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With over 25 years of experience in the Aquatics Industry, Tyler has developed wide expertise in operations, regulatory compliance, education, and business development.  His experience spans multiple organizations including: Six Flags Theme Parks, The American Red Cross, YMCA, Goldfish Swim Schools, and multiple pool management companies.  He has a special Interest in helping beach, pool and waterpark Lifeguards and management teams mitigate Critical Incident Stress after traumatic experiences using the International Critical incident Stress Foundation's Critical incident Stress Management model.

 

While managing aquatic facilities for Alpha Pool Services in Atlanta, Georgia he transitioned to Lifeguard Instructor & Safety Compliance roles with Sears Pool Management Consultants.    As a member of the Instructor-Trainer Supervisory Committee with the American Red Cross Metro Atlanta Chapter, he also served as an Aquatic Examiner auditing various facility types for compliance with American Red Cross guidelines, policies and procedures.   Tyler was also a Lifeguard Instructor and Operations Supervisor for Six Flags White Water where he helped to manage the day-to-day operations of the park while simultaneously coordinating and supervising the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program courses and in-services.    Tyler now is the Assistant General Manager for Goldfish Swim School – Milford, where he oversees lifeguard training, safety programs and regulatory compliance.   

 

Tyler is an Instructor Trainer for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program and holds a Waterfront Lifeguarding endorsement/certification.    He also is an Ellis & Associates Special Facilities Lifeguard & Instructor and he holds the Designated Aquatic Professional (AqP) Certification with the Association of Aquatic Professionals.   Tyler holds certifications as a Certified Pool Inspector (CPI) and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) for the National Recreation & Park Association. Tyler also has certifications in Individual, Group and Trauma Intervention with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.  He has served as Director of Operations for Coast Safety Solutions since 2015.    

 

When not in and around the pool, Tyler loves traveling with his daughter Peyton and his husband Dave, learning about and enjoying other cultures.  He also enjoys volunteering by leading the business resiliency / Ready Rating team for the American Red Cross Connecticut & Rhode Island Region and volunteering as a Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line.   Based in the “fun sized” state of Rhode Island, Tyler loves the small coastal towns nearby which allow him to explore his passion of Lighthouse photography.