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Due to an ongoing health & safety issue,The Leisure Pool will remain closed. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for reopening date. The 25m pool remains open as normal. 
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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification


Interested in getting a job as a Professional Pool Lifeguard? 
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is a professional lifeguard qualification recognised all over the world and is the perfect qualification for anyone wanting to become a lifeguard here at home or abroad in the likes of Camp America. 

Lagan Valley Leisureplex runs multiple NPLQ courses throughout the year over a six day course so why not take the first step and enroll in a Lifeguard Training Course at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn?

The RLSS UK NPLQ is the essential Professional Qualification for Lifeguards by Pool Operators in the UK and can also gain students extra points for University as a professional Qualification.

Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites  

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

  • Jump/dive into deep water
  • Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
  • Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
  • Tread water for 30 seconds
  • Surface dive to the floor of the pool
  • Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

Dates for summer courses are as follows:

Monday 14th July – Friday 18th July: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Assessment Saturday 19th July: 7.30am – 12pm

Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Assessment Saturday 2nd August:  7.30am – 12pm

Sunday 3rd Aug – Thursday 7th August: 9.30am – 6.30pm

Assessment Friday 8th August:  12.30am – 5pm

The course requires full attendance and costs £250.

There are 12 places available on each NPLQ course, spaces will be given on a first come first serve basis.

To make payment and enrol on the course please contact reception on  028 9267 2121 or email  leisureplex.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.

Please note, the course fee is non-refundable once payment has been made and full attendance is required to pass the course.  Those interested must ensure that they are available to attend all sessions and meet the course prerequisites before making payment.
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