Instructor Fundamentals
SLA Instructor Resource
- Interactive instructor module
Strategies to create a learning environment that is positive, inclusive, engaging, fun and values diversity in our learners
(including SLA award components) - Instructing & award components (pdf)
- Adult learning activities (pdf)
- Instructor tool box (pdf)
Prepare
This content section outlines the health, safety, welfare and risk management expectations for all surf lifeguards.
SLA Instructor Resource – Prepare
Prevent
This content section provides information that will assist surf lifeguards to be pro-active in fulfilling their key roles.
SLA Instructor Resource – Prevent
Respect
As members gain experience and knowledge of the environment in which they live, work and play, they will develop respect for it.
SLA Instructor Resource - Respect
Communicate
Knowledge and skills for effective communication.
SLA Instructor Resource - Communicate
- Radio - Lesson Plan (pdf)
- Verbally - Lesson Plan (pdf)
- Non Verbal - Lesson Plan (pdf)
- Radio Scenarios Activity (pdf)
- Radio Labelling Activity (pdf)
- Signals Activity (pdf)
- Signals Puzzle Activity (pdf)
- Verbally – Powerpoint (read only)
- Non Verbal – Powerpoint (read only)
- Radio - Powerpoint (read only)
Respond
This content section gives details on rescue equipment used by surf lifeguards and outlines the skills and knowledge they require to respond to rescue situations.
SLA Instructor Resource - Respond
PERFORM
The content information in this section covers CPR and basic first aid.
SLA Instructor Resource - Perform
- Lesson Plan (pdf)
- DRSABCD Match Activity (pdf)
- First Aid Scavenger Hunt Activity (pdf)
- First Aid Scenarios Practice Activity (pdf)
- Signs & Symptoms Puzzle Activity (pdf)
- Treatment Puzzle Activity (pdf)
- PowerPoint (read only)
St John CPR & AED Video - Click here
North American Rescue - How to use a CAT Tourniquet - Click here