Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship in leisure could take you on a journey to an amazing career. You could earn whilst you learn, gain valuable qualifications to equip you to progress and build a bright future.

Many people we know have started as Lifeguards and their journeys have taken them to fantastic futures, don’t take our word for it click here and read for yourself. #IStartedAsALifeguard

These great companies offer leisure apprenticeships, why not click on one and get in touch…start your career today.

Creative Sport and Leisure

Creative Sport & Leisure (CSL), Future Fit Training, Institute of Swimming (IoS), the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and RLSS UK have entered into a consortium to deliver in partnership the Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Standard. Industry employers have been part of developing this standard which responds to their workforce needs. Read more

Everybody

Everybody is an independent charitable trust delivering leisure and health improvement services in 15 facilities throughout Cheshire East and employ over 920 people in a wide variety of roles from lifeguards and gym instructors to accountants and associated business support roles. Read more

Everyone Active

Everyone Active are now recruiting nationwide apprenticeships in all its major leisure centres and our aim is to provide the vital first steps into employment though our successful and highly rated apprenticeship scheme. Read more

GLL College

Whether you’re at the start of your leisure career, or are a seasoned professional looking to update and add to your skillset, GLL College is the UK’s only employer-led training college dedicated to the leisure industry. Read more

Places Leisure

Places Leisure offers one of the largest apprenticeship programmes in the industry; taking you through each step into the exciting world of leisure and supporting you through the wide range of career and apprenticeship opportunities available to you. Read more

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more!

17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?

RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement.

Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.

Contacting us during COVID 19

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.