Jake Smith
Jake Smith
I am a member of the Australian Life Saving Team and a full-time teacher.
Current Campaigns
- Surf Life Saving
ABOUT Jake Smith
I am a Western Australian and long-time member of the Australian Lifesaving Team, and am seeking support to cover the ongoing costs of representing Australia in a series of major international competitions—including the 2025 World Games in China and European Championships in Germany.
Now in my ninth year on the national team, I achieved a career highlight in 2024 by captaining Australia to victory at the World Lifesaving Championships, finishing as the nation’s top point scorer. Despite these achievements, I—like many adult athletes in non-Olympic sports—receive no government funding and must take leave from my full-time job to compete. While many surf athletes benefit from strong sponsorship backing, pool lifesaving remains significantly under-supported, even though athletes in this discipline—like myself—make up half of the Australian Lifesaving Team.
I am a proud member of both Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club and West Life Saving Club WA. I train and compete at the highest level and play a vital role in mentoring younger athletes and developing the sport locally.
This sponsorship platform presents a unique opportunity for individuals or organisations to support an elite WA athlete in a high-performing, yet often overlooked sport.
Backing my 2025 campaign not only helps one of Australia’s top athletes continue to represent his country—it also supports the broader growth and recognition of pool lifesaving. There is growing international momentum for the inclusion of lifesaving in future Olympic Games, which would further elevate the sport's profile and global reach. A partnership with me would place a sponsor at the forefront of this movement, aligning their brand with a sport that champions lifesaving skills, teamwork, and elite athletic performance.
With no major sponsors currently supporting pool lifesaving athletes, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact—backing a dedicated athlete while shaping the future of a fast-growing international sport. Between travel, training, competition levies, and lost income, I face significant financial challenges in continuing to compete at the highest level.
I am more than a competitor—I am a volunteer lifesaver, coach, mentor, and educator who gives back to his community while proudly flying the flag for WA and Australia