SLSA Age Managers CoursePresenters Guide

3rd Edition

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 2

About the Age Managers Course 3

Role as an Administrator 6

Role as an Instructor 7

Role as Facilitator 8

Workbook Suggested Answers 9

Certification 11

Third Party Form 12

Table of Contents

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 3

The aim of the Age Manager Course is to provide new Age Managers with an entry level and a developmental program for people wishing to assist with the development of junior members, and, if desired, to pursue a career in surf life saving that can branch out from the role of an age manager.

Course Learning Outcome

• Understandtherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheagemanager• Developstrategiestoworkwithchildren,parents,coaches,officialsandclubadministrators•Manage risk in the beach safety environment• Caterforphysical,emotionalandsocialdevelopmentofjuniorsintheircare• Safelyconducttrainingsessions,ensuringfunandparticipationthroughgamesandactivities• Utilisearangeofcommunication,teachingandbehaviourmanagementstrategies

Course Requirements

TheAgeManagersCoursecomprisesofbothon-the-beachandoff-the-beachtraining.Thelearningprogrammustbecompletedwithinatwelve(12)monthperiodstartingfromthedateofcompletionoftheoff-the-beachcomponentofthecourse.TheAgeManagersCourseincludes the following;

• Off-the-beachtraining(workshoporonlinemodule)•On-the-beach training (beach skills session)•On-the-beach training (third party form)

Off-the-beach Training

Theoff-the-beachtrainingprovidesthetheorycomponentofthecourse.Thiscanbeconductedasafacetofaceworkshoporonline.

About the Age Managers Course

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 4

Workshop

IfyouchoosetoconductthetrainingasaworkshopyoushouldusetheAgeManagersCoursePowerPointpresentation.Thisprovidestheslides and some presenter’s notes. It is recommended you familiarise yourself with the content and have the notes pages handy when presentingtoensureyouarecoveringalltherequiredcontent.

Someoftheslidesprovideanopportunitytoinsertyourowncluborstatespecificdetails.Ensureyouupdatetheseslidesbeforepresenting.

Workshopparticipantsarerequiredtocompleteaworkbook.Timeisallocatedduringthecourseforthistobecompleted.SuggestedanswerstoworkbookquestionsareprovidedinthisPresentersGuide.Theseanswersshouldbeusedasaguideonlyduetotheopen-endednatureofthequestions.

Theworkshopisscheduledfordeliveryover3hours,inclusiveofa15mincoffeebreak.Youshouldconsidersettinguparesourceexpoforparticipantstolookatduringthebreak.ThiswouldincludeallrecoursesrelevanttoAgeManagers(JDR,JuniorSkillsandCoachingDVD,SkillsPosters etc)

Some things to remember when preparing for the workshop:

• Ensureappropriateroomfordelivery• Confirmationtoparticipants(e.g.email)•Data projector/laptop/screen• PowerPoint (with club and state based changes included)• PrintParticipantWorkbooks• SkillsDVD,Flipchart• JDRandAgeManagersGuides• Attendancesheet• Organiseteaandcoffeeetc• Organiseset-upofresourceexpo

Online Module

Anonlinelearningmoduleisalsoavailableforparticipantstocompletetheoff-the-beachtrainingintheirowntime.ItisveryeasyforparticipantstoaccessusingLifesavingOnline.Simplyprovidethemwithacopyoftheinstructionsprovidedforcompletingthecourseonline(seeresourcesectionbelowformoreinformation).

AsthereareactivitiesthroughouttheAgeManagersCourseonlinetotestparticipantsunderstandingofthecontent,participantsdonotneedto complete a workbook.

ParticipantwillhoweverberequiredtosignaCodeofConductandalsohavetheirCertificationandThirdPartyformscompletedandsubmitted.TheseformsareavailableintheAgeManagersCourseOnlineParticipantsInformationwhichcanbefoundintheresourcesectionoftheAgeManagersCourseOnline.Theyarealsoavailableinthisguideforyoutoprintandsupplytoonlineparticipantsduringtheon-the-beach training.

Ensureyouprovideparticipantswiththedetailsabouttheon-the-beachtrainingincludingwhenandwherethesessionwillbeheld.

On-the-beach Training

Theon-the-beachtrainingprovidesthepracticalcomponentofthecourse.Asthenamesuggests,thesesessionsshouldbeconductedonthebeach.

Makesureyouprovidedetailsabouttheskillssessionandmentoringsessionstobothworkshopandonlinecourseparticipants.

