The International Student Association is running a lifeguard training course for International students in Rīga from 9 November to 7 December, a recurring event that will be held every Friday from 18:45–20:30 at the Latvian Army Indoor Pool, Krustabaznīcas iela 9, Rīga.

Make a difference and become a lifeguard! If you are already a lifeguard, then stay fit and practice with us!

Together with the Latvian lifeguards, learn and practice all the lifeguarding techniques in the water including:how to get a patient out of the water, discussing the risks in and near the water and how to prevent ourselves and others from life-threatening situations!

Requirements: Be a safe swimmer

What to bring: Swimming clothes

Cost: The entrance fee for the pool, which will be around 5 € each.

Where: Meet at the pool entrance, which is the Latvian Army Indoor Pool opposite the Alfa shopping centre.

Taught by: The course will be conducted by Sarah Liebner, an experienced lifeguard-instructor for the German Lifesaving Institution (DLRG).

We highly advise you to join us on a regular basis, to maintain your skills and stay up-to-date.

German-speaking students can complete the course by taking the DLRG lifeguard-certificate. So far, the theoretical test is only available in German. 

Sign up for the Lifeguard Training Course here and if you have further questions please feel free to contact RSU ISA: rsu[pnkts]international[pnkts]studentsgmail[pnkts]com