Become a water lifeguard and start working at the pool or lake!
Water Lifeguard Course - Professional Training with Permission.
We offer intensive and practical water lifeguard training, in accordance with current regulations. Classes are taught by experienced water rescue instructors, and upon completion of the course you will receive an official certificate for legal employment.
Water rescue training
Why is our water lifeguard course the best choice?
Choosing Allwater lifeguard course, you invest in training,
that combine practice in swimming pools and open water with current knowledge
WOPR. In just a few days you will gain state lifeguard certification,
Valued by bathing establishments, aqua parks and hotels across the country, and to the
you get real support in finding a job after the course.
- 63 h of classes - in accordance with the regulation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration
- Instructors with many years of experience WOPR & KPP
- Exercises on equipment: kayak, dartboard, wheel, board
- Classes in realistic conditions: swimming pool & Solina Lake
- Official examination and immediate issuance of certificate
- Recruitment assistance - job database for graduates
What is the water lifeguard course like?
Duration and organization of training
Full water rescue officer course ongoing 63 teaching hours, which meets the requirements of Ministry of the Interior. You can choose between two modes: weekend i intensive. Each module combines theory and practice, and we arrange the schedule so that you can reconcile the course with work or studies.
Entry requirements for candidates
- Age ≥ 18 years on the day of the exam
- No medical contraindications
- Swim 400m freestyle in less than 8 minutes
- On the first day, we do a swim test and a short strength test to select an individual training pace
Course program - theory and practice
- Legal and organizational basis: Provisions of the Law on Lifeguarding, water law, rules for designating swimming areas, lifeguard safety, ethics of the profession.
- Swimming pool - rescue techniques: Rescue jumps, rescue style with head above water, towing a casualty 150 meters, diving to retrieve objects, dart and wheel maneuvers and much more.
- Open water bodies - water shares: Swimming performance, towing in wave conditions using various methods, swimming up the stern to the berth, maneuvering the boat or kayak, evacuating the injured person to shore.
- Equipment and communications: Operation of the wheel, board, pamel, other rescue equipment and emergency call procedures.
- Sample exam: Full simulation of the theoretical test and all six practical tasks; error analysis and individual feedback before the actual state exam.
Final exam and eligibility
The state exam 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,
respected by swimming, bathing and spa hotels throughout the country.
Certificate, career and opportunities after the course
The certificate is issued immediately after the exam - according to the formula Journal of Laws. 2012 item 747. This allows you to start work the very next day. The course also opens the door to specialization KPP, instructor qualifications and rescue services during mass events. This is the most important document in the water rescue industry.
Training dates and locations
We train on Swimming pool „Aquarius” - Lesko and over
Lake Solina, where students practice in
realistic wave conditions and coastal currents.
The current training is dated August 15, 2025 - August 24, 2025.
and sign-ups are accepted by phone (733 156 130)
or online. It is possible to organize an away course for companies
and educational institutions.
Documents for Water Lifeguard Training
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
Training Schedule
August
15.08.2025 - 24.08.2025
Training Venue
Aquarius swimming pool - Lesko
- Ask about vacancies.
Check out the photos from the recent lifeguard course!
Check out the practical classes - towing, rescue jumps, exercises on Lake Solina.
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Feedback graduates
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FAQ - the most common questions about the water lifeguard course.
What credentials will I receive after passing the water lifeguard course?
After successfully passing the state exam, you will receive the following official water lifeguard certificate
In accordance with the regulation of the Ministry of the Interior of June 21, 2012. This document entitles to independent
Work in a lifeguard position at swimming pools, guarded swimming pools and spa hotels throughout Poland.
How long does the training last?
The program includes at least 63 teaching units implemented in swimming and open water.
We run weekend and intensive modes, so you can easily fit the course in
To your schedule.
How much does a water lifeguard course cost and what does the price include?
The price of the Professional Water Lifeguard Course in Poland is as follows. 1900 zloty. The price includes: theoretical and practical classes in the pool and open water, lifeguard equipment rental, training materials and a state exam.
How long is a lifeguard's water rescue license valid?
Certificate of completion water lifeguard training is unlimited; it does not need to be renewed.
Do I need to have completed the KPP course to work after the lifeguard course?
Yes. In accordance with the law
A water rescuer must have current Qualified First Aid (KPP) certificate..
The document is valid for 3 years and must be renewed regularly if you plan to work professionally continuously.
How do I renew or extend my water lifeguard license?
The lifeguard certificate itself does not expire, but the KPP certificate you need to recertify every 3 years through a „refresher” exam at an accredited center.
What facilities can I work on after the course?
The authorizations allow employment at aqua parks, municipal pools, guarded swimming pools, spa hotels, colony centers and mass waterfront events.
Is a medical certificate or health examination needed?
Current regulations do not require a mandatory medical certificate or sanitary booklet,
to work as a water lifeguard after completing the course.
What equipment does the training provider provide?
The organizer provides a lifebelt, dart reel, board and pamel, as well as a boat/kayak for training, CPR phantoms, and other accessories for water rescue training. Students come only with their own swimsuit, goggles and cap - the rest is included in the course price.
What is the difference between „water lifeguard” and „WOPR lifeguard”?
Water rescuer = a person with state certification and the right to work. WOPR lifeguard = a member of the association who does not have professional credentials. To undertake paid service, a WOPR lifeguard must also complete a water rescue course.
Earn the title of Water Lifeguard!
Do you have questions? Want to learn more about our rescue courses and training? Contact us and our team will be happy to provide you with all the information you need and help you enroll in a course.