Beach Skills Session

The beach skills season provides an overview of core surf and beach skills. This session should be completed with the assistance of club coacheswhocanprovideanoverviewoftheparticularnatureofthebeach/waterconditionsandthebasicskillsjuniorsneedtodevelop.These include:

About the Age Managers Course (continued)

Sprint Flags Swim Board

• Differencetograss• Basictechnique(feet,legs,

arms, posture)• Starting• Finishing

• Startingposition•Up and run•Dive

• Differencetopool•Wading• Stroketechnique• Bearing• Finalwadeandrun

• Carrying and care• Start• Balance on board•Wavenegotiation• Catching waves• Finish

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 5

Third Party Form

Participants’arerequiredtoworkwithanexperiencedAgeManagermentorintheirclubtocompletetheThirdPartyReportandhaveitsignedoffbyanapprovedassessor/mentor.Itisexpectedthatalltasksrequiredarecompletedover6hoursonthebeachundertheguidanceofanexperiencedAgeManager.

Oncecompletedtheformshouldbesubmittedtothecoursepresenterorstateoffice.Makesureyouinformparticipantsofthecorrectprocedure for your club.

Resources

Thereareanumberofrecoursesavailabletoassistyoutodeliverthecourse.AllcoursespecificresourcescanbefoundontheSLSASecureResourceLibrary.YourclubadministratorwillhaveaccesstothisareaoftheSLSAwebsite(www.sls.com.au).AgeManagersCourseResourcescanbefoundinthefollowinglocation:Clubresources/DevelopmentResources/JuniorDevelopmentResourceKit/AgeManagersResources.

Resourcesinclude:

• Age Managers Course PowerPoint• Age Managers Course Workbook• AgeManagersCourseOnlineParticipantInformation•How to Age Managers Online• AgeManagersGuide• AgemanagersCourseForms

AllpoliciesreferredtointhecoursecanbefoundontheSLSAwebsite(www.sls.com.au).Thesecanbeaccessedbyallmembers.AllSLSApoliciescanbefoundClubandMemberResources/SLSAPolicyandAwardCriteria/SLSAPolicies.Youwillneedtorefertoyourstateofficewebsitesforstatespecificpolicies.

Other resources that will help you in the delivery of this course include:

• JuniorDevelopmentResourcesKit(JDR)• JuniorCoachingManual• JuniorCoachingandSkillsDVD• JuniorSkillsPosters

ContactyourstateofficeabouttheseoranyotherresourcesrequiredtohelpyoudelivertheAgeManagersCourse.

About the Age Managers Course (continued)

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 6

ItishelpfultounderstandthetasksandresponsibilitiesoftheAgeManagerCoursePresenterwithinthreebroadroles.Asadministrator,youleadparticipantsthroughtheAMCtrainingpackage.Asinstructor,youmakesureparticipantsunderstandtheconceptsandskills.Asfacilitator,youprovideopportunitiesforparticipantstomakediscoveriesandconsidertheapplication,oftheconceptsandskillsintheirclubcontext.

Administrator

AsadministatoryouareresponsibleforleadingparticipantsthroughtheAMC.

Todothiseffectively,youneedto:

• Givecontentoverviews• Provideclearandcompleteinstructions•Make bridges between modules• Keepparticipantsfocussed• Staywithintimeframes•Distribute and collect materials•Managequestions/differencesaboutschedule,contentandprocedures

Asaresultoftheabove,participantswill:

• Alwaysknowwhytheyareundertakingactivities• Understandhowtheactivitiesrelatetoandbuildononeanother• Feelgoodaboutthepaceofthetrainingsession• Havenodifficultyunderstandingandfollowinginstructions

Asaresult,thesessionstaysontrack,isnotrushed,andfinishesontime.

Role as an Administrator

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 7

Instructor

Asinstructor,youmakesureparticipantsunderstandtheconceptsandknowhowtousetheskillscorrectly.

Todothiseffectively,youneedto:

• Present,explainandanswerquestionsaboutconceptsorskills• Providerelevantexamplestoclarifylearningpoints• Askquestionstoensureparticipantsunderstandthecontent•Model skill use• Providebalancedfeedbackandrecognitiontocoachskilluse• Summarise key learning points

Asaresultoftheabove,participantswill:

• Acquirecourseconceptsandskills• Giveexamplesoftheconceptsandskillsintheireverydayexperiences• Askquestionswhensomethingisnotclear• Practiceskillscorrectly• Acceptfeedbackfromyouandotherparticipants• Share the responsibility for their own learning• Leavethetrainingwithasenseofaccomplishment

Role as an Instructor

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 8

Facilitator

Asfacilitator,youguideparticipantsinmakingdiscoveries,sharingexperiencesandfeelings,andconsidertheon-the-beachapplicationoftheAMC concepts and skills.

