National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
On successful completion of the course, you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard and have the opportunity to apply to work on a casual basis at the Sports Training Village.
This five-day course, taught in the Olympic-sized London 2012 Legacy Pool, is a nationally recognised qualification that provides an understanding of:
- Your role and responsibilities
- Lifeguard & Law
- First Aid
- Pool Safety Operating Procedures
- Hazards on poolside
- Dealing with emergencies
- Teamwork
- Policies & procedures
- Pool supervision & intervention
Next course:
Course cost: £250.
Course prerequisites
Applicants must be:
- 16 years of age or older;
- Able to jump or dive into deep water;
- Able to swim 50m in no more than 60 seconds;
- Able to swim 100m continuously on front and back;
- Able to tread for 30 seconds in deep water;
- Able to surface dive to the floor of the pool;
- Able to climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder / step where the pool design permits.
Validity of Award: 2 years.
Before booking, please click here to read our Course Handbook including full terms and conditions.
