NPLQ Course
So you want to be a lifeguard?
We think there are loads of great reasons why you’d want to become a lifeguard and we guess you must think it’s a pretty good idea too, which is why you are here…
Reasons why we think you’d love it…
- First and foremost you are providing an amazing public service. You will without a doubt make people feel confident, happier and safer just by being on the poolside and you could potentially save a life.
- Being a lifeguard offers a fantastic foundation to a career in the leisure industry. Many senior managers began their rise to leisure stardom by lifeguarding at their local pools
- The opportunity to get fit. Not only will you have to have a basic level of fitness to become a lifeguard but you will be encouraged to stay fit and get fitter.
- You get to work with a team of young like minded people.
- The hours are flexible and perfect for those of you who need to fit studying into your busy days
- Lastly but still very importantly, you will gain a life skill that will come in handy for the rest of your life
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The RLSS set out the following requirements for Course members:
Candidates should be fit and healthy and aged 16 on the first day of the course. And Pass a competency test before the NPLQ course consisting of basic swimming techniques such as being able to swim 50m in one minute or under. Able to swim 100m on their front and back and be efficient in Breaststroke. Be able to perform a Surface Dive to a depth of more than 1.8m and tread water for at least 30 seconds plus climb out unaided without the use of the steps.
We are currently not running any courses, watch this space for further details!
