The Park District of Oak Park’s pools and lifeguards are certified in Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program® (ILTP®).
Ellis and Associates is the leading aquatic safety and lifeguard training program in our industry. To validate our lifeguards and aquatic facilities are held to the highest standard, Ellis and Associates audits our facilities and lifeguards. The audits include an Ellis team member discretely visiting our facilities and filming the performance of lifeguards, pool managers, and the administrative processes. During each audit, approximately 8 to 10 lifeguards are secretly videotaped while on the guard stand. Staff is also recorded taking part in live-action drills and rescue simulations. Based on the auditor’s observations, staff receives a score of “Exceeds,” “Meets,” or “Fails” for each lifeguard evaluation and simulated scenario.
This summer, PDOP was audited each month of the pool season – June, July, and August –and staff received an “Exceeds” each of the three times. This is the highest rating possible.
We’re proud to share our lifeguards’ success! Congratulations and thank you to our Aquatic team for their vigilance and commitment to guest safety.
