COMMITTEE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We can’t make this program happen without your help! We have 8 Nipper committee positions that need to be filled for the 2024/2025 program. Though these roles may have seemed daunting in the past, we have introduced multiple new roles this season to lighten the load. The Nipper Committee will convene monthly (online) leading up to the season.

Even if you have no experience, we have so many people who can support you in taking on and learning a new role. All of these roles will work together to make for a fantastic 24/25 season – none of them can work without the others, so have a think about joining the team and get involved.

If any of these roles interest you or you have any questions, please get in contact with Ella Arnold via email development@islsc.org.au or Lucy Chambers via email nippers@islsc.org.au – please submit your EOIs by July 30th.

The Nippers Program Coordinator holds a key role, overseeing the organisation of the Nippers Program, chairing the Nipper Committee, and reporting to the Membership and Leadership Coordinator. This position requires strategic planning, effective team management, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate the Nippers Program, including events and competition schedules.
• Build and manage a dynamic team of volunteers.
• Liaise with parents, age managers, and volunteers to ensure the success of the program.
• Implement contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances, ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Organise Nippers Committee Meetings.
• Attend state meetings for annual program updates.
• Overseeing the Nipper of the Year awards.

As the Starfish Nippers Coordinator, you will lead the planning and execution of our all-abilities Nippers program. Collaborating with the Nippers Coordinator, Membership and Leadership Coordinator and external surf clubs, you’ll create an engaging program that integrates seamlessly into the club’s activities. Your role includes building and managing a dynamic team of volunteers and ensuring the safety of our young participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate the Starfish Nippers program.
• Liaise with parents, age managers, and volunteers to ensure the success of the program.
• Anticipate and plan for potential challenges and concerns.
• Attend state meetings for annual program updates.

As the Age Manager Coordinator, you will play a vital role in overseeing the coordination of Age Managers and ensuring the smooth operation of our Nippers program. This includes running pre-season age manager meetings, coordinating beach rotations during the Nipper program, The successful candidate must be available for all Nipper program dates.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and mentor Age Managers to ensure effective and enjoyable Nippers sessions.
• Organise and conduct a pre-season age manager meeting to provide guidance and share important information.
• Manage the logistics of beach rotations and other related activities during Nippers sessions.
• Conduct morning surf risk rating reports
• Oversee Beach set up, pack up, first aid, IRB volunteers.

The Nippers Fundraising Coordinator is pivotal to the continuation of the program, overseeing all fundraising initiatives, including, but not limited to, Nipper’s cupcakes, tin rattle, sausage sizzles, and the second-hand shop. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the financial health of our Nippers Program, the enjoyment of our Nippers participants and the overall success of our club.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute fundraising initiatives, from nippers cupcakes to tin rattle, sausage sizzle, and the second-hand shop.
• Lead a dynamic team of volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Liaise with committee members to align fundraising goals with the club’s financial needs.

The Social Events Coordinator oversees and schedules parents’ and nippers’ social activities and events. This role is critical to fostering community within the club by organising (but not necessarily running!) events such as trivia nights, movie nights and more. The Social Events Coordinator is tasked with coordinating volunteers and helpers to ensure the success of each event.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an exciting calendar of social events for parents and nippers.
• Coordinate volunteers and helpers to ensure the success of each event.
• Liaise with Committee Members and the Social Media Coordinator for seamless event execution.

The Water Safety Coordinator has a focal role, ensuring the safety and well-being of our nippers and water safety during the nippers program and events. This position involves organising gifts for water safety, planning the water safety celebratory Pancake Breakfast, logging water safety hours using the club’s software, and addressing concerns as the lead coordinator for all water safety matters. The successful candidate must be available for all Nipper program dates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute water safety initiatives, including organising gifts and the annual Pancake Breakfast.
• Manage a team of water safety volunteers.
• Learn about current water safety regulations and adapt procedures as needed.
• Develop and implement contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances affecting water safety in conjunction with the Nippers Coordinator and Beach Manager.

The Nipper Program Admin supports the smooth operation of our surf club’s Nippers Program. This position involves various administrative tasks, including writing newsletter posts, entering prelim swim forms into the Nipper app, and assisting in organising and processing Nipper enrolments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Nippers Program Coordinator to plan and execute administrative tasks.
• Assist Membership Coordinator to ensure Nipper enrolments are completed.
• Liaise with parents, committee members, and volunteers for information gathering.
• Keeps Website up-to-date
• Process Prelim Swim Forms

This is an exciting new position at ISLSC. We are looking for a volunteer who’s interested in building an off-peak nippers program (outside of January) aimed at local children in Inverloch. This person will work closely with the Membership and Leadership Development Coordinator to promote the program with local schools and recruit volunteers to help run the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate the off-peak Nippers Program
• Build and manage a dynamic team of volunteers.
• Liaise with parents, age managers, and volunteers to ensure the success of the program.
• Oversee an off-peak nippers committee and chair meetings.
• Attend state meetings for annual program updates.
• Promote the program within the local community.