Our Lifeguard Courses are designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to save lives
Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, our comprehensive training programs ensure that each participant is prepared to handle any aquatic emergency.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical hands-on experience, our highly qualified instructors cover a range of essential topics, including water rescue techniques, first aid, CPR, and AED usage.
We provide a supportive and interactive learning environment where students can gain confidence in their abilities and develop the necessary teamwork and communication skills required in critical situations.
With an emphasis on safety, professionalism, and preparedness, our lifeguard courses are second to none. Join us today and become a certified lifeguard capable of making a difference in the lives of those in need.
The NPLQ is the National and Internationally recognised qualification required for you to work as a lifeguard at a swimming pool.
The NVBLQ is the National and Internationally recognised qualification required for you to work as a beach Lifeguard.
Lifeguard Trainer Assessors are responsible for the delivery of a lifeguard qualification - choose from pool or beach or open water specialists.
Who We Are:
Atlantic Coast Lifeguard are Ireland's leading lifeguard training course provider.
We offer courses nationwide in Beach, Open water and Pool lifeguard.
We train and assess to the highest standards to ensure you get the best qualification possible.
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Atlantic Coast Lifeguards was established in 2008 as the first professional Lifeguard training school in Ireland.
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I have worked in leisure and adventure centres all my life and love the lifestyle and the people who work in this industry. We strive to be the best that we can be .
Along with Atlantic Coast Lifeguards, Irelands largest lifeguard training school, we operate a number of water-sport centres dotted along the coast. Summersup.ie & Corkcitysup.ie
Make sure to go check them out this summer!
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I have numerous water-sport and leisure qualifications from teaching surfing to teaching lifeguards to teaching powerboat courses. And dozens in between.
however for lifeguard courses i hold the highest qualifications available in each discipline….The RLSS National Trainer.
With this qualification, not only can I teach our mainstream lifeguard courses and industry courses, I can also teach the trainer courses.
Lifeguard Course Locations Ireland
Pool lifeguard courses that take place every 4-5 weeks intensively at these locations:
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Kingfisher Leisure centre, Galway
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District Leisure centre, Tivoli, Cork
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(DCU) Dublin City University sports complex, Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin
Beach lifeguard courses takes place in Sept/Oct/Nov. We encourage you to book onto these dates as the water and air temperatures are at their warmest. However we also have courses in March/April.
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Bundoran, Co. Donegal -
We strongly recommend the beach lifeguard courses based in Bundoran, Donegal as these provide the best surf conditions.
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Kinsale, Cork
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Sutton Beach, Howth, Dublin