You've Still Got Time! Sign Up For The Female-Only Lifeguard Course at Porchester

Missed out earlier this year? Here’s your chance to get qualified this October with our Female-only National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course at the Porchester Centre, Queensway, next Wednesday 29th October. Gain a nationally recognised qualification and vital lifesaving skills that can kickstart your journey in leisure.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in leisure, boost your employability, or build confidence in the water, this intensive training programme provides the perfect opportunity. Accredited by the  Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK), this course is internationally recognised and can open doors to employment in leisure centres, health clubs, holiday resorts, and even cruise ships, while also giving you transferable skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and quick decision-making.W

Gain a qualification that builds confidence, creates opportunities, and makes a difference.

Course details

  • Dates: Wednesday 29 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
  • Times: 9am – 6pm daily
  • Assessment Day: Sunday 2 November (included in course timetable)
  • Cost: £300 or funded if you:
  • Commit to working full-time with Everyone Active
  • Stay with Everyone Active as a lifeguard for at least one year
  • Attend an interview at the site where you may be placed **Please note that the decision will be made by the General Manager and Operations Manager of the site, as they will be covering the costs**
Alternatively you may be eligible for support through the ActiveWestminster Bursary Offer via the Skills and Training Programme
 
Requirements
 
To be considered you must fulfil the below requirements:
  • Be aged 16+ by the date of assessment
  • Be able to swim 50m in under 60 seconds
  • Be able to swim 100m continuously on front and back
  • Be able tread water for over 30 seconds
  • Be able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
  • Be able to climb out of the pool unaided

What You Will Learn

  • Pool Rescue Techniques
  • Lifeguard Theory
  • First Aid & CPR
  • AED & PXB Certification included!

This female-only course is designed to create a supportive and empowering environment. Whether you are looking for a rewarding part-time job, a stepping stone into the leisure industry, or just a new personal challenge, this is your opportunity!

Enrol Now

It’s quick and easy!

  • If you aren’t already a member of the RLSS UK, you need to set up a RLSS UK account
  • Download and complete the NPLQ Enrolment Form
  • Once completed please send it to Anis Ukaye at EveryoneActive: anisukaye@everyoneactive.com
  • Anis is the main point of contact for all enquires, bookings and employment opportunities