SLSGB Beach Lifeguard Training Course
Gain all the skills you need to work as a lifeguard on the beach, a surf instructor or as a water safety monitor at sporting events.
Our course is hosted in South East Cornwall, easily reached from Plymouth, Saltash, Liskeard and beyond.
Experience 5 full days of tuition including taught modules and time spent in the water or practising first aid followed by a rest day before your exam.
All course equipment (including wetsuits if needed) is included.
Next course: spring 2025 - dates tbc
Course fees
Each course is £300, your initial qualification is active for 2 years, with an annual re-test after that period at a much reduced cost.
This qualification will prepare you to be safe in the ocean, utilise rescue equipment, casualty evacuation skills and advanced first aid including CPR, wound dressing, pain management and oxygen administration.
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I started my surfing journey at Adventure Bay when I was 10 and progressed through surf school, while also learning valuable knowledge needed for beach and sea safety.
By age 15, I was eager to become a surf coach and was directed towards the Beach Lifeguard Course. I was taught important skills and fitness training needed to pass the course and, with months of swim training and some expert teaching thanks to Adventure Bay, I passed the course at age 16. I have now used the qualification to get a job teaching surf lessons at Adventure Bay Surf School which is such an amazing and fulfilling experience.
It took some training in the pool to get my swim fitness up, but all the rest of my knowledge and skills are thanks to Adventure Bay. I’ve worked in Cornwall and Australia as a beach lifeguard and in Canada as a surf instructor with my qualification. I’ve also helped in off the beach first aid scenarios too!
I retrained as a lifeguard in my late twenties, never too early or too late to decide on a beach lifestyle!