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RLSS UK Lifeguard Qualification

ATN deliver two lifeguard courses, the RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and RLSS UK Open Water Lifeguard.

RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

The Pool Lifeguard qualification is delivered either five intensive course or split between two weekends, the course is integrated with an Emergency First Aid At Work and AED training, the candidates achieve three qualifications by attending and passing the course.

The benefits of this course:

  • Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
  • Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
  • Varied working hours
  • Work within a team
  • The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
  • Great way for students to fund studies
  • Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

RLSS UK Open Water Lifeguard

The Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification was developed by the Royal Life Saving Society UK to address the role of open water lifeguards and the needs of open water operators. As the open water industry continues to grow, the RLSS UK have endeavoured to respond to change through the ongoing development of this qualification. The OWL qualification can be used to supervise and provide rescue cover for planned, organised and risk assessed activities in still, non-tidal water.

  • Open Water Swim Competitions
  • Triathlons
  • Public inland bathing sites
  • Adventure Races
  • Aqua Parks