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Lifeguard courses

We run nationally recognised courses that will train you to become a swimming pool lifeguard.

These courses are run by the Royal Life Saving Society's (RLSS) the governing body for lifesaving and lifeguards in the UK.

The course teaches life saving, life support and water safety techniques. On passing the course you will be awarded the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Before you are allowed to join the course you must be able to perform the following exercises:

  • climb out of the pool without using the steps
  • surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
  • swim 50m in less than a minute
  • swim 100m continuously on your front and then your back
  • tread water for 30 seconds.

The courses will be held at Churchill Sports Centre on the following dates:

  • Saturday 14 until Thursday 19 February 2009

The sessions cost £200 or £125 for concessions. For more information contact our Leisure Service.

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