Amber Sargent

Club Hockey Coach:

Inspired young children between the ages of 8 to 13 to play hockey along with giving positive tips and constructive feedback on skills and progression.

June Long Weekend Coach:

Sharing my coaching and player skills to those of different clubs in a state wide competition. The aim is to inspire, engage, and entice those between the ages of 10 to 13 and 14 to 15, to continue their hockey journey and the health and social benefits of hockey.

Surf Life Saving Patrol:

Patrol consists of 6 hour shifts managing and watching the beach during summer to ensure safety to beach goers. I am Committed and reliable member patrolling throughout the session. I am well equipped with skills such as Advanced CPR, Bronze Medallion, and First Aid ready for rescue scenarios

• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Organised and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.

Starfish Nippers Australia:

A life saving skills program designed for children and young adults with a disability 6 years or older. 4 hour sessions with 2 to 3 neurodiverse children teaching and learning beach safety skills

Learn to Beach:

Teaching primary school children how to safely use the beach in a fun and interactive way over 4 day period in a camp style setting.

Seahorses:

A nippers age group for those under the age of 6 taking beach safety sessions for one hour. I was an instructor/leader enhancing my communication with children.

Buddy Program:

A program I implemented, whilst club captain of Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club, into the nippers schedule allowing those of an older age group (U/14) to interact and help those of a younger age group (seahorses - U/12). I initiated the program in order to develop leadership skills and the highlight importance of being a good role model.