Supporting Roles

Without volunteers, the sport of Lifesaving would not be able to function as it does today. We are committed to supporting the development of volunteering within lifesaving, both in terms of volunteers and as providers of volunteering opportunities.

For courses and guides, RLSS UK recommend http://www.sportenglandclubmatters.com/

Officials

Becoming a technical lifesaving official is an excellent way to get involved or stay involved in Lifesaving Sport.Read more

Coaches

Information on the roles of the Head Coach and the Assistant Coach in Lifesaving Sport.Read more

Team Managers

Information on the roles of the Team Managers in Lifesaving Sport.Read more

Competition Organisers

One of the key roles a person can undertake is as an event/competition organiser.Read more

Event Roles

Being an Event Volunteer you can see behind the scenes at events, get closer to the action and play a role in making the event possible.Read more

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Be a Lifesaver - Bernie

Meet Bernie, Age 62 qualified as an NPLQ Lifeguard in June 2015.

Customer Service Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive person with a positive attitude to join our customer service team.

Event Information for #CFOL2019

The festival running order over the three competition days and about the venue.

Registration for #CFOL2019

Registration details for the 2019 Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving.

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!

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.

General Enquiry

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 & 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.

IQL UK Qualifications Explained

Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK

NPLQ Generation 9

Attendees of the IQL UK Conference on 29 June at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island will have the opportunity to complete a TA update at the event at no extra cost and 9 days before the launch– for more information and to book your place click here.

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has teamed up with Surf Life Saving Association (SLSA) Wales and Surf Life Saving (SLS) GB to develop a new national standard for beach lifeguarding.

Results

Resources for Current Trainers & Leisure Centres

Become a Trainer Assessor

If you are an experienced First Aider, Pool Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard, Beach Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher with National Rescue Award or Pool responder with ER Pool then this could be the next step for you.