The Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre is temporarily closed. Alternative swimming is available at Peterborough Lido and Jack Hunt Pool - see timetable. Fitness classes have been relocated where possible - see timetable.

Overview

Train to be a lifeguard

Becoming a lifeguard is a route to a fulfilling job that could lead to you saving someone's life one day. We offer all the training you need to get started. Our National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course, delivered through the Royal Lifesaving Society UK programme, provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by lifeguards at leisure facilities.

Course duration: 6 days including the assessment (Typically 8 hours per day)

Benefits of the NPLQ:

- Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry

- Opportunity for career progression

- Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

- Opportunities to work and travel as the NPLQ is recognised around the world

- Great way for students to fund their studies

Lifeguard course pre-requisites:

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be at least 16-years-old to take their final assessment and be able to:

- Jump / dive into deep water

- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds

- Swim 100 metres continuously on their front and back in deep water

- Tread water for 30 seconds

- Surface dive to the floor of the pool

- Climb out unaided without ladder/steps where the pool design permits

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Terms & conditions apply to bookings. Please ensure you read our full terms & conditions here before booking onto the course.

Location: Location Dates: Dates Time: Time Price: Price
Location: Jack Hunt Pool Dates: 23 - 29 October 2023 Time: Full days Price: £300.00

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