• Advanced open water rescue skills and techniques

• First aid training, including CPR and use of a defibrillator

• Working towards the SLSGB Surf Lifeguard award (from age 16) — the main professional-standard patrol qualification, covering rescue skills, surveillance, risk management and advanced first aid.

• Related qualifications available through the club: NVBLQ, support-level awards such as SLSGB Lifeguard Support, Tube Rescuer and Rescue Board Competency

• Fitness training, including open water swimming, circuit training and endurance work.

• Involvement in lifesaving sport, inter-club competitions, and the club's summer surf lifesaving demonstrations

The Surf Lifeguard award is the gold standard in UK surf lifesaving. 

• It meets the pre-requisite for becoming a professional lifeguard (RNLI, Council).

• The syllabus encompasses the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ), recognised by the ILS.

• Extended first aid units on spinal extraction and supplementary oxygen are included

Minimum requirements:

• age 16 and over

• 400m pool swim in 07:30

Senior training is every Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30 and Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:00. We have changing rooms in the club but they get crowded quickly so either arrive early or arrive in wetsuits ready to go!

You should bring:

• Swimming costume/trunks

• Wetsuit (boots, gloves and hood recommended when cold)

• Towel

• Sun cream 

• Warm layer for after the session

Contact the Senior/Master Training Officer Matt Wyon Brown at: seniors@dwlsc.co.uk to register your interest.

We offer free taster sessions; you MUST complete a taster session membership with SLSGB on JustGo BEFORE attending your session.

After that you must pay personal membership with SLSGB and DWLSC before you can begin training. 

SLSGB membership is a one-off payment of £36 a year

DWLSC membership is £8 a month taken on the first of the month by direct debit via GoCardless.