RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers in the Formby area
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is seeking budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the North West’s most popular beaches.
The RNLI are recruiting beach lifesavers ahead of the 2025 season. Recruitment for this season’s lifeguard team has started nationally in preparation for providing local authorities and landowners with the service they request to keep beachgoers safe this summer. Recruitment is still open for positions in Sefton.
The charity’s lifeguards not only rescue those in difficulty in the water, they also provide vital beach first-aid and safety advice to ensure visitors can return home safely. In 2023, RNLI lifeguards in the North West provided patrols and responded to more than 177 incidents, helping more than 1,775 people in need, saving 1 life.
Last summer, lifeguards rescued stricken swimmers from powerful rip currents, saved children being blown offshore in inflatables, came to the aid of paddleboarders and gave lifesaving CPR on beaches among the thousands of incidents they attended.
Successful applicants will receive world-class lifesaving training, enjoy good rates of pay, the possibility of flexible working patterns and develop valuable skills for a future career.
Andy Jordan Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for Sefton said:
‘Being a beach lifeguard is great. Although the job can be very challenging at times, you get the chance to work alongside some incredible people, receive great training, be outdoors and most importantly, make a real difference to people’s lives.
‘We’re holding an NVBLQ course from 14-18 April at Formby RNLI Support Centre. This course is a requirement for becoming a RNLI lifeguard. The course covers beach and swimming pool competencies and thorough first aid training. The cost of the course is £150.
‘For more information about the NVBLQ course, and the RNLI application process, please contact sefton-sc@rnli.org.uk’
Lee Fisher, Lifeguard Experience Manager said:
‘Beach lifeguarding is a great opportunity and a very rewarding role that changes lives – including your own – all whilst enjoying the beach as your office.
‘Our lifeguards range from teenagers all the way up to lifesavers in their 70s, as long as you meet the fitness requirements and you are over 16 years old, there could be a role for you.
‘The job also has great paths for progression - we have lifeguards who have been working for the RNLI for years, both on the beach and as part of our support teams, and the skills you gain can make an ideal first step towards many careers. It’s a great opportunity whether you want a rewarding summer job or to pursue a career in lifesaving.’
To find lifeguard vacancies in your area visit: Find a job (rnli.org)
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