GLL College

Better Training

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.

GLL is an approved training provider listed in both the Register of Training Organisations and the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers – the only one in our sector.

GLL offer a range of courses including apprenticeship training/placements, swimming teacher training, NPLQ, and first aid – with more being added to the programme throughout the year.

Kick-start your career in leisure management at www.gllcollege.co.uk

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Latest

Delivery of RLSS UK awards and qualifications in England from 02 December 2020

Defining what RLSS UK associated activity and training can take place during the new COVID-19 restrictions in England is an important, but challenging task. We have set out for each tier, what it means and provided some clarity on what RLSS UK activity can continue.
Love Life Now
QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS MANAGER
Learning New Skills

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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
Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.
Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. RLSS UK TAs and Instructors are advised to follow current guidance issued by RLSS UK, the government and the NHS to manage the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).