Rookie Lifeguard course for kids
At Tooting Bec Lido
Back for Summer 2026!
Thursday evenings 4 June – 23 July 7.45 – 8.45pm
RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool or the sea which means peace of mind for you. With colourful materials and fun, varied activities, the Rookie Lifeguard scheme teaches children how to swim and enjoy water safely, whether in shallow or deeper water.
We will be practicing skills every week starting from the Bronze levels for new participants, and building on previous badges for those who have attended previously. We will have continuous assessment so if they perform a skill to the required standard, it gets ticked off, and we see how many badges each child can achieve during the course.
- For children 8 – 14 years. Children must be competent swimmers. This is not a learn to swim session.
- SLSC members only
- Wetsuits are advised as the water – and air temperature – might be cold.
- All swimmers should arrive ‘beach ready’ (swim suits under clothes) to limit the time spent in changing rooms. Bring warm clothes for after the session.
- £40 for 8 week course. To include Progress book and award badges.
Our Coaches
Karen Wells
Karen is a qualified swim teacher, Lifeguard trainer, Rookie Lifeguard instructor and your Lido General Manager. She is bringing her knowledge and many years of experience of working in leisure to make her sessions fun but realistic. She is now training the future lifeguards for Tooting Bec Lido. Recruitment starts now!
Sarah Wolfenden
Sarah has over ten years’ experience teaching swimming to all levels, a lifeguard trainer for the RLSS, Rookie Lifeguard instructor and your Lido duty manager.
Alex Thomas
Alex is an ex-competitive swimmer, qualified swimming teacher and coach, lifeguard, Rookie Lifeguard instructor and one of your Lido Duty Managers.
