Lisa Phillips's Page

"I am in Charlottesville, VA and have about 30 years experience.  Here are my certs: Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (American Red Cross) CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Instructor Trainer (American Red Cross) Standard First Aid…"

"Currently located in the Bay Area, I started lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons in 1994 and have been in and out of the aquatics profession.  Collectively, I have 7 years of mid-administrator supervisory experience in the industry.…"

"Experience: I am the Aquatics Training Program Coordinator for a 4-season ski and waterpark resort.  I have held my current position for 5 years.  I have been a certified lifeguard for over 12 years.  I have been an LGI and WSI for…"

"Northern California ARC LG/FA/CPR/AED/O2 ARC Instructor: CPR/AED, O2, Title 22 First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen ARC LG Instructor Trainer NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator American Swim Coaches Association Level II Swimming & Water Polo NAUI Advanced…"

"I'm in Oregon and am the top (and only) administrator at my facility. 5 Years Experience as a Mid Level Supervisor at 2 facilities 2 Years Experience as the top facility administrator 3 Years Competitive Swim Coaching Experience (both USA…"

"We are located here in Iowa and at our facility we have 3 Aquatics Managers. I am the youngest manager and 1 of the Assistant Aquatics Directors. My certifications are as follows: LG-    10 years LGI-   1 year WSI-  9 years WSIT-…"

"I believe aquatic supervisors should be certified in Miracle Swimming. It's the way leaders can understand the needs of the swimming students and patrons (and potential pool patrons) who are afraid in water (about half of them) or who become…"

"Currently live in northeast Mississippi. Learned to swim at age 3. Competitive swimmer starting at age 8. First LG course at age 16. ARC Lifeguard Instructor in 1996 ARC Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and Water Safety Instructor Trainer 2008 American…"

"Lisa,   I totally agree.  I also require that my Part-Time Aquatic Managers have their WSI and LGI.  I teach risk management courses and the one thing I say is who is training your staff?  Our Aquatic Managers help with…"

"Thanks everyone for your help. We are still working on educating administrators of the importance of experience and certifications to oversee aquatics programming. This is a concern that I believe we…"

"I am the Aquatics Coordinator for the City of Twinsburg.  I have 7 yrs expierience.  I am a Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT), and am a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA). "

"I might try just listing their name, certifications and expiration dates if the cards do get discontinued, with a line that reads to view actual certifications ask Pool Manager, then keep a binder handy for requests. I could at least try it and see…"

"Thanks, Cliff, we thought of the same thing. Card size would still be nicer. We have approximately 60 certified staff, so the smaller size in one display case is more feasible, especially when you consider the number of cards per individual between…"

"I like the ability to print he certificates, I also use the same strategy as Cliff, I email them to the students for their own use. I do hope that they reconsider the ability to get the cards, though. In Michigan we are required to post the…"

"I am in north of California; Experience: Over 25 years in aquatics: Water polo player & coach, Open water & ocean lifeguard, swim coach, 9 years of Aquatics Director Trainning: Open water lifeguard, pool lifeguard, first aid, title 22, AED,…"

"I am an aquatic supervisor in Southern Maryland with about seven years' experience.  In addition to ARC Lifeguard certification, I am a state-certified pool and spa operator, ARC Lifeguard Instructor, and ARC Water Safety Instructor."