More People, More Active, More Often
More People, More Active, More Often

East Meath Amenity Hub

Beach Lifeguard Training Photo

East Meath Amenity Hub COURSE IS NOW FULL

The aim of the East Meath Amenity Hub is to deliver sport and physical activity opportunities in the Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington & Donacarney areas.

These activities have an emphasis on but are not exclusive to using the beach/sea areas for outdoor activities.

BEACH LIFEGUARD TRAINING 

Are you interested in becoming a beach lifeguard?

Opportunity for contracted work with both Meath Local Sports Partnership & Meath County Council!

Local Sports Partnership work takes place on Bettystown, Laytown and the surrounding beaches.

Meath County Council work is on Bettystown beach. During the summer period June – September the Lifeguards are situated in the very impressive and modern newly built Bettystown Civic centre, with a fully heated lifeguard station with kitchen, changing and shower facilities. More information and photos of the Civic centre are available HERE

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) equips lifeguards with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively and protect the public across various beach environments.

The NVBLQ course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills as well as pool, beach and open water skills.

Applicants must be over 16 years, have a good level of fitness and are competent swimming in the sea.

  • Before the course, candidates must be able to swim at least 200 metres in a pool (of recommended length of 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in 5 minutes or less.

Full course information and requirements are available HERE   

Please read information and requirements in full prior to booking your place.

  • Location: Bettystown Beach & Civic Centre
  • Date: Monday 27th October – Saturday 1st November
  • Time: 09:15am to 5:30pm (10:00 – 6:00pm on Tuesday)
  • Cost: €100 (normally €450)

 

Collage of photos of Bettystown Civic Centre
Collage of photos of Beach Lifeguard work
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