SPLASH Program (BNSSA)
What is Splash ?
Splash is a full-time (35 hours a week), paid training program designed to train participants to become bathing supervisors and lifeguards, through training for the BSB (Brevet de Surveillant de Baignade), the PSE1 (Premiers Secours en Equipe niveau 1) and the BNSSA (Brevet National de Sécurité et de Sauvetage Aquatique). The training is paid for by Afdas and remunerated by France Travail.
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Here are the steps for joining the Splash program : 1. Fill in the program registration form and validate the pre-requisites 2. Following a call, Kabubu will invite you to a test session in swimming and French to validate your skills. 3. An interview will be held to find out about your motivation, experience and needs. 4. If all these steps are successful, your application will be validated and you will be able to take part in the program. Applications open from 1 September to 11 December 2023.
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Why Splash ?
Because it helps refugees, new arrivals and French people who are far from employment to integrate socially and professionally and meets two objectives. It aims to open up employment opportunities at the end of the training by meeting an identified labour market need and creating vocations for the occupations included in the map of jobs mobilised by Paris 2024. The Paris 2024 Games are expected to require a total of 150,000 jobs. There is a real shortage of jobs in sport and entertainment, particularly in aquatics and swimming, and access to qualifications needs to be extended to a very broad public, well beyond those who are initiated into these activities. In fact, swimming is the third most popular sporting activity practised on a weekly basis in the Ile-de-France region and, according to the regulations, requires qualified professionals to provide both pool supervision and aquatic activities.
Who can apply ?
Age
+18 years
status
- Statutory refugee - Newcomers - Local people far from employment
Level of French
A2
situation
Be a jobseeker and registered with Pôle Emploi
place of residence
Paris or île de france
Our training is 100% inclusive
Our training courses are 100% inclusive. If you have a disability, you may need specific and adapted support. To discuss your participation in our training courses and meet your specific needs, please contact our disability advisor Zoé Faes at [email protected] or by filling in our registration form at the bottom of the page.
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING
Theoretical training leading to the Lifeguard certificate (BSB) and the National water safety and rescue certificate (BNSSA), which includes : - 280 hours of theory and practical training in an aquatic environment - 28 hours of immersion training in a professional sports facility
LINGUISTIC SUPPORT
Support in French with 140 hours of professional French lessons, including preparation for the final BNSSA certification exam.
SOCIO-PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT MADE TO MEASURE
- Over 60 hours of professional development workshops: skills assessment, public speaking, finding a work placement, etc. - Personal support for participants to help them realise their career plans - The organisation of events aimed at promoting inclusion and creating social links, as well as putting people in touch with professionals in the sports sector and the lifeguard profession.
What is the content of the program ?
What are the career prospects for this course ?
Holders of the National water safety and rescue certificate (BNSSA) are qualified to work as aquatic lifeguards. Positions available include • Supervisor of public or private swimming pools and beaches • Assistant lifeguard • Assistant lifeguard to a swimming instructor • Further training to obtain the BPEJPS AAN (Aquatic and Swimming Activities) to become a lifeguard.
training sessions held since its creation
learners since the program's creation
average satisfaction (out of 5)
program success rate
certification rates (BNSSA and BSB)
positive exits (employment or vocational training +3 months)
Updated data : 04/2025
Program partners and their role
Kabubu, UCPA Formation and Ecole Thot are the 3 partners in the program. The roles of the 3 training organisations are as follows : • Kabubu is in charge of managing the program, providing socio-professional support and organising professional development workshops. • UCPA Formation is in charge of training for the BNSSA, the PSE1, the physical preparation of participants and the course. • Ecole Thot is in charge of the French language courses on specific objectives linked to the BNSSA.
Operational partners
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information and complaints
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