Dorset Lifesaving Centre
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Richard Lloyd
Course Director
Richard Lloyd
Course Director
I am fanatical about First Aid and Water Safety, I've been delivering First Aid & Lifeguard courses around the UK for some time, however I took the plunge in 2020 to create Dorset Lifesaving Centre. Within weeks we were inundated with bookings and have trained over 150 lifeguards and first aiders within the first 12 months.
I took a step towards wild swim guiding and coaching when people began asking for advice on taking to the water in Rivers, Lakes and the Sea. This gave me a great opportunity to educate people on the dangers, their phobias and how to stay safe.
We also hire freelance trainers to meet demand, following a supervised induction period.
Sports Science BSc (Hons) | STA Open Water Swim Coach | RLSS First Aid Mentor Trainer Assessor | RLSS Mentor Lifeguard Trainer Assessor | Pool Plant Operator Tutor | Surf Lifeguard | Rookie Lifeguard Instructor | DBS Update Service
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Have just finished my RLSS pool lifeguarding ticket with Rich, have spend many years as an RNLI beach Lifeguard and have just taken to pool. Was a great course professionally run by rich over 5 days, he has lots of Knowledge that he brought to the course as well as experience. Would highly recommended Rich to all looking to take an Rlss course or other training, as he has qualifications than i knew existed! With the hands on experience to back it all up! Thankyou for a great week Rich hope to be back soon for another course
Michael Sayle - Dorset Adventure Park
Michael Sayle - Dorset Adventure Park
The Dorset Lifesaving Centre hosted me on the Open Water Lifesaving course 11-13 December. The course was delivered by Rich Lloyd and everything from the pre-reading, zoom classroom, testing, first aid and open water rescues was conducted in a friendly and professional manner. Everything ran to time and the course members were well prepared for the test.
I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain a new life skill and looking to work in water parks etc.
On a final note I’m now a convert to all year round open water swimming!
Wayne Parrott - Google Review
Wayne Parrott - Google Review
A great course, delivered at a pace and tempo that allowed we to learn and confirm what I should be doing in first aid situation.
Mel Wycherley - Land & Wave Ltd.
Mel Wycherley - Land & Wave Ltd.
Had an excellent and informative day with Richard. Massive range of knowledge and experience. Great balance of learning, humour and shared experience. Would highly recommend and will be returning to learn more!
Ella Chloe - The Dip Advisor
Ella Chloe - The Dip Advisor