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Lifeguards

Lifeguard

 

Candidates wishing to apply for a role as a lifeguard should have an up to date NPLQ qualification be 16 years of age and should be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:

 

• jump / dive into deep water


• swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds


• swim 100 metres continuously on 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

 

Depending on the depth of the pool where you completed the course you may be required to complete a depth test. This is to show you can reach the bottom of a range of pools. The hours we offer are flexible in a variety of locations overseeing a selection of different activities such as swimming teaching, members swimming, birthday parties and club sessions.