National Lifeguard (Pool Option)

National Lifeguard training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Candidates will be evaluated on their performance and decision-making process in different aquatic emergency scenarios and lifeguarding skill components. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50m sprint challenge, 50m rescue drill and 400m endurance swim challenge. Prerequisites: 15 yrs of age, Bronze Cross, SFA. All candidates must present proof of identity at the start of the course (i.e., health card with photo, passport).