2026 Trainer or Assessor courses
Join your club’s Education Team
Are you passionate about surf lifesaving and education? Are you willing to help shape the next generation of surf lifesavers?
Becoming a Trainer or an Assessor not only provides personal and professional growth, but it also helps strengthen our lifesaving network. It’s a fulfilling way to contribute to your community while developing your own skills.
By becoming a Trainer or an Assessor, you’ll gain:
A nationally recognised Skill Set – able to be used in any employment or volunteer role where training is needed
Recognition for your lifesaving expertise
Satisfaction in helping others on their lifesaving journey
Invaluable leadership experience
Now is your chance to take the next step in your surf lifesaving journey by becoming a Trainer or Assessor with Surf Life Saving South Australia!
For more information about the role of a Trainer or Assessor, click HERE.
If you are a Secondary School Teacher, your skills are recognised. To find out more, click HERE
2026 Trainer course
To become a Trainer, you’ll need to complete the Volunteer Trainer Delivery Skill Set. This course is delivered once a year at State Centre by expert trainers from SLSQ. Places are highly sought after and strictly limited.
To be selected, you must be able to:
Complete the eLearning (approx. 26 hours across several months)
Attend ALL workshop dates
o Workshop 1: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July (Full Day)
o Workshop 2: Sunday 19 July (1/2 day)
Commit to undertaking the Probationary Trainer process and delivering at least one Award for your club for a minimum of one season.
Cost: If you are selected, SLSSA will cover the $1,000 course fee.
For more information about the Trainer course, click HERE then click ‘Become a Trainer’.
Apply using the link below before 15 April 2026.
2026 Assessor Course
If you’ve been a trainer, or hold a high school teaching qualification, take the next step to become an Assessor. The Assessor’s Skill Set Course is delivered once a year at Surf House by expert trainers from SLSQ. Places are highly sought after and strictly limited.
To be selected, you must be able to:
Complete the eLearning
Attend ALL workshop dates – 6 full days over 3 weekends
o Workshop 1: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July
o Workshop: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August
o Workshop: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October
Commit to undertaking the Probationary Assessor process and assessing at least one Award for your club for a minimum of one season.
Cost: If you are selected, SLSSA will cover the $1,500 course fee.
For more information about the Assessor course, click HERE then click ‘Become an Assessor’.
Apply using the link below before 15 April 2026.
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Ready to get started? Apply for your place in a course now!