RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

The RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification provides skills in swimming pool supervision, intervention and rescue, first aid and resuscitation.

Pre-requisites

1. Be 16+ years of age on the date of the assessment.
2. Jump/dive into deep water.
3. Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds (demonstrating a recognised stroke).
4. Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back.
5. In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds.
6. Surface dive to the floor of the pool (12 foot 6 inches) without hearing/ear problems.
7. Swim 50 metres breaststroke on the back (leg-kick only).
8. Climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder/steps where the pool design permits.

To guarantee your place, you will need to show us these skills during a short assessment. This will take place from two to four weeks before the start of the course. We recommend that you practice these skills before your are assessed.

For more detail or to apply, please contact: Pam Bentley:

• In person at: The Shay Stadium.
• Phone: 01422 343106.
• Email: pamela.bentley@calderdale.gov.uk.