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To qualify as a lifeguard Juniors need to pass the Junior Lifeguard Award (JLA) and Seniors need to pass the Lifeguard Award (LA). Life Saving South Africa assess candidates for the awards in line with the requirements of the International Lifesaving Federation rules.

Junior Lifeguard Award (14-16 years)
The Junior Lifeguard Award enables candidates to perform full lifeguard duties under supervision, while the Junior Qualifying Certificate (JQC) will enable qualified candidates to perform first aid and lifeguard duties, but not water rescues. With a JQC you will also not be able to compete.

JLA requirements:

  • Must be at least 14 years old on the day of the examination
  • Lifeguard must be able to complete a 400m pool swim in under 8 minutes and Junior Lifeguard in under 9 minutes
  • Lifeguards must complete one lap under water and Junior Lifeguards half a lap underwater
  • Need to be able to do a malibu rescue
  • Need to be ble to do a torpedo rescue

LA requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old on the day of examination
  • Must be able to complete a 400m pool swim in under 8 minutes
  • Need to be able to do a malibu rescue
  • Need to be ble to do a torpedo rescue

Lifeguard Award (16 years and older)

The Lifeguard Award (LA) means that you are a qualified Lifeguard in South Africa. Candidates must be 16 years old on day of examination. You will be eligible for lifesaving competitions and will be eligible for duties. Your qualification is internationally recognized, and you will be able to get a job in season as a professional lifeguard with this certificate. Some of our Lifeguard’s earn around R 10,000 per month as lifeguards on Llandudno beach.

LA requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old on the day of examination
  • Must be able to complete a 400m pool swim in under 8 minutes
  • Need to be able to do a malibu rescue
  • Need to be ble to do a torpedo rescue

If you are passionate about lifesaving and interested in rising to the challenge of becoming a lifeguard please contact Brooke Irving  for more information on how to join.

For further information on the JLA, LA or QC training courses (including fees and dates) please contact Brooke Irving.