Gurnee Park District lifeguards earn safety excellence award
Submitted by the Gurnee Park District
The Gurnee Park District Lifeguards have received the Ellis & Associates "Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award" for 2016 pursuant to consistently exceeding industry standards in risk management and epitomizing aquatic safety criteria for aquatic safety certification.
Ellis & Associates is an International Lifeguard Training Organization that provides training, resources and auditing services for swimming facilities around the world. As part of the E&A Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Program, five unannounced audits are given to each client facility throughout the year to evaluate the effectiveness of training, supervision and record-keeping as part of the audit process.
This achievement represents the highest accomplishment an organization can receive from E&A. Only 10 percent of all E&A clients worldwide receive this award. Accordingly, Gurnee Park District guests are consistently being afforded with the highest degree of swimmer protection currently available to the aquatic industry.
"We're honored to win this award and know that it is only because of the hard work and dedication of our staff and the support of the community that we are able to achieve this," said Kara Moss, Gurnee Park District aquatic manager.
"I wish to extend my praises to every member of the Gurnee Park District Aquatic Team for their commitment to professional excellence and desire to make a difference for those who frequent our aquatic facilities," said Director of Recreation Scott Crowe.
Gurnee Park District offers swimming programs and services during the summer at Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center and year round at FitNation and Warren Township High School Pool. For information about the Gurnee Park District aquatic programs and services, call (847) 623-7788 or visit www.GurneeParkDistrict.com.
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