Become a Member

Belong to something bigger. Become a Surf Life Saving member and help to protect the community, while becoming part of one.

Lifesaving isn’t only about rescues. It takes a community to run a club, and your skills are just what we’re looking for. Admin, fundraising, first aid, radio operators, barbeque grill-master… the possibilities are endless. Some clubs even offer social memberships.

If you love the coast, contact your nearest Club or Surf Life Saving WA about membership on 08 9207 6666 or via email.

Parent Members

A Parent Membership is an excellent way to get involved with the club, meet new people and enjoy a fun and healthy atmosphere with your family. It’s a chance to develop your skills, build your network, and spend more time on Western Australia’s beautiful coastline

Surf Life Saving WA offers the opportunity to get involved with the junior program and other aspects of their club at any level that interests them. Clubs are always in need of an extra pair of hands when cooking sausage sizzles or organizing a social event.

Are you looking for self development, new challenges and a new addition to your resume? You could:

Get qualified in Water Safety with a Surf Rescue Certificate.
Start training juniors by completing the Age Managers course.
Become a Training Officer & Assessor for Surf Life Saving WA.

Other ways to get involved

Occasional Helper

Surf Life Saving clubs are always looking for people to help out with occasional work like cooking BBQ’s, helping in the canteen, helping in the shop and various other events. There are no special skills required for these tasks and all help is greatly appreciated. Contact your club to see what is available and needed.

Age Manager

All age groups require an Age Manager to conduct the activities that are available for juniors during the season. It is highly recommended that those parents who take on the role of an Age Manager complete an Age Managers Course. The Age Managers course is available every year and is advertised on the SLSWA website.

There are no special skills required for this role prior to attending the Age Managers course.

Competition Official

Competition Officials work at our state surf sport carnivals and assist with the running of the event. This might involve marshalling competitors, starting races, recording results, setting the courses and more. To become an official, you are first required to complete a Competition Officials course. This course is conducted by SLSWA and are advertised on the website.

There are no special skills required for this role prior to completing the Competition Officials course.

Education Awards

SLSWA offers education awards that will enhance your ability to assist in first aid or resuscitation. Depending on the fee structure of your club, there is a possibility to learn about and earn the Resuscitation Certificate and Basic Emergency Care. There are no prerequisites for these awards.

You can also complete a Surf Rescue Certificate which will enable you to assist the club with water safety during junior activities and at carnivals. You’ll need to complete a 200-metre swim in five minutes or less prior to the start of the course.

There are many other education awards available to surf club members. Please contact your club to see what is available.

Club Committees

Clubs committees range from junior, youth, competition, education and many others. These roles assist in the running of the different areas of the club and provide updates and information for the executive committee, who oversee the management of the whole club.

There are no special skills required for these positions, but there may be a requirement to have some basic knowledge about the subject matter of the committee.

Club Executive Committee

All clubs are run under the guidance of their Executive Committee. These roles are usually taken on by members who have experience in specific areas like management, finance and leadership. If you are interested in assisting the club at the executive level, it is recommended that you speak to the club president to discuss the process and what may be available.