
Youth Leaders
Youth Leaders shall -
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Abide by the Codes of Behaviour for members;
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Recognise the importance of, and encourage the development of members, encompassing camaraderie and team work;
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Treat members with respect and accept the duty of care for the welfare, safety health and happiness of members and conduct themselves responsibly;
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Be a role model to all members and conduct themselves in a manner befitting a leader with Surf Lifesaving;
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Adhere to all Association Policies and ensure that the duty of care to all members is met in these areas;
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Accept that adults in Surf Lifesaving do not involve themselves in unobserved activities with individual youth members;
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Realise that physical or verbal abuse, neglect or any other type of abuse, is unacceptable conduct by any member of the Association;
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Allow members the opportunity and access to gain valuable leadership qualities and skills through lifesaving and surf sports activities;
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Provide the best possible lifesaving and sporting activities for members with the view to encouraging and promoting long term active participation;
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Be reasonable in demands on members time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment;
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Ensure young members are involved in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making processes at various levels within the Association;
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Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in lifesaving are made available to all members regardless of ability, race, colour, religion or sex