At SwimBrite Swimming School, our Rookie Lifeguard Programme helps confident young swimmers develop essential water safety, rescue and lifesaving skills in a fun, structured and supportive environment.
Delivered in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the programme builds confidence, responsibility and teamwork — both in and out of the water.
RLSS UK accredited · Real-world skills · Builds responsibility
The Rookie Lifeguard Programme is designed to take swimming skills beyond strokes and lengths.
Children learn how to:
All skills are taught in an age-appropriate, engaging and confidence-building way.
Through practical sessions, games and challenges, participants develop:
Learning is hands-on, fun and carefully supervised at all times.
The Rookie Lifeguard Programme is delivered in progressive stages:
Foundation skills and water safety awareness
Developing rescue techniques and teamwork
Advanced skills and confident decision-making
Each level builds on the last, allowing children to progress at a pace that suits their ability and confidence.
The Rookie Lifeguard Programme is ideal for:
If you’re unsure whether your child is ready, our team is happy to advise.
Rookie Lifeguard sessions run at selected venues across Leeds and Bradford:
Excellent facilities, warm pool
Modern pool, ideal for training
Venues are chosen for their facilities, safety standards and suitability for structured training.
If your child is ready to take their swimming skills further and learn valuable water safety skills, we’d love to help.
