Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) is excited to announce the 2025 Rippers program and is seeking expressions of interest to contribute as instructors or provide water cover. This vital program teaches essential water safety and survival skills to children in the Riverland. Click here for more information about the Program.
We’re looking for passionate SLSSA members or Community Programs Instructors to fill the following roles:
Paid Instructor Roles
We are seeking three instructors for the Murray Bridge program. Instructors will be paid for their work, leading engaging and educational sessions for participants. Instructors must be able to commit to the entire program.
Volunteer Water Cover Roles
Volunteer water cover is essential to ensuring the safety of participants. Volunteers may commit to as many or as few sessions as they wish.
Murray Bridge: Two volunteers required per session
Lake Bonney and Renmark: Two volunteers at each location per session
Volunteers will be supported with travel and accommodation costs if required
Requirements for All Roles
All applicants must:
Hold an up-to-date Working with Children Check and provide this to SLSSA if it is not already listed on their SurfGuard profile.
Have completed one of the following child safety inductions:
Play by the Rules Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport induction course, or
Surf Life Saving Australia Child Safe course.
Requirements for Volunteer Water Cover
Applicants must:
Be 16 years old or over, and
Hold a rescue qualification, which can be one of the following:
Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion,
Surf Life Saving Australia Surf Rescue Certificate, or
Surf Life Saving SA Community Surf Rescue Certificate.
Requirements for Instructors
Applicants must:
Be 16 years old or over, and
Hold a rescue qualification (as listed above).
Additionally, instructors must have a teaching qualification, which can include:
Being an accredited Nippers Age Manager with at least one season of experience,
Being a current registered Development Coach with Surf Life Saving SA,
Being a current registered Training Officer with Surf Life Saving SA,
Holding a Level 1 Surf Coach certification,
Being a registered teacher with the South Australian Department for Education,
Being an aquatics instructor for the Department for Education, or
Holding an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certification (or equivalent).
We will look favourably on members who have instructed in our Community Programs (VACSWIM, Surf Babies, etc).
Program Dates and Locations
Lake Bonney Program
Dates: Sunday mornings from 19 January 2025 to 2 March 2025, plus SLSSA’s first ever Inland Carnival on Sunday, 9 March 2025 (all Rippers locations and Mildura Life Saving Club in attendance)
Location: Lake Bonney Foreshore, in front of the Sailing Club
Renmark Program
Dates: Saturday afternoons from 18 January 2025 to 1 March 2025, plus SLSSA’s first ever Inland Carnival at Lake Bonney on Sunday, 9 March 2025 (all Rippers locations and Mildura Life Saving Club in attendance)
Location: Grassed area by the Patey Drive Boat Ramp, Renmark
Murray Bridge Program
Dates:
Friday afternoon, 7 February 2025
Friday afternoon, 14 February 2025
Friday afternoon, 28 February 2025
Friday afternoon, 7 March 2025
Friday afternoon, 21 March 2025
Friday afternoon, 28 March 2025
Location: Murraylands Aquatic Centre, Murray Bridge
How to Get Involved
If you’re passionate about water safety, meet the qualifications, and want to contribute to an impactful program, we’d love to hear from you!
To express your interest, please fill out this form. Applications close Friday 3 January 2025.
Join us in making a difference in Riverland communities. Your expertise and dedication will help children develop vital water safety and survival skills in a fun and supportive environment.