportation costs up to $1,000 (AUS) to be provided by Japan Lifesaving. SLSA will assist in the coordination of flights etc once participants are selected.
• Meals and local stays will be provided by Japan Lifesaving Association. Excluding out of hours personal entertainment etc.