The internationally recognised Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is not only a qualification that will train you to become a Pool Lifeguard but can also be a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry.

The course is 6 days including assessment time and requires 100% attendance. It comprises of physical training, classroom work and an assessment on lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding, including swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the pool.

For more information please see the RLSS Website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2023 Courses at York Sport Village: 

Course Costs:

2nd of April – 7th of April 2023, 08:30-17:30

NPLQ (+ PXB) priced at £260.00   REGISTER HERE 

28th of May – 2nd of June 2023, 08:30-17:30 

NPLQ (+ PXB) priced at £260.00   REGISTER HERE 

6th of August – 11th of August 2023, 08:30-17:30 

NPLQ (+ PXB) priced at £260.00  REGISTER HERE 

29th of October – 3rd of November 2023, 08:30-17:30 

NPLQ (+ PXB) priced at £260.00  REGISTER HERE 

The IQL Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries.

The 3 day course is Ofqual accredited and valid for 3 years enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2023 Course at York Sport Village:

Course Costs:

6th of March – 8th of March 2023, 09.00-17.00

FAW priced at £190.00 REGISTER HERE

10th of June – 12th of June 2023, 09.00-17.00

FAW priced at £190.00 REGISTER HERE

The IQL Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is a 1 day course covering a range of CPR and first aid skills proving you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The EFAW course is Ofqual accredited and valid for 3 years enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2023 Courses at York Sport:

Course Costs:

21st of August 2023, 09.00-17.00

EFAW priced at £90.00  REGISTER HERE

The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) is a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards and managing essential health and safety within a leisure centre or swimming pool environment. It is suitable for lifeguards wishing to progress in their career or for employers wanting to upskill their employees to manage lifeguards, team members and essential health and safety.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 18 years of age.

2023 Courses at York Sport:

Course Costs:

4th of September – 5th of September 2023, 09.00-17.00

NPSQ priced at £110.00 REGISTER HERE

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and/or instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools where the water is deeper than the teachers’ standing depth and meets the Individual sites risk assessment.

For more information please see the RLSS website.

Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

2023 Courses at York Sport:

Course Costs:

17th, 18th and 25th of June 2023, 09.00-16.00

NRASTC priced at £110.00 REGISTER HERE

18th, 19th and 26th of November 2023, 09.00-16.00

NRASTC priced at £110.00 REGISTER HERE

Who is the course designed for?

To minimise risk to users, it is best practice for everyone involved in maintaining any kind of swimming pool, spa or water feature to be appropriately qualified. It’s safe to say any organisation that values its reputation needs competently trained staff.

This will help you ensure that your facility is using the correct chemical levels and keep your customers safe. This will also help you make sure that your site is as running as efficiently as possible.

We have created a guide to help you choose the right Pool Plant course for you.

2022 – 2023 Courses hosted at York Sport:

• 12th of December 2022 – 13th of December 2023
• 22nd of March 2023-24th of March 2023 
• 18th of September 2023 – 20th of September 2023

For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.

This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher.

2022 – 2023 Courses hosted at York Sport:

• 14th of November 2022 – 2nd of December 2022

For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.

This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as a swimming teacher.  It builds on the Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification and gives you the skills to independently plan and deliver swimming lessons.

2022- 2023 Courses hosted at York Sport:

TBC

For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.