Follow the link (external page):
https://form.q2m2.com/dnl-2026-application/
…enter your data and submit the form.
You can expect to hear from DNL shortly after the application deadline.
REQUIREMENTS
Below, you’ll find all the information you need to apply for a position as a surf lifeguard with the North Zealand Lifesaving Service (Den Nordsjællandske Livredningstjeneste, DNL).
Step 1: Carefully read and accept the requirements for becoming a DNL lifeguard listed below.
Step 2: Submit your application using the form at the bottom of this page. You’ll find the application form in the last section, titled “APPLICATION.”
LIFEGUARDS – INSTRUCTION
At the North Zealand Lifesaving Service (Den Nordsjællandske Livredningstjeneste), it is a requirement that each module in the course series is passed in order to be considered for employment.
MODULE 1 – APPLICATION
For the 2025 and 2026 seasons, the duty roster will be filled continuously. Applicants in Quota 1 are prioritized and placed on the schedule first, provided they have passed the ILS practical tests, theory test, and ERC. Quota 2 and 3 will then be assigned to the schedule.
Application deadline: Send the schedule with shift preferences to steffen@ganlose-svom.dk. The form will be sent via email if the application is submitted through the service’s website – dnl.dk.
- Quota 1: by January 1
- Quota 2: by April 1
- Quota 3: by June 8
New applicants will automatically be sorted into Quota 2 or 3 depending on the date of application.
MODULE 2 – TESTS
The North Zealand Lifesaving Service offers a course for new lifeguards. The course is spread over two days:
- Indoor and First Aid: March 8, 2026 (former lifeguards are welcome to register)
- Outdoor tests: June 7, 2026
Additionally, there will be two courses for former lifeguards after the season:
- August 23, 2026
- September 6, 2026
TEST REQUIREMENTS in DNL:
It is no longer possible to participate in the ILS Open Water Lifeguard Test unless the following requirements are met:
- The ILS Open Water Theory Test must be passed, and the diploma must be sent as a PDF via email to asgerhelmig@hotmail.com before the test day.
Theory Test:
The ILS Open Water Lifeguard Theory Test is available at: https://ie.dif.dk/
Create a user account linked to the North Zealand Lifesaving Service (DNL). Contact person: Asger Helmig. In the menu, go to the webshop and select the ILS Open Water Lifeguard Theory Test (the test is free).
- All tests must be completed on the same day.
If you do not participate in DNL’s courses, then send the passed ILS Open Water Lifeguard certificate, theory test certificate, and ERC certificate as PDFs to asgerhelmig@hotmail.com.
ERC or equivalent first aid certificate:
Test participants must hold a first aid certificate equivalent to at least the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) BLS/AED Provider or the Danish First Aid Council (DFR) First Aid for Cardiac Arrest.
- The ERC test or equivalent is part of the outdoor tests for former coastal lifeguards.
Practical Tests – Pool (IW) and Open Water (OW):
https://www.svoem.org/Discipliner/Livredning/Vandsikkerhed/Proever/ILS-Aabent-vand-livredderproeven/
TEST DATES
FIRST AID COURSE FOR NEW COASTAL LIFEGUARDS (ERC)
- March 8, 2026
Only for new KLR
ERC and general first aid course: 12:00 – 16:30
Address: Skovgårdsvej 48, 3400 Helsinge
INDOOR / PRACTICAL TEST – POOL (IW)
- March 8, 2026
With new KLR
ILS indoor practical tests: 17:00
Gribskov Swimming Pool, Skolegade 43
OUTDOOR / PRACTICAL TEST – OPEN WATER (OW)
- June 7, 2026
With new KLR
ILS outdoor practical tests: 11:00
Hornbæk Beach
INDOOR / PRACTICAL TEST – POOL (IW)
- June 7, 2026
For former KLR
ILS indoor practical tests: 15:00
Gribskov Swimming Pool, Skolegade 43
OUTDOOR / PRACTICAL TEST – OPEN WATER (OW)
- August 23, 2026
For former KLR
ILS outdoor practical tests: 11:00
Hornbæk Beach
OUTDOOR / PRACTICAL TEST – OPEN WATER (OW)
- September 6, 2026
For former KLR
ILS outdoor practical tests: 11:00
Hornbæk Beach
Registration: Via the North Coast Lifesaving Service (Facebook event)
MODULE 3 – BEFORE THE FIRST BEACH DAY
Duty Schedule:
It is the coastal lifeguards’ own responsibility to review and accept their duty schedule via the scheduling system Planday.
Clothing and Equipment Distribution:
Clothing can only be picked up on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 7, 2026 for new KLR after OW (former KLR are welcome)
- Saturday, June 28, 2024 from 08:30 to 09:30
Address: Skovgårdsvej 48, 3200 Helsinge