Todothiseffectively,youneedto:

• Askapplication-relatedquestions• Fostertheexchangeofparticipantideas,opinionsandfeelingsabouttheconceptsandskills• Allowparticipantsconcernstosurface• Guideproductivediscussionsandallowparticipantstoarriveattheirownconclusions

Asaresultoftheabove,participantswill:

• ExpresstheirtrueopinionsorconcernsaboutthetrainingcontentanditsapplicationtotheAMrole• Are challenged to think about things they have not already thought about• Lookforwardtousingthecourseconceptsandskillsonthebeach• Take what is useful to them from the session and apply it back in their club

Althoughthereisonerolethatismoreappropriatethananotherforparticulareffectsatparticulartimesduringthetraining,thereisno‘right’roleatanygiventime.Theeffectivenessofyourroledependsuponwhatistobeachievedduringanactivity,ortheappropriatenessofaroleinaparticularsituation.

YourabilitytomasterallthreerolesoftheAMCPresentersignificantlyincreasesyoureffectivenessinachievingthedesireddynamicsandinteractionwithintheAMCgroup.

Role as Facilitator

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 9

ThefollowingprovidesuggestedanswersfortheAgeManagersCourseWorkbookquestions.Usetheseanswersasaguidelineonlyasmanyofthequestionsaskedareopenendedandmayreceiveavarietyofresponsesthatmayalsobecorrectbutnotlisted.

Role of Age Manager (Module 1)

1. Why do you want to become an Age Manager?

Answers may include the following word or terms

•Development of junior members•Deliver a program• Learnaboutthebeachandstayingsafe•Help junior members have fun

2. What are the four key skills you might need to be successful as an Age Manager?

• Take responsibility for the learning of the group• Beapositiverolemodel• Ensuresafetyandwellbeing•Development knowledge•Work as part of a team• Plan and prepare• Instilenjoymentandfun

3.Whatdoes‘dutyofcare’mean?

• Provide a safe environment• Planactivities• Evaluateforinjury•Matchchildrenaccordingtoage,height,weight,maturity,skilllevelandexperience• Providesafeandproperequipment• Closelysuperviseactivityandminimiserisk•Develop clear rules• Ensureaccuratereportsarekept

4.WhatqualitiesdoyoubringtotheroleofanAgeManager?

•Understand the surf / knowledge• Passionate about surf lifesaving• Caring and understanding• Inclusive• Funandenergetic

Creating a Safe Environment (Module 2)

1. Why is safety and wellbeing of junior members a key priority for an Age Manager?

• AllmembershavetherighttobesafewithinSurfLifeSaving• Juniormembersneedadditionalassistanceinstayingsafe•Members are under our care as age managers – therefore our responsibility• Needtoensuremembersareprotectedandsafeatalltimes

2. What are the four key elements of the Age Manager’s Code of Conduct?

• Respecttherights,dignityandworthofothers• Be fair, considerate and honest in dealing with others•Makeacommitmenttoprovidingqualityservice•MaintainadhesiontoSLSA’sstandards,rules,regulations,policies•Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility• Contributetoprovisionofasafeenvironmentforallactivities

Workbook Suggested Answers

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 10

Growth Development and Learning

1.Whatimpactdoesthevaryingmaturation(growthanddevelopment)levelofjuniorshaveontheactivitiesprovidedbytheAgeManager?

• Allyoungpeopleexperiencesignificantchangesingrowthanddevelopmentatdifferenttimes• Recognitionofindividualneedsisimportantandalwaysneedstobeconsidered• SLSactivitiesshouldbeorganisedsothatyoungpeoplehaveapositiveexperienceregardlessofdevelopmentstatus• Activitiesshouldbefocussedonfunandlearning

2.Whatarethefivestagesofskilldevelopmentthatchildrenmovethroughintheirsportingdevelopment?

• Play• BroadExperiences• Progression• Specialisation• RecreationalParticipation

3.Whyisunderstandingdifferencesinlearningstylesimportant?

