My RLSS UK

Welcome to My RLSS UK, an online area dedicated to providing our qualification holders, members, stakeholders, and supporters with easy access to the latest industry safety guidance, policies, resources, and opportunities. As well as providing specialist information, the area signposts you to relevant services and features within your RLSS UK Account. 

Every individual, organisation, club, branch, and group in our community is invaluable to us, and we endeavour to provide solutions and added value wherever possible in the hope that you will become a lifelong ambassador of the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). Together, we can work towards the Charity's mission to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and Ireland. By sharing our combined expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, we can provide everyone with the potential to save lives and enjoy water safely. 

We hope you find the area useful, if you require further support please call 0300 323 0096 or email [email protected]. 

04/12/2024

Instructor Upskill now available in your RLSS UK account 

Launching in spring 2025, the Rookie Lifeguard Beach Programme is a new set of awards designed for lifesaving, lifeguarding and surf clubs and leisure centres based near the beach. 

The Rookie Lifeguard Beach Programme will teach many of the same skills our real Beach Lifeguards learn when they take their NVBLQ and begin their professional careers saving lives at the beach! 

The lessons are packed full of fun and games to help Rookies learn lifesaving and water safety skills. They’ll also get to practice with real lifeguard equipment, such as rescue tubes and rescue boards to hone their skills. 


Who can deliver the Rookie Lifeguard Beach Programme? 

The upskill endorsement is available now for Rookie Instructors who hold the following qualifications and a current RLSS UK membership. 

  • A current NVBLQ, NWSMP Coastal Waterways award, an NVBLQ TA Specialism, or an NWSMP TA Specialism

The endorsement costs just £10 to complete and can be found within the Awards & Training tab in your RLSS UK Account if you hold a current RLSS UK Membership (Lifesaver or higher). Once you have selected the Awards & Training tab, you can choose a filter to view endorsements. If the endorsement isn’t appearing, we recommend checking your membership status. 


What happens after I complete my Upskill? 

Upon successful completion of the upskill, access will be granted to a digital copy of the Rookie Beach Programme Instructor Manual, which won’t be available to purchase from the RLSS UK Shop until 2025. We hope that this gives instructors a head-start in planning their summer Rookie programme. 

The Rookie Lifeguard Beach Programme will be officially launched to the public in spring 2025. 

If you have any questions or require assistance, contact us at 0300 323 0096 or [email protected].