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Spring Clean

RLSS UK’s annual Spring Clean awareness campaign, warns UK and Ireland parents of the dangers of water around the home and garden. Read more

Support Drowning Prevention Week

The campaign aims to reduce the number of drowning and non-fatal drowning incidences that occur in the UK every year, by showing people how to be safe and have fun near water. Read more

Support Don't Drink and Drown

Get involved with our Don’t Drink and Drown campaign! Read more

Support #BeaRookieLifeguard

Ways you can support the campaign Read more

Support #BeaLifeguard

Ways to support our #BeaLifeguard Campaign Read more

Support Runners and Walkers

Here you can find all the social media assets you need to help support and promote the Runners and Walkers Campaign. Read more

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Represent RLSS UK Internationally

International volunteering Opportunities

I started as a Lifeguard

With the recent news that MP Charlotte Leslie once worked as a Lifeguard, we have been taking a look at other famous people who boast a lifeguard job on their CV...

Entertain your Rookies

Water safety themed activities to entertain you and your family.

Candice Arnold - RLSS UK Lifeguard Member

"I qualified as an RLSS UK NPLQ in 2013. During my time as a lifeguard, I have enjoyed getting to know like-minded people with the same priorities and love for the job as I do...

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.

Contact Us

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.