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Lifeguard Membership

Qualified pool, beach and open water lifeguards can join our squad and become a member of our exclusive UK benefit-based RLSS UK Lifeguard Membership.

Join now for just £18 for our annual membership.

Main benefits:

Access to Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Professional Insurance Cover

Including:

  • Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover
  • Personal injury insurance cover
  • Access to free legal and tax advice

Supporting the charity's mission to help everyone enjoy water safely

Welcome Pack

(new members only)

Other benefits include:

  • Access to counselling should you be involved in an incident and need some support
  • Access to our exclusive Lifeguard Member Facebook Group
  • Access to up-to-date news and information about the charity’s work
  • A copy of the RLSS UK Lifesavers magazine twice yearly - Members in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands receive a digital copy of the RLSS UK Lifesavers magazine twice a year. 
  • Access to the wider RLSS UK community (both in branches, clubs or online)
  • Membership of your local RLSS UK Branch
  • 15% discount on all Future Fit fitness qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) products. Find out more here
  • Access to Howden Benefits Platform

What our members say is the best thing about being an RLSS UK member:

“Insurance gives me peace of mind and my t-shirt is great.”

“You’re covered by insurance which is good to know when you're lifeguarding. You can feel proud to be an RLSS UK member. You help the community.”

“Up to date information. Ongoing CPD e-learning, great for getting your hours towards renewing your lifeguard qualification.”

“The community is great, the chance to be involved is also great and what there is to offer. Also supporting the charity is also a great feeling.”

“The opportunity to aid with charity events and help make the waters a safer and more fun environment.”

Join our squad, log in to your RLSS UK Account and click on membership

Not claimed your RLSS UK Account yet? Start your membership

Lifeguard Members do not have as part of their benefit package a vote in RLSS UK elections, as decided by the RLSS UK Trustee Board in 2018.

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