About
Rookie Lifeguard is aimed at children 8-12 yeards old (though not limited to this age group) – the skills learned through the course of the programme are just as valuable to people of all ages.
The scheme begins with Stage 1 of the Bronze Award and progresses to Stage 3 of the Gold Award, starting off at an ability level suitable for brand-new swimmers and progressing to the level where our Rookie Lifeguards perform impressive lifesaving tows.
The Rookie Lifeguard programme fulfils all of the Key Stage 2 water safety elements of the National Curriculum and is taught by RLSS UK approved instructors.
Rookie Lifeguard is part of the Swim England and Swim Ireland Learn to Swim Programme, although it can also be run as a stand-alone course by junior lifesaving clubs, leisure centres, swimming schools and as part of school swimming lessons.
For many of our Rookie Lifeguards, our programme offers the first opportunity to explore water safety, gradually gaining independence and confidence while learning vital life skills. Our programme will inspire and embolden your child, helping them keep themselves, their friends and their family safe in the water through a range of fun activities that lead towards a series of awards.
Built into the programme are lessons in valuable survival, rescue and sports skills…all delivered in an exciting way that will get children involved and motivated. The course can run parallel to your child’s current swimming lessons and will enhance the skills they learn in the pool.
Even the shyest kids find they make new friends through the Rookie Lifeguard scheme, as teamwork and peer support are crucial elements of the programme.
More information about what is included in each stage of the Rookie Awards can be found here. The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme (rlss.org.uk)
Where And When
- Maximum Bookings
- 40
- Venue
- Ken Martin Leisure Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- County
- Nottingham
- Postcode
- NG6 8YR
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Latitude
- 53.00896
- Longitude
- -1.19259
Provider
- Name
- Ken Martin Aquanaut Club
- Phone
- 07951 538229