Age Managers: The Heart of Our Nippers Program
Age Managers are dedicated volunteers who play a crucial role in delivering our Nippers program to children aged 5 to 13. They create a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment while nurturing the next generation of surf lifesavers.
Key responsibilities:
- Program planning: Age Managers use Age Guides as a resource to develop engaging weekly programs.
- Skill development: They help children build knowledge, skills, and confidence in a surf-safe environment.
- Uniform representation: Clubs are encouraged to provide Age Managers with branded uniforms to ensure easy identification.
Age Manager uniform requirements
- Sun safety: Uniforms should adhere to sun safety guidelines, including a broad-brimmed hat, long-sleeve shirt or rash vest, long shorts, and protective sunglasses.
- Branding: The uniform should clearly display the “Age Manager” designation.
- Completion of Working with Child Check: The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is arequirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. It involves a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and a review of reportable workplace misconduct.
Become an Age Manager
To learn more about becoming an Age Manager, please refer to the Age Manager Process and Resources. Additional information can be found in the Role Description and Sport Australia’s Behavior Tips.
Access additional resources
All other Age Manager resources are available in the Members Area on Surf Life Saving Australia.