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Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme is taught using colourful materials, and fun, varied lifesaving and rescue activities to give children the skills they need to be confident in the pool or the sea and enjoy water safely, whether in shallow or deeper water.

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool or the sea – which means peace of mind for you. With colourful materials and fun, varied activities, the Rookie Lifeguard scheme teaches children how to enjoy water safely, whether in shallow or deeper water.

Meet our Rookie Lifeguards

Meet our Rookie Lifeguards

Hear about their journeys as Rookie Lifeguards and what they have achieved since! Read more

Published: 21st November, 2022

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: Charlotte Knowles

More about Rookie Lifeguard

More about 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. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2022

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: Jess Ackroyd

Become a Rookie Lifeguard Instructor

Become a Rookie Lifeguard Instructor

Do you want to qualify as a Rookie Lifeguard Instructor? Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: Jess Ackroyd

Drowning Prevention Week Animation

Drowning Prevention Week Animation

Please share our Drowning Prevention Week animation as far and wide as possible! Read more

Published: 26th May, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Charlotte Knowles

Find A Lifesaving Club

Find A Lifesaving Club

Take a look at our interactive Club Finder to find a lifesaving club near you. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2021

Updated: 11th August, 2023

Author: Kelly Key

Offering Rookie Lifeguard in your pool programme

Offering Rookie Lifeguard in your pool programme

The Rookie Lifeguard Programme is a fun and exciting lifesaving awards scheme for young children, teaching self-rescue, survival, rescue and lifesaving sport skills. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2017

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: James Soley

Rookie Lifeguard Merchandise

Rookie Lifeguard Merchandise

A selection of the Rookie Lifeguard Merchandise can be purchased form RLSS UK Shop. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2016

Updated: 23rd October, 2023

Author: James Soley

Join our Lifesaving Academy

Join our Lifesaving Academy

Fun benefits plus engaging communication and activities. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2016

Updated: 1st July, 2022

Author: Jess Ackroyd

The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2016

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: James Soley

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