Enroll in lifeguard courses and open your way to a lifeguard job - at the pool, beach or lake!
Water Rescue Courses - Professional Training with MSWiA Authorization.
Our water rescue courses are an intensive, 100 % practical program, conducted in accordance with the current guidelines of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration. Classes are conducted exclusively by experienced instructor-rescuers, and after passing the exam you receive an official certificate that entitles you to legally work at a pool, beach or any body of water.
Water rescue training and courses - comprehensive preparation for lifeguard work
Why are our water rescue courses the best choice?
Deciding on water rescue courses At Allwater, you choose a program that combines intensive pool and open-water training with the most up-to-date standards of the WOPR and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration. In just a few days, you'll earn your state lifeguard credentials, valued by swimming pools, aquaparks and hotels throughout Poland. In addition, we guarantee real support in finding a job - we suggest where they recruit, and recommend our graduates to proven employers.
- 63 hours of classes - program developed in full compliance with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration Ordinance
- Practitioner instructors with years of experience in Water Rescue
- Training on rescue equipment: kayak, rescue dart, wheel, board, eel-type belt„
- Realistic training conditions: modern sports pool + Solina Lake
- Official state exam and immediate issuance of a certificate authorizing work
- Recruitment support - dedicated database of offers for graduates and assistance with initial recruitment
What are water rescue courses like?
Duration and schedule of water rescue courses
Our water rescue courses last 63 didactic hours, which fully meets the requirements of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There are two formulas to choose from: weekend or intensive. Each module water rescue courses It combines theory with practical exercises, and the schedule is arranged flexibly so as to water rescue courses could be reconciled with work or study.
Prerequisites for water rescue courses
To proceed with water rescue courses, the candidate must meet the following conditions:
- Completed 18 years of age on the day of the exam
- No medical contraindications
- Swim 400m freestyle in under 10 minutes
- On the first day water rescue courses We conduct a swim test to adjust individual training pace
Program of our lifeguard courses - theory and practice
- Rules and regulations: discussion of the Law on Safety of Persons in Water Areas, Regulation of the Ministry of the Interior, ways of marking and securing water areas, the minimum number of lifeguards, and qualifications useful in lifeguarding.
- Pool training: as part of the water rescue courses, we implement rescue jumps, rescue style with the head above water, towing the injured person at a distance of 150 m - all ways, diving to extract objects, and exercises with a dartboard, rescue wheel and other rescue equipment.
- Open water exercises: In water rescue courses, we practice endurance swimming, towing in wave conditions using various techniques, swimming up the stern to the berth, maneuvering the boat and evacuating the injured person to shore.
- Operation of communications equipment and procedures: The training includes the operation of a lifebelt, plank, pamel and other rescue equipment, as well as practice in calling emergency services in accordance with current procedures.
- Sample exam: simulation of a full theoretical test and six practical tasks, with analysis of performance and individual feedback before the actual state exam.
Final exam and certification after our courses
The state exam to become a water lifeguard consists of. 30 question test and
6 practical tasks:
- 400 m freestyle ≤ 8 min.
- 25 m underwater with extraction of 2 objects.
- 50 m rescue style ≤ 55 s (head above the surface).
- Towing a drowning person 150 m - without a break.
- Rescue boat or kayak 75 m × 2 - time ≤ 2 min 40 s.
- Simulated rescue + CPR & position for KPP.
Passed exam = official water lifeguard certification,
the only ones that promote us to work in swimming pools, bathing beaches and hotels all over the country and the world!
Certificate , your future and opportunities after water rescue courses
The official Certificate is issued immediately after the exam - according to the model
Journal of Laws. 2012 item 747. This allows you to start work even the next day. Water rescue courses also open the door to specialization
KPP, additional qualifications
and emergency services during events. It is the only and most important „paper” in the water rescue industry.
