Course Dates

The next available course is in October 2024

9am-6pm

Monday 21st October
Tuesday 22nd October
Thursday 24th October
Friday 25th October
Saturday 26th October
Sunday 27th October (assessment day)

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Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Starting as a Pool Lifeguard is a great way to get your ‘foot in the door’ in the sport, fitness & leisure industry. From here, you can progress through various roles until you reach management. It is a very rewarding job knowing that you are a LIFESAVER! You will have opportunities to work in a fantastic team environment and learn essential life skills (like basic first aid and CPR) that could make you a hero at work and in everyday life. 

Study with us, and you will learn: 

  • Section 1: The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming Pool Supervision. 
  • Section 2: Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action Plans. 
  • Section 3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid. 
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Getting Started

If you have read this far, then we know you are interested. How do I get started? 

EASY! Contact us to book your place, and we will give you a quick test to make sure you are fit for the qualification: 

  • Are you at least 16 (by the assessment date)? 
  • Can you either jump OR dive into deep water? 
  • Can you swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds? 
  • Can you swim 100 metres on your front and then 100 metres on your back continuously? 
  • Can you tread water for 30 seconds? 
  • Can you perform a surface dive to the floor of the swimming pool? 
  • Can you climb out of the swimming pool unaided without the use of steps or ladders, and where does the design of the swimming pool permit it? 
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