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28/05/2026

📣 WE NEED YOU! 📣

Unfortunately, we are short one mentor for ILGS next weekend, as one of our mentor team has had to pull out.

The role of a mentor is to inspire, encourage, and support their team throughout the weekend, accompanying candidates through all aspects of camp life and activities.

This position is ideal for someone who may be interested in becoming a future instructor and wanting to gain experience in a supportive environment.

As a mentor, you will be involved in all aspects of the weekend and play a huge part in making the experience positive and memorable for our candidates.

Does this sound like you? If so, please reach out ASAP!

📍 Camp Details
Papamoa
Friday 5th June – 4.00pm start
Sunday 7th June – approx. 3.30pm finish

⌨️☎️ [email protected] or ph 027 457 1019

22/05/2026

We are excited to introduce Cole Drinnan as our new Eastern Region Sport Manager, starting with us on 8 June.

Cole brings a strong background in sport development, event delivery, and participation growth, along with a genuine passion for Surf Life Saving. Having been involved in Surf Life Saving as both an athlete and coach, he has a strong appreciation for the important connection between Lifesaving Sport and volunteer lifeguarding, and is passionate about creating positive, inclusive, and engaging sporting environments for members.

Please join me in welcoming Cole to the Eastern team.

We’re looking forward to having Cole on board.

12/05/2026

Help needed!

📣 ILGS – 5–7 June | Papamoa

We’re looking for some amazing helpers to support our Intermediate Lifeguard School weekend in the following areas:

🏥 Patients for scenarios
Sunday late morning for a couple of hours
Both water-based and land-based scenarios

🍽 Kitchen help
Assist with meal prep and clean up
Approx. 2 hours per meal from Friday night through to Sunday lunch

🚛 Gear logistics
Helping move, set up and pack down gear throughout the weekend.

‼️ Please note – for kitchen help and gear logistics, you do not need to commit to the whole weekend. We’re happy to split duties up as needed.

❤💛 We appreciate any help we can get and would love your support to help make the weekend a success 🙌

Please email:
[email protected]

30/04/2026

🌊 Head Coach Opportunity – Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club (WSLSC) 🌊

Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club is seeking expressions of interest for a Head Coach for the 2026/2027 season.

The WSLSC has been reviewing how they support their juniors through to seniors, elite competitors, and future leaders within the club. As part of this long-term vision, they’re hoping to move toward a 12 month employment model for the coaching role. The intent is to create greater continuity in athlete development, structured off season programming, and clearer progression pathways that align with both performance outcomes and culture.

This is a key leadership role overseeing a successful surf sports programme, working with athletes from Oceans through to Open and Masters, and supporting pathways to national and high-performance levels.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver structured coaching programmes across all athlete levels
• Prepare athletes for major events (Pool Rescue & Nationals)
• Support athlete development and high-performance pathways
• Contribute to a positive team culture and wider club capability
• Work with managers and committees on competition planning

What We Offer:
• Flexible hours (to be agreed)
• Accommodation available over peak season
• Supportive club environment with strong volunteer network
• Fixed-term opportunity with potential to continue, based on a full year of employment

About You:
• Surf Life Saving coaching experience (preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for athlete development and wellbeing

Employment Details:
Employment type (employee or contractor), remuneration, and hours will be agreed with the successful candidate. Any fixed-term agreement will comply with NZ employment law requirements.

📩 Apply or enquire:
[email protected]
📞 027 726 3917

Applications reviewed as received.

17/04/2026

The 2026 Eastern Region IRB Long Haul event.

After careful consideration, the decision has been made in conjunction with Local Sport Committee, to cancel this year’s event. We know this will be disappointing.

The Long Haul is a valued event on the calendar, and we recognise the time, effort, and preparation that many of you put into it each year. This decision has not been made lightly. There have been a number of contributing factors that have led to this outcome.

While alternative dates were explored, delivering an event of this scale requires alignment across a number of areas including volunteer availability, staffing, and council processes and approvals.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to find a viable option that allows us to deliver the event safely and to the standard expected. We understand the impact this will have on competitors, clubs, and supporters, and we are genuinely sorry for the disruption this causes.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to surf lifesaving. It is appreciated.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Ngā mihi,
Avan

14/04/2026

✅ Applications now open!

Address

64 Golf Road
Mount Maunganui
3116

Website

http://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/

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