Lifeguard courses
Lifeguard courses are a great way for competent swimmers to gain even greater confidence in the pool.
Those completing our National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications successfully receive a recognised qualification and are well equipped for future careers in the leisure industry.
We're sure you've got plenty of questions - and hopefully we've answered many here. If you need more information, get in touch.
- What do I need to take a lifeguard course?
- What happens if I successfully complete the course?
- How much does it cost to take a lifeguard course?
- How long is a lifeguard course?
- When do the lifeguard courses take place?
- Where do I go for my lifeguard course?
- OK, I'm ready. Let's talk about my place on a course.
What do I need to take a lifeguard course?
National standards and health and safety requirements require you to be at least 16 years old, confident around the pool and able to:
- Jump/dive into deep water
- Swim 50 metres in 60 seconds or less Swim 100 metres continuously on your front and back
- Tread for 30 seconds in deep water
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Climb out unaided without ladder/steps (where the pool design safely permits)
Find much more information about our lifeguard courses on the Royal Lifesaving Society website.
What happens if I successfully complete the course?
This course leads to the National Pool Lifeguard Award, Automated External Defibrillator & Emergency First Aid in the work place certification.
How much does it cost?
£250
How long is a lifeguard course?
Each course takes five days - from 8am to 5pm each day.
When do the lifeguard courses take place?
2018 course dates
FEBRUARY
- 19 to 23
APRIL
- 2 to 6
JULY
- 9 to 13
- 23 to 27
AUGUST
- 6 to 10
- 20 to 24
OCTOBER
- 22 to 26
All courses are Monday to Friday inclusive.
Where do I go for my lifeguard course?
All courses take place at Wigan Life Centre
What do I need to bring with me?
Please ensure you have a pen, paper, suitable poolside attire - shorts, t-shirt, swimwear and towel, and spare shorts and a t-shirt for swimming in.
You should also bring lunch and refreshments each day.
OK, I'm ready. Let's talk about my place on a course.
Great! To discuss lifeguard courses or to enrol call us on 01942 895045 or email anna.meadows@ihlmail.org or rebecca.mazey@ihlmail.org.