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The RLSS National Pool Supervisor Qualification is a professional award designed for those responsible for supervising swimming pools and managing safe aquatic environments. It provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to oversee pool operations, implement safety procedures, respond to incidents, and support lifeguard teams effectively. This qualification strengthens leadership ability, risk awareness, and operational confidence, making it ideal for those progressing into supervisory or management roles within the leisure industry.
📍 Courses Available
Courses are delivered online nationwide across Ireland, allowing candidates to complete training flexibly from any location. For organisations or facilities, private onsite courses can also be arranged, providing tailored training for teams focused on supervision principles, emergency response, pool safety systems, and incident management. This qualification is suited to duty managers, senior lifeguards, pool supervisors, and anyone responsible for maintaining safe poolside operations in line with industry standards.
Pool Supervisor Qualification in Ireland
Dublin & Nationwide Ireland
What is the National Pool Supervisor Qualification?
What is the National Pool Supervisor Qualification?
The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) is a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards and managing essential health and safety within a leisure centre or swimming pool environment.
- Enhances your knowledge of why Risk Assessments, PSOP’s and Safe Systems of Work are in place to ensure a safe work environment, for both staff and customers.
- Gives you a basic understanding of the laws and industry guidelines that you and your team need to comply with.
- Helps you understand how to manage your team and provide feedback.
- An ideal course for newly appointed Leisure Supervisors or Duty Managers.
The NPSQ is suitable for Lifeguards wishing to progress in their career or for employers wanting to upskill their employees to manage lifeguards, team members and essential health and safety.
Courses can be designed to be bespoke for employers, making the course specific to an organisation detailing procedures and policies.
Pre-Requisites
Pre-Requisites
This qualification is aimed at candidates aged 18+ who have a specific responsibility (paid or unpaid/voluntary) for managing and supervising a swimming pool environment.
Delivery Method
Delivery Method
NPSQ is delivered using workshops, hazard perception videos, scenario-based discussions and case studies. Candidates use workbooks, containing key syllabus information, to complete tasks, activities and make notes/actions to help once they return to the workplace.
Course Cost / Bookings
Course Cost / Bookings
To enquire about the course cost and how to book, please email us at info@swim21training.com. Delivery of our courses can be a combination of online / in person. We can bring a trainer to you and deliver our courses at your facility.
What is the National Pool Supervisor Qualification?
The National Pool Supervisor Qualification is a professional course designed for people responsible for supervising swimming pools and maintaining safe aquatic environments. It teaches operational supervision, safety procedures, incident response, and team management skills.
How long is the course?
The qualification is typically delivered over two days and focuses on supervision skills, health and safety management, and team leadership. This course is run online and we deliver 2 a year.
Who is this course suitable for?
It is ideal for duty managers, senior lifeguards, pool supervisors, and anyone responsible for overseeing pool safety or managing lifeguard teams.
Is this qualification good for career progression?
Yes. It is designed to strengthen leadership skills, risk awareness, and operational confidence, making it suitable for those progressing into supervisory or management roles.
More Information on this Qualification
Check out the RLSS website by clicking on learn more.