Jun 3, 2009 Thinking of becoming a lifeguard?
Six great reasons for you to gain a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
1) You can achieve great job satisfaction from knowing you are performing a public service. Lifeguards are equipped to deal with almost any water emergency so your role protecting the welfare and safety of pool users is very important.
2) It will help you to develop your fitness. Not only do you need a good level of fitness to qualify, but if you gain employment as a lifeguard you'll also be encouraged to maintain it. If you are working for a leisure centre after you qualify then you may even receive free use of the facilities to help you do this.
3) Another benefit of working within the leisure industry is that your work colleagues will be young like minded people, giving you the opportunity to work within a friendly team and the chance to increase your social circle.
4) Working as a lifeguard is perfect if you require flexible working hours, ideal if you need to fit work around your studies.
5) If you are interested in a career within the leisure industry, starting as a lifeguard is a great way to gain access. Many managers and senior staff actually began on poolside.
6) You'll gain life saving and first aid skills which will be useful to yourself and others for life.
Sounds good doesn't it? But before you dive in to work as a lifeguard you'll first need to become qualified. To do this you need to get a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. (NPLQ)
This is where we come in. Havant Leisure is an approved training centre certified by the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards. We run regular training courses with assessments so you can complete your NPLQ.
We are happy for anyone over the age of 16 to enrol on our courses, however for your own safety we just need to check you are able to perform the f
Can you ...
1) Jump/dive into deep water.
2) Swim 50m in under 60seconds. Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
4) Tread water for 30 seconds.
5) Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
6) Climb out unaided without ladder / steps.
If you have answered yes to all of the above and you still want to learn the Principles of Lifesaving and Swimming Pool Supervision. Then contact Customer Services 02392 476026 to book your place on the next course.