Lifeguarding For Kids

Today, we talk with Tyler Sultenfuss, President of Life Academy, Inc. about his empowering approach to water safety for kids. At Life Academy Inc. in Apollo Beach, Fla., water safety is more than a program — it’s a mission rooted in generations of aquatic education and community engagement. For decades, the Apollo Beach Racquet & FitnessClub has been a place where local children learned to swim, compete, and connect. Out of that legacy grew the Lifeguarding for Kids program, an innovative curriculum designed to teach children how to recognize danger,respond safely, and protect one another around the water.The idea came from a simple yet powerful observation: kids are often the first to notice when something is wrong in the water. By equipping them with knowledge and practical rescue tools, they can act quickly and safely whilealerting adults. The program bridges the gap between swim lessons and formal lifeguard training, creating confident young leaders who understand that water safety is everyone’s responsibility.Prefer to watch? You can access this podcast on YouTube. Prefer to read? You can read the article at https://www.prbplus.com. Enjoy!