Rookie Lifeguard Programme

Rookie Lifeguard - Junior Awards Scheme.

This fun and educational course offers children the opportunity to learn life saving skills in a fun environment, with fully qualified instructors.

The scheme is developed by the Royal Lifesaving Society UK, the leading provider for water safety education, rescue techniques and resuscitation.

There are 3 stages; Bronze, Silver and Gold and each stage is subdivided into 3 levels. Each stage is roughly 1 school term, and a child can enter the scheme at any point and they progress at their own rate.  Items can be signed off as completed as they do them, without the need to complete all elements in one session.

We also offer Speciality Awards to add variety and flexibility - these awards cover topics such as Life Support, Choking and First Aid.

The programme also teaches children how to work as part of a team, and builds their interpersonal skills and encourages them to interact with each other and other people.

The course is practical and includes pool work as well as classroom and outdoor sessions to ensure a variety and range of activities.

Rookie Lifeguard is open to children aged 8-14. Children must be able to swim 50 metres comfortable, and tread water for 1 minute.
 

The RLSS UK Bronze Medallion

is widely recognized as the flagship award for Lifesaving following on from the basics learnt at Rookie Lifeguard level.

Both courses develop fitness, skill, water awareness and teach invaluable lifesaving lessons that can be applied on a daily basis – such as life support and water based life saving skills.

The Bronze Medallion can even become part of the Duke Of Edinburgh Award scheme, and G.C.S.E. PE and can open a pathway to a fulfilling career in a variety of Life Saving areas.

Bronze Medallion is open to children aged from 12 years. 

Contact our Swim School team for more information on 
01209 722002 or email swimschool@cblc.co.uk