Dates and location of water rescue training courses
Our water rescue courses are conducted at the „Aquarius” swimming pool in Lesko and at Lake Solina, where participants practice in authentic conditions of waves and coastal currents. Upcoming edition water rescue courses will be held on August 15-24, 2025. Enrollment at water rescue courses we accept by phone at 733 156 130 Or via an online form. For companies and educational institutions, we also offer the possibility of organizing offsite water rescue courses.
Needed Documents for Water Rescue Courses.
Ministry of the Interior Regulation of 21 VI 2012. - training in water rescue
Regulation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration of 23 September 2021. - Qualifications useful in water rescue
Regulation of the Ministry of the Interior of 6 III 2012. - method of marking and securing water areas
Ministry of the Interior Regulation of 27 II 2012. - Equipment of water areas with rescue equipment
Regulation of the Ministry of the Interior of 23 I 2012. - minimum number of water rescuers
ACT of August 18, 2011.
On the safety of people in water areas
Rescue equipment
- Kayak
- Rescue Circle
- Rescue Dart
- Pamelka
Schedule of Courses
August
15.08.2025 - 24.08.2025
Place of Courses
Aquarius swimming pool - Lesko
- Ask about vacancies.
See photos of recent water rescue courses!
Check out the practical classes - rescue jumps, towing at 150m.practice on the swimming pool and Lake Solina.
Video from Water Rescue Courses
Check out the latest video of water rescue courses.
Feedback new lifeguards
Find out the real opinions of participants in our water rescue courses - find out what they value most: High-quality instructors, Realistic field exercises, Intimate, friendly atmosphere during training.
Thanks to them, our water rescue courses gain excellent recommendations and top ratings among graduates.
FAQ - the most common questions about water rescue courses.
What credentials will I get after completing water rescue courses?
After passing the state exam, you will receive an official certificate of a lifeguard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, entitling you to independent paid work at swimming pools, bathing beaches and spa hotels throughout Poland.
How long do water rescue courses take?
The entire cycle is 63 teaching hours - delivered in one intensive week or as weekend classes.
What does the price of water rescue courses include?
The price of the Professional Water Lifeguard Course in Poland is as follows. 1900 zloty. The fee includes e-learning materials, access to the „Aquarius” swimming pool and Lake Solina, professional lifeguard equipment (kayaks, darts, wheels, boards, vests), instruction by lifeguard instructors and paramedics, and the MSWiA state exam.
How often should a lifeguard's water rescue license be renewed?
The certificate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is unlimited, but the KPP certificate must be renewed every 3 years. To stay in shape and keep your knowledge up to date, we recommend that you swim regularly and refresh your knowledge.
Do our rescue courses include KPP?
No - the KPP module (10 h) is a separate part of the training. After passing it, you receive a separate KPP certificate, required by many employers of bathing and swimming pools. We maintain enrollment, also for the KPP course.
What are the prerequisites for enrolling in water rescue courses?
The participant must be 18 years of age on the day of the exam, be able to swim 400m freestyle in no more than 10 minutes, and have basic physical mobility.
What is the state exam for water rescue courses?
The exam consists of a theoretical test and six practical tasks including rescue jumping, towing a casualty, operating rescue equipment and simulated rescue operations. After passing the exam, we issue the certificate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the spot.
Is a medical certificate or health examination required?
In accordance with current regulations, participants water rescue courses They do not need to have a medical certificate or a sanitary book to work as a water lifeguard after completing training.
How to sign up for water rescue courses?
Registration takes place online at the water rescue courses page or by phone at 733 156 130. Seating is limited to 12 participants per edition - early booking is encouraged.
„water lifeguard” versus „WOPR lifeguard.”
A water rescuer is a person who has completed water rescue courses in accordance with the Decree of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration and on the basis of the state certificate obtains the right to independent paid lifeguard service. A WOPR lifeguard, on the other hand, is a member of the association, but does not have formal professional credentials - in order to work as a lifeguard, he must also complete a water rescue courses.
Sign up for water rescue courses!
Have questions about water rescue courses? Would you like to learn more about the program details, available dates or recruitment support? Contact us - our Allwater advisors will be happy to provide you with all the information you need and help you book a place at the next edition.
