Get to know the team of dedicated lifesavers working to keep you and your loved ones safe at the seaside this summer. From all kinds of backgrounds and abilities, they could be patrolling beaches near you.
Meet the lifeguards
Become an RNLI beach lifeguard
Love the outdoors? Want to learn new skills? And make a lifesaving difference? Join the team keeping people safe on the beach by becoming an RNLI lifeguard.
Being an RNLI lifeguard is a job like no other. Working outdoors, receiving world-class training, and helping to save lives at sea. There are few roles out there that offer so much to you beyond the pay.
Explore more about being a lifeguard using the links below:
Requirements
Training
Benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Find out the fitness requirements and what qualifications you need to have to become an RNLI lifeguard.
Training
When you become an RNLI beach lifeguard, you'll start one of the best training programmes around to get you ready for the beach. You'll learn valuable skills that you can take with you to future careers.
I've been a lifeguard for over 7 years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I'd do it all over again - hopefully for 7 more years
The work
When you're an RNLI lifeguard, no two days are the same. Find out more about the type of challenges you'll be facing when you patrol the beach.
The benefits
From spending your days outdoors to learning skills for life, find out more about being a lifeguard and the many benefits that come with it.
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Put your skills to good use and make a lifesaving difference. Learn more about the benefits of working at the RNLI and how you can apply for a job.
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As a lifesaving charity and a community-based organisation, we believe in prioritising people’s safety and welfare.
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Whoever we are and wherever we’re from, we stand together as one crew.
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