Interested in becoming a lifeguard? 

We offer two awards: the Junior Lifeguard Award (JLA) for ages 14-16 and the Lifeguard Award (LA) for ages 16 and older. Here are the details:

Junior Lifeguard Award (JLA)
Entrance Requirements:

  1. Minimum age of 14 on the day of examination.
  • 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes.
  • Run-Swim-Run (200m-300m-200m) in less than 10 minutes in surf conditions

Lifeguard Award (LA) Ages 16 +
Purpose: To become a lifeguard

Entrance Requirements:

  • Minimum age of 16 on the day of examination.
  • 400m pool swim in under 8 minutes.
  • Run-Swim-Run (200m-300m-200m) in less than 10 minutes in surf conditions.


Additional Course Information

Course Content: Covers sea conditions, first aid, CPR, rescue techniques, signals, and radio communication.

Examination: Includes a written test CPR assessment Run-Swim-Run test, and rescue technique demonstration.

Instructors: Qualified instructors and paramedics lead the training.

Course Availability: Courses are offered year-round.

Training Details:
Location: Diaz Beach, Sundays from12:00 to 14:00.
Boys should wear jammers or speedos, and girls should wear swimsuits.