SUPPORT ROLES

Club support roles help keep Surf Life Saving activities organised, safe and running smoothly behind the scenes. From maintaining essential equipment to assisting with events, administration, fundraising, maintenance, first aid, communications, technology and more, there are opportunities to suit a wide range of skills, interests and abilities. Many roles require no formal qualifications, with training and support available to help you get started.

Gear Stewards
Other Club Support Roles

Gear Steward

What is it?

Gear Stewards play an important behind-the-scenes role in ensuring club equipment is well maintained, stored safely and ready for patrols, training, carnivals and community programs. You may look after boards, flags, running gear, tents, buoys, rescue tubes and lifesaving equipment, while maintaining accurate equipment records and assisting with set-up and pack-up at club activities and events.

Will I need to get wet? No

This could suit you if you are:

  • Practical, hands-on and attentive to detail

  • Organised and comfortable maintaining accurate equipment records

  • Reliable and proactive in identifying maintenance needs

  • Confident following safety procedures and equipment requirements

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Happy to assist with event set-up, pack-up and other practical tasks

  • Interested in helping keep club equipment safe and ready for use

Other Club Support Roles

What are they?

Surf Life Saving clubs rely on a wide range of practical and administrative support roles to keep their activities running smoothly and professionally. Some of the areas you could assist in include:

  • Event set-up

  • Registrations

  • Uniforms

  • Fundraising

  • Finance

  • BBQ coordination

  • Maintenance

  • First aid support

  • Social media

  • IT and website

  • Photography

  • Committee support.

Many roles require no formal qualifications, with training and support available to help you get started. Whatever your skills, interests or experience, there’s a way for you to contribute behind the scenes.

Will I need to get wet? No

This could suit you if you are:

  • Friendly, approachable and willing to lend a hand

  • Reliable and able to follow through on commitments

  • Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

  • Organised and enjoy helping activities run smoothly

  • Keen to contribute practical, administrative, creative or technical skills

  • Open to learning new skills and supporting different areas of your club

  • Looking for a flexible way to contribute behind the scenes

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Contact us

If you have any further inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us via slssa.reception@surflifesavingsa.com.au or by calling 8354 6900 during office hours.