Become a Rookie Lifesaver in Billericay, Essex

A Rewarding & Essential Life Skill

Becoming a rookie lifesaver is an incredibly rewarding experience, offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. At Elites Swimming, we offer specialist Rookie lifesaving lessons in Billericay, designed to equip children with valuable lifesaving skills that can be used at any age.

What is Rookie Lifesaving?

Our Rookie lifesaving programme involves fun and engaging lessons that teach essential survival, rescue, and sports skills. Children will learn how to respond effectively in potentially life-threatening situations, gaining confidence and competence in the water.

The programme follows a structured approach, starting with Stage 1 of the Bronze Award and progressing to Stage 3 of the Gold Award. It caters to all ability levels, from beginners to more experienced swimmers, ensuring every child can participate and succeed.

Experienced & Dedicated Swim Tutors

Our junior lifesaving course at our location in Billericay not only fulfils the Key Stage 2 water safety elements of the National Curriculum but also goes beyond, teaching skills that are valuable for life. Our RLSS UK-approved instructors provide expert guidance and support throughout the programme.

Official Certifications

Each programme stage is divided into three levels, lasting approximately eight to ten weeks. Upon completion of each stage, our Rookies will receive a certificate, badge, and sticker to track their progress in their own Progress Book.

Billericay Rookie Lifesaving Course

By the end of the course, participants will have gained a wide range of essential skills, including:

  • Coiling and throwing a rope, performing lifesaving tows, and executing various swimming strokes for rescue purposes.

  • Swimming 400m continuously in clothing and treading water while removing clothing.

  •  Climbing out of deep water unaided, demonstrating safe entry techniques, and performing a Reverse and Standoff rescue.

  • Rescuing an unconscious casualty, providing supported rescue breathing, and treating for shock.

  • Using hand signals to communicate effectively in emergency situations.


Enrol Today

Our Rookie lifesaving course in Billericay, Essex, is a fantastic stepping stone towards becoming an official lifeguard later in life and gaining confidence in the water. Join Elites Swimming's Rookie lifesaving programme and empower your child with lifesaving skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. Our exciting programme will not only make them safer in the water but also instil valuable confidence and a sense of responsibility.