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12/05/2026

Proud to highlight the great work Natalio and the HIS team in China are doing through the ILTP program.

Their commitment to developing Ellis and Associates. ILTP® instructors, building strong team culture and investing in continuous professional development is creating real impact across their operations.

Great leadership. Great people development. Great results.

Check out the article below 👇

A great example of how strong leadership and investment in people drives operational success. Huge credit to Natalio IV Liares and the team at Hangzhou International School in China for the way they continue to use the ILTP® program to develop instructors, strengthen team culture and elevate their ...

11/05/2026

We're back with a new week celebrating another of our "Best Teachback" winners from IASS Abu Dhabi - Samantha Jacqueline Harding from Aquaventure World, Atlantis Resorts.

She talks about preparation, passion and purpose - all important qualities of every Ellis and Associates, Inc. ILTP® Instructor.

08/05/2026

It’s time to get real!

We’re proud to share with Ellis and Associates as they launch the newest elearning course.

Expertly developed by the incredible Ellis Learning team, this AI supported course takes REAL TIME videos of REAL incidents and challenges us to REALLY evaluate what drowning looks like.

A must have course for any and all of our guards, reach out to your client director today for more information and continue our mission towards !

06/05/2026

Temos o prazer de anunciar que a SST, com o apoio da E&A, estará presente no Sindepat!

Como um dos principais encontros do setor de atrações, turismo e parques no Brasil, este evento reúne profissionais comprometidos com a inovação, a segurança e a excelência operacional, valores que estão no cerne de tudo o que fazemos.

Nossa equipe está ansiosa para se conectar com parceiros, clientes e colegas do setor para trocar ideias, discutir os desafios atuais e explorar novas oportunidades para elevar os padrões de segurança em ambientes aquáticos na América Latina. Do treinamento e certificação de salva-vidas à gestão de riscos e suporte operacional, a SST continua apoiando instalações na oferta de experiências mais seguras e eficientes para os visitantes.

Se você estiver participando do Sindepat, adoraríamos conhecê-lo pessoalmente. Vamos conversar sobre como podemos trabalhar juntos para fortalecer a segurança, aprimorar o desempenho e impulsionar o sucesso a longo prazo das suas operações.

We’re excited to share that SST, powered by Ellis and Associates, Inc., will be present at Sindepat!

As one of the leading gatherings for the attractions, tourism, and parks industry in Brazil, this event brings together professionals committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence, values that are at the core of everything we do.

Ana Lopes is looking forward to connecting with current and future partners to exchange insights, discuss current challenges and exploring new opportunities to elevate safety standards across aquatic environments in LATAM. From lifeguard training and certification to risk management and operational support, SST continues to support facilities in delivering safer and more efficient guest experiences.

If you’ll be attending Sindepat, we would love to meet you in person! Let’s start a conversation about how we can work together to strengthen safety, enhance performance and drive long-term success for your operations.

05/05/2026

Sean Stepowany will be at the International Association of Athletic Administrators & Coaches conference in Bangkok, from 7th – 9th May 2026!

He’ll also be presenting a session focusing on Scanning & Drowning Detection: Improving Lifeguard Recognition for your Facility.

This is a key area for us right now with international school partners, examining how we move beyond certification and actually improve what lifeguards recognise and respond to in real time.

If you’re going - it would be great to connect! DM us or reach out to Sean to arrange a meeting. If not, you can fill out our contact form below to find out more on what we’re doing with schools globally.

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01/05/2026

As we approach the summer months and pools start to get busier, it’s worth asking a simple question:

Would your team recognise drowning if it was happening right in front of them?

It’s not as obvious as most people think - and the gap between expectation and reality is where the real risk sits.

Read on for some insights and key questions to ask yourself if you're managing lifeguard teams - whether 5 or 500 guards - and reach out if we can help.

The biggest misconception in aquatic safety isn’t that people panic in the water. It’s that drowning looks dramatic.

24/04/2026

10 years ago, a sweet shy South African stepped into the offices of SST and hit the ground running as a trainer.

Over the last decade, Charne Schnetler has trained thousands of lifeguards, certified instructors, spearheaded an ISO compliance project and worked her way up to being our EMEA Client Director.

There is not enough space on a post or time in a reel to say how grateful we are for your relentless commitment to the standard; how much we appreciate your willingness to get stuck in to the less glamorous parts of the role and how much we need your creativity for teachback assignments.

Happy 10 years, Charne, and thank you for everything you have done in every one of the days past - and for everything you’ll continue to do in the next 10 to come!

13/04/2026

Safety Skills Training (SST), powered by Ellis and Associates (E&A), proudly sponsors AALARA 2026!

Our APAC Client Director, Sean Stepowany, will be at the show, ready to connect with safety leaders across the region. This is a great opportunity to discuss aquatic safety and explore how we can support your team’s operational excellence.

Don’t miss the chance to meet Sean in person - DM us now to book a time to chat and discover how we can help you strengthen safety across your facilities!

13/04/2026

Having recently just celebrated the opening of their expansion, the Yas Waterworld™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi team now have even more thrills to ensure are operating smoothly and safely.

Chanté Dalumpines was another of IASS Abu Dhabi 2026's Best Teachback winners. One of the Team Leaders and Instructors at Water's Greatest Playground, we're proud to spotlight her efforts and the way she is making a difference in Abu Dhabi.

Keep up that amazing effort Chante!

01/04/2026

South Korea 🇰🇷

A group of passionate, energetic and dynamic teachers… who are also aquatic leaders and ILTP Instructors!

New and renewal candidates from international schools came together with a willingness to learn and share; all grounded with purpose to ensure, drive and support aquatic safety in their facilities.

Congratulations to both our new and renewing candidates!