Surf Life Saving Sydney respects and acknowledges the traditional custodians across all the lands on which we live, work and patrol, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Background Image credit: 'Eora Dreaming' depicts the community of the fifteen Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Sydney, stretching from North Bondi south to Burning Palms in the Royal National Park - Artist 'Billy Reynolds', proud Dharawal and Yuin man.
From initial training to ongoing learning opportunities, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
| Name | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|
| David Kowald | Director of Education |  Elouera |
| Phil Carter | Education Manager |  Maroubra, |
| Marissa Saunders | Waverley Education Coordinator |  Bondi |
| Nicole Cooney | Randwick Education Coordinator |  South Maroubra |
| Brett Furniss | Cronulla/Sutherland Education Coordinator |  North Cronulla |
| Paul Cooper | RNP Education Coordinator |  Burning Palms |
Each year, patrolling members along Sydney’s beaches participate in skills maintenance activities to refresh and update their knowledge and skills ready for the new season.
See the SLSNSW page below for all the details you need.
SLS Sydney runs the Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue course for clubs throughout the Branch, for members to develop the skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue operations along our coastline.
Any current callouts for courses will be posted below. Keep an eye out for these or alternately reach out to your Club Education Coordinator for more details, as you’ll need to register through them.
If you love being a lifesaver and patrolling your beach with your friends, why not take the next step and become a Patrol Captain? This course will equip our members with the skills and knowledge required to manage a beach and a patrol at your Surf Club.
Courses are generally run over a week, with two theory evenings and one weekend morning session.
Reach out to your Club Education Coordinator for more details on the courses being run this season, and any nomination process. Any current EOIs will be linked below.
The Rescue Water Craft Operators Course is for members keen to join our Rescue Services RWC (support ski) team for use in Rescue Operations.
We’ll put a link below to the next callout for interested members, or alternately reach out to your Club Education Coordinator for more details on the courses being run this season, and any nomination process.
The Provision of First Aid course is provided by Branch for members keen to maintain or update their First Aid skills.
Reach out to your Club Education Coordinator for more details on the courses being run this season, and any nomination process.
The Gold Medallion provides lifesavers with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirement for working the professional lifeguard industry.
Reach out to your Club Education Coordinator for more details on the courses being run this season, and any nomination process. Any current callout for nominees will be linked below.
Find out about the Standard Operating Procedures in place for our training courses.
Ever thought about supporting your Surf Club by becoming a Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator. Find out what you need to do to become one of our TAFs
We have plenty of resources to support our members and TAFs. Find out what resources are available here.
The SLS portal provides both compulsory and elective courses online for our members to undertake and support their development as lifesavers.
EOIs are open for the January 2026 award course.
This week our members will be participating in the September SMPC award course. This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Patrol Captain.
The countdown is on! Join us next Saturday for the Sydney Branch Pre-Season Briefing.
All the info you need for the season ahead – from operations to training updates – is in Branch Circular 5.
📅 Next Saturday
📍 Details in Circular 5
3 days to go! This Saturday, Surf Life Saving Sydney kicks off our Pre-Season Briefing sessions.
Today our members complete day 4 of their Assessors course. Thank you to HBA Facilitator Neil Fowler. Great group of Assessors will be heading to our beaches next season.
