Greenwoods Aquatics can also provide a lifeguard training program with culminates in accreditation with the National Pool Lifeguard Award which is the minimum requirement for pool lifeguards in NZ.

The prerequisite for the course is a comprehensive first aid course including national standards 6801 & 6802.

A good level of swimming ability is also required, testing includes swimming up to 200m, at least 50m in lifeguard uniform. Treading water for 5 minutes, recovering a submerged object, towing a patient 25m and demonstrating various rescue techniques.

Trainees are expected to explain rationale for responses to various situations and complete a written and practical test.

While the lifeguards main role is to prevent incidents occurring they are also expected to provide a high standard of customer service and be able to answer a range of inquiries.

Cleaning and maintenance tasks are also part of many lifeguard job descriptions.

To learn more contact any of our branches.

Mt Eden          (09) 6301123

Kelston            (09) 8279635

New Windsor  (09) 6273026