Staff Reporters
07 January 2025, 2:29 AM
Surf Life Saving SA is urgently seeking two qualified instructors to deliver essential VACSWIM water safety lessons on Kangaroo Island from 12 to 25 January. This program plays a crucial role in equipping children aged 3 to 12 with lifesaving aquatic skills, fostering water safety awareness, confidence, and competence.
Two Instructors are required. For full details of the role including pay rates, qualifications required and additional benefits see the Fleurieu App's jobs button.
VACSWIM is South Australia's leading government-supported initiative dedicated to providing children with opportunities to develop water safety skills, confidence, and competence in aquatic environments. Administered by Surf Life Saving SA, the program offers engaging lessons during the December and January school holidays, focusing on personal survival activities and basic aquatic emergency procedures.
Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for children up to the age of 14. Programs like VACSWIM are essential in teaching children how to stay safe in and around water, aiming to reduce drowning incidents and promote a lifetime of safe aquatic recreation.
By joining the VACSWIM team on Kangaroo Island, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering life-saving education to children in these communities. Your expertise will help instill essential water safety skills, potentially preventing future tragedies and fostering a culture of safety around water.
For more information about VACSWIM and its programs, visit their official website.
Your contribution can make a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children on Kangaroo Island. Join us in this vital mission to educate and protect our community's youth.