Many styles within a group- need to ensure all are catered for

• ListeningLearners:(auditory)learnbestthroughtalkingthingsthroughanddiscussions• SeeingLearners:(visual)learnbestwithpictures,diagramsetc• Touch/ExperienceLearners:(kinaesthetic)learnbestwithahands-onapproach

4. What phases do people go through to learn?

• Perception• Translation• Performance• Feedback

Age Manager in Action (Module 4)

1.Whatarethefourkeystepswhenyouaredemonstratingskills?Whyisitimportanttobeawareofthesesteps?

• Preparation• Demonstration• Practice• Feedback/Correction

Awareofthesestepssothatlearningtakesplace,anddoesnotgetstoppedduetolackofinformationorawarenessatoneofthesesteps.

2.Whatarethekeyfeaturesofeffectivecommunication?

• Clarity• Conciseness• Consistency

3.Harry&Rebeccatendtobedisruptiveinthegroupwhentheyarenotgettingtheirownway.Howcouldyourespondtothisbehaviourtokeep the group focused?

• Givechildmeaningfultaskwithingroup• Separate from group (with supervision)• Removechildfromthegroup(lastresortonly)

4.Howdoyouseethethirdpartyclub-basedmentoringbenefitingyouindevelopingyourskillsasanAgeManager?

• Learningfromanexpert/experiencedmember• Getpersonalfeedbackonwaystoimprove•More credibility from others within the club • Practicalskillsratherthanjusttheory

Workbook Suggested Answers (continued)

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 11

Age Managers Course Certificate

ThiscertificateservesasproofofcompletionoftheAgeManagerstheorysessionandtheon-the-beachpracticalsession.Youneedtohavebothsessionssignedoffbyyourpresenter/s.

NB: You need to forward this with your Third Party Form to your relevant branch/state office. You may like to keep a copy of this for your records.

Candidate’s personal details

Name: _________________________________________________

Club: __________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________

Mobile: ________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

Certification

Course presenter endorsement

Iendorsethattheabovecandidatehascompletedtheoff-the-beachtrainingfortheSLSAAgeManagersCourse.

Name: _________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________________

Theory course date: ______________________________________

¨ Workshop completed

Date: __________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

Location: _______________________________________________

On-the-beach practical endorsement

Iendorsethattheabovecantidatehasattendedtheon-the-beachpracticalsegmentfortheAgeManagercourse.

Name: _________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________________

On-the-beachpracticaldate: _______________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

Location: _______________________________________________

SLSA Age Managers Course - Presenter Guide 12

Name: _________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________

DOB: __________________________________________________

Club: __________________________________________________

Postcode: ______________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________________

Third Party Form

¨FinancialMember ¨ Member Screening ¨ Theory Component ¨PracticalBeachSkills

Icertifythattheabovedetailsareaccurate.

Candidate’s Signature: ____________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

Mentor (third party) Verification

Name: _______________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________Date: _____________________

Mentor’s AM Award Number: _______________________________

ThefollowingtasksmustbecompletedundertheguidanceofanexperiencedAgeManagermentor.Itisexpectedthattheywillbecompletedinthecontextofa6hourmentoringcontextonthebeachwithagroup.

* Age Manager ^ Mentor Task

Demonstrate awareness of beach set up factors•How to set up the beach• “Who’swho?”(watersafety/AMidentification,roleofparents,patrolcaptain,officialetc)• Conditionsontheday

Contribute to a safe environment for juniors•Hazard assessment walk• Sunsafetyrequirements• Shade&hydration• Equipmentcheck• Emergencyprocedures(egFirstAid,missingchild)

To parents and children•What to do on beach?• Speak to the group at commencement/conclusion of the day

Initiate and maintain attendance sheet• Receiving/maintaining/returningchildren• Headcountregularly(especiallyaftereachwateractivity)• Goingtothetoiletprocedures

Deliver a learning activity•What outcomes are important• Planning on the day

Monitor group engagement in activities• Equity-everyonehasdifferentabilities• Conductedfun,interactiveactivity•Wheretogoforresources,ideas,activities• Providefordifferinginterestsandactiveengagement

*Firstcolumntobetickedbyagemanagerwhenhe/shefeelsconfidentthattheyhavecompletedthisrequirement.^SecondcolumntobesignedoffanddatedbytheAMMentor(thirdparty)tosignifythattheyaresatisfiedthatthetaskhasbeencompletedatasatisfactorylevel.