Ongoing training and live drills are essential to having an effective, rescue-ready aquatics staff. It is especially important that these trainings are realistic, as lifeguards need to know what to expect—and how they might feel—if an aquatic event were to happen. Through hands-on exercises with real human bodies, guards are less likely to hesitate when an emergency occurs. We have compiled tips and tricks that will help your lifeguard training be more realistic. 

Youth-serving organizations utilize buses for many different purposes. Bus seats cause staff visibility to be obstructed and create privacy for youth. Therefore, it is critical that your staff are prepared to supervise and engage with youth during transportation. We have prepared guidance for your staff to consider from the time youth board the bus, to the time they exit. 

Mental, Emotional Social Wellness for Staff & Youth
On our latest Staffing, Safety, Society podcast episodes, Paige and Kevin discuss the role youth-serving organizations serve in providing social-emotional resources for staff and youth. We encourage you to listen to these episodes wherever you stream your podcasts. 

Preventing Frozen Pipes
With the recent winter storms, many parts of our country experienced frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can be damaging not only to your property, but also have the potential to close down programs. We encourage you to view our guidance on steps you can take to prevent the cold weather from freezing your pipes.