Can a teenager help as an Age Manager Assistant?

Yes, in Queensland. Surf Life Saving Queensland's 2024/25 junior activities update (state example) says Age Manager Assistants must be at least 13 years of age when they complete the learning and can be a maximum of 15 years of age. The learning and process are the same as the Age Managers course, but the member enrols in Age Manager Assistant. Assistants must also watch the annual proficiency video.

When an Assistant turns 16, the full Age Manager award is allocated automatically once they watch the proficiency video, with no need to redo the learning.

SLSA's national portfolio sets the Age Manager minimum age at 16.

Sources: https://lifesaving.com.au/app/uploads/106.08.2024-2024.2025-Junior-Activities-Update.pdf ; https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Age-Managers-Assessment-Portfolio-V2.2-July-2024.pdf