LIFE SAVING So you want to be a Pool Lifeguard...

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Swimming Teaching I Life Saving I First Aid I Leisure Management What’s the work of a Pool Lifeguard Like?

Pool Lifeguards are responsible for overseeing the safety of all pool users. Therefore, they provide a vitally important public What’s involved in the training? service. Lifeguards are trained in Poolside Rescue, First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The STA Pool Lifeguard course is intensive and rigorous and you will undertake a combination of theory work and practical Pool Lifeguards have to work in hot, humid and noisy poolside sessions. You will be trained to carry out CPR, First Aid and environments. They need to be able to work as part of a team given sufficient training to competently manage a range of and engage with members of the public in order to prevent poolside emergencies. accidents and ensure bather safety. How old do I need to be to At the end of the course, you will have a practical and The work of a Lifeguard offers great flexibility and individuals begin training? theoretical examination to test your understanding but, your can often select the hours of tutor will ensure that you are well prepared for this. You will need to be 16 years old before you can train to work that best suit them on either “Lifeguarding become a Pool Lifeguard. a casual or contracted basis. offers great Before you can enrol on the course, it is important that you can Experienced Pool Lifeguards flexibility” swim to a good standard yourself and are confident in and How long will my qualification be often go on to complete their around water. valid for? Beach Lifeguard Qualification or to work abroad. In addition, you must be able to: Your STA Pool Lifeguard qualification is valid for two How much will I earn? • swim 100 metres on your front and 100 metres on your back; years. Pool Lifeguards are expected to attend • swim 50 metres in one minute; monthly staff training sessions and revalidate their Pool Lifeguards can expect to earn between £4.92 - £9.92 • surface dive and recover a manikin from the deepest part of qualification with a further examination every two per hour the pool. years in order to demonstrate that a standard of What qualifications do I need? How long does training last and how competence has been maintained. In order to obtain employment as a Lifeguard you will need a much does it cost? Is my qualification accredited? Level 2 Pool Lifeguard Qualification. STA run training courses across the UK. You will be able to complete your training to become a Pool All STA Lifesaving qualifications sit on Ofqual’s Lifeguard within a week and it will cost approximately £250. Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) in England, Wales This may vary from course to course but it’s worth remembering and Northern Ireland and are accredited by the Scottish that STA is widely acknowledged as the most cost-effective Qualifications Authority (SQA) in Scotland. STA LIFE provider of training in the country. This initial investment will be qualifications are also internationally recognised and are SAVING repaid quickly once you find employment. accepted in many countries across the world. The highest quality training, delivered by professionals, backed by experience. These are the fundamentals upon which STA has earned its enviable reputation as International Experts in Safety Training Solutions

Why should I train with STA?

STA is the world’s largest Swim Teaching and Lifesaving organisation. It was founded in 1932 and since then has trained thousands of Lifeguards both in the UK and around the world. What career progression will be available once I have completed my lifeguard training?

Qualifying as a Pool Lifeguard offers a solid foundation for a career in the leisure industry. Many Pool Lifeg uards go on to work as Duty Managers and to obtain further qualifications in Swimming Teaching or Leisure Management. Indeed, many senior leisure managers began their careers as Pool Lifeguards. So how do I find a local course?

Simply log on to www.sta.co.uk and select “find a course”. You will be able to refine your search by area. Alternatively, you can phone our head office staff on +44(0)1922 645097 who will be more than happy to explore the vast array of opportunities available to you. STA is very much like a family and once you become a member you will have access to a team of professionals who will help, support and guide you through every step of your journey. A multi-service provider

STA are experts in the development and delivery of the highest quality vocational training and offer a comprehensive range of accredited qualifications and awards across four key business areas:

Respected throughout the UK, STA’s teaching practices, training programmes and standards have now been adopted in over 20 countries throughout the world.

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