Membership Opportunities

Nipper

Are you aged between 5 and 13 and love spending time at the beach? Then nippers could be just the thing for you! Have fun, meet new friends and develop skills for life, all while learning how to become a genuine surf lifesaver.

Observer

Got an eagle eye but no desire to enter the water? Be part of a team and stay dry on the beach.

Patrol Member - Bronze

Join the iconic ‘red and yellow army’ and become a fully qualified surf lifesaver on beach patrol.

Patrol Member - First Aid

Let your caring and compassionate side shine as you patrol and provide first aid on the beach (but stay out of the water).

Patrol Member - Radio Operator

Got a voice for radio but no desire to enter the water? Be part of integral communications in a patrol team and stay dry on the beach.

Patrol Member - Resuscitation

Bring your first aid skills to life with this important role as part of a beach patrol team.

Patrol Member - Surf Rescue Certificate

Get the perfect introduction to surf lifesaving with this preparatory role to join a beach patrol team.

Age Manager

Use your experience and passion for youth development to mentor a group of nippers to become the next generation of lifesavers

Canteen and BBQ Coordinator

Don’t want to get your feet wet? Help out and take charge as the canteen and BBQ coordinator. It’s a sizzling job!

Chaperone

Nurture and protect your clubs junior members as part of the team responsible for the supervision of minors during tours, special events or activities that occur either at the surf club or while travelling

Club Photographer

Put your photography skills to use and snap all the thrills and spills that come with surf lifesaving.

Fundraising Coordinator

Save lives off the beach, by raising vital funds for your surf club.

Gear Steward

Have a knack for organisation & keeping things in working order?Take charge of the club’s gear in this role as a Gear Steward and be responsible for equipment including nipper boards, sport gear, and patrolling gear

Junior Activities Chairperson

Help develop and lead the next generation of surf lifesavers

Junior Registrar

Accuracy is key in this role as a club’s Junior Registrar, collecting and collating important member information

Team Manager

Take the reins and manage a team of nippers or senior athletes as they go for gold in competition.

Uniform Officer

Ensure your club is dressed for the occasion with this vital role

Water Safety

Use your safety skills, training and judgement to protect competitors at surf lifesaving sporting events.

Water Safety Supervisor

Use your lifesaving skills to protect nippers and members whilst participating in water based activity

Duty Officer

A unique and exciting opportunity to work in high pressure situations as major incidents unfold. Your communication skills will be put to the test as a key coordinator of emergency services and volunteer personnel working together to effect an outcome.

Helicopter Crew

Take your lifesaving skills to new heights as a crew member of Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service.

Peer Support Officer

Use your life experience and communication skills to help fellow clubbies in their hour of need.

Rescue Water Craft Operator

Looking for the next challenge? Give your rescue skills a high-octane boost, and save lives as a Rescue Water Craft operator.

SurfCom Operator

Use your quick thinking and judgement to save lives as a key part of SLSQ’s Surf Communication Centres (SurfCom), off the beach.

Chaperone

Nurture and protect your clubs junior members as part of the team responsible for the supervision of minors during tours, special events or activities that occur either at the surf club or while travelling

Club Photographer

Put your photography skills to use and snap all the thrills and spills that come with surf lifesaving.

Coaching

Coaches play a crucial role in developing, inspiring and leading athletes to achieve their goals in Surf Life Saving sport competition. As a surf lifesaving coach, you have the opportunity to support and guide athletes in a range of disciplines across all levels of competition – from juniors to high performance.

Event First Aid

Use your first aid skills to protect and treat competitors and participants at sporting events.

Officials

Get involved and call the shots with the best seat in the house!

Surf Sports Athlete

Test your strength and skills against fellow athletes and the ever changing environment.

Surf Sports Official

Get involved and call the shots with the best seat in the house!

Team Manager

Take the reins and manage a team of nippers or senior athletes as they go for gold in competition.

Water Safety

Use your safety skills, training and judgement to protect competitors at surf lifesaving sporting events.

Chief Training Officer

Lead a team of dedicated educators who have a passion for the development and growth of members knowledge and skill.

Club Administrator

Use your administration and organisation skills to assist behind the scenes to facilitate key club activities.

Club Captain

Let your leadership skills shine in this vital role to maintain the clubs commitment to the public and beach safety

Club President

Use your management skills to preside over a surf life saving club and ensure its smooth operation.

Club Secretary

Put your administration skills to use to help coordinate and facilitate club activities including lifesaving patrols

Club Treasurer

Use your financial skills to guide and advise your surf club as part of this key position.

Deputy President

Put your leadership skills to good use with this crucial and senior role.

Director of Lifesaving

Use your leadership skills to save lives, taking charge of your club’s lifesaving operations.

Director of Surf Sports

Passionate about all things surf sports? Use your leadership skills to guide and lead your club’s sporting programs and competitive pursuits.

Junior Club Captain

Let your emerging leadership skills shine in this vital supporting role.

Membership Protection Information Officer

A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) provides information and guidance on rights, responsibilities and options available within the complaint resolution procedures. An MPIO is the first point of contact in a club for any enquiries, concerns or complaints around harassment, child abuse and other inappropriate behaviour. The MPIO provides information to the person with the concern. An MPIO is impartial and will not investigate or mediate complaints. Their role is to provide information to members who need it.

Youth & Membership Development Officer

You’re never too old to have fun! This role provides you an opportunity to work with members of the club (in particular youth) to engage them in all aspects of club life.

Community Awareness Presenter

If you have a passion for education and enthusiasm for ensuing the community are safe at the beach then this is a great fit for you.

Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew

Take your rescue skills to the next level, get your adrenalin pumping and get out on the water in an inflatable rescue boat.

Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver

Take your surf and rescue skills to the next level and get out on the water in an inflatable rescue boat.

Lifeguard

Turn your passion for the beach and assisting the community into paid employment as a professional lifeguard.

Patrol Captain

Your opportunity to take charge of the beach and lead a team of surf lifesavers on patrol.

Patrol Member - Advanced Resuscitation

Take your emergency care skills to the next level with this important role as part of a beach patrol team.

Patrol Member - Pain Management

Take your first aid skills to the next level with this important role administering pain relief as part of a beach patrol team.