SLSA International Training Opportunity – Mauritius 2013

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is seeking the services of a SLSA Trainer and Assessor or Facilitator to travel to Mauritius in late March 2013 to deliver anSLSA Bronze Medallion and SLSA Training Officers program as follows.

Activity:Surf Lifesaverand Trainers' training program

To deliver surf lifesaving training and Trainers’ training program based on that of SLSA and consistent with the Certificates of the International Life Saving Federation ( Specifically, First Aid (BLS), Surf Lifesaving (ILS Beach Lifeguard) and possiblysome introductory lifesaving sports if time permits.

Awards to be delivered includeSLSA Bronze Medallion, Senior First Aid (Apply First Aid) and SLSA Training Officer. Other training (to be confirmed)may include familiarisation with SLS Standard Operating Procedures

Location:Tamarin, Mauritius

Duration/Dates: Preferred 3 weeks, however a reduced 2 weeks is open for negotiation

Depart Australia Sunday, 24 March 2013 and return Saturday 13April May 2013.

Hosts:Surf Life Saving of Mauritius (SLSMRU)

President: Mr Viraj Ramharai

Website:

SLSA Leadership:SLSA General Manager Strategic Development, Norm Farmer.

What’s included?:Return air travel Australia to Mauritius by Air Mauritius

Travel Insurance

Hosted accommodation with a member of SLSMRU

Meals as provided by Hosts

What’s not included?:Special meal requirements not normally available, telephone calls and personal spending

Minimum qualifications:Essential qualifications held by the candidate include:

  • SLSA Bronze Medallion (proficient)
  • SLSA Training Officer’s CertificateandSLSA Assessor’s Certificate ORSLSA Facilitator
  • Current Bronze Medallion Trainer and Assessor OR Facilitator
  • Current Senior First Aid (Apply First Aid) Trainer and Assessor OR Facilitator

Desirable qualifications: Desirable qualifications held by the candidate include:

  • Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Trainer and Assessor OR Facilitator
  • Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid Trainer and Assessor OR Facilitator

Health:Good health with no known physical or mental limitations in delivering lifesaving training in open water and swimming pool based environments

Selection Criteria:Essential

  • Availability during the dates
  • Has the minimum qualifications
  • Has been an active lifesaver or lifeguard for a minimum of 5 years
  • Experience in training people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Experience with and respectful of different cultures
  • In good health with no known physical or mental health limitations

Desirable:

  • Previous international training experience
  • Has the desired qualifications

Applications to be submitted by Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Norman Farmer ESM, General Manager Strategic Development, Surf Life Saving Australia

Locked Bag 1010, Rosebery NSW 2018: Email:x: 029215 8180

APPLICANT DETAILS

To be submitted by Tuesday, 5 March 2013 to or Fax: 02 9215 8180

PERSONAL DETAILS
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Have you been involved in any international development activity?
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I hereby certify that I am appropriately qualified, available and in good health to travel and complete this training.

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