Are you a competent swimmer and want to gain a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification?

If so, Tendring District Council's Clacton Leisure Centre in Vista Road is the place to head for next month.

All those wanting to sign up must be over 16 at the start of the course on June 6. There are then a number of further dates which must be attended to complete the qualification and full details are available from the centre.

Enrolment will be from 9am on Monday May 21 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Those taking part must be able to:

 Jump/dive into deep water (1.8metres)
 Swim 50metres un less than one minute
 Swim 100metres continuously on front and back
 Tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
 Surface dive to the bottom of the pool
 Climb out of the pool unaided without steps/ladders

The cost of the course is £175 for the 11 sessions and £150 for full time students.

Anyone wanting further details should contact the Leisure Centre on 01255 686688 or go in and pick up a leaflet.