The Ellis Advantage – Often imitated, never duplicated, Ellis & Associates is the originator of countless aquatic safety standards and resources. No other organization offers the same depth of aquatic safety experience, expertise and services.

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Ellis & Associates

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World Leader in Aquatic Safety since 1983

E&A provides custom programs and technology that save time and enhance performance for aquatic facilities of all types and sizes, setting the bar for aquatic safety and risk management worldwide. From lifeguard instructor training to health and safety education, and from risk management consulting to attraction inspection, E&A is the partner more facilities trust when safety matters most.

E&A's industry-leading safety and risk management services set the bar for aquatic safety

For more than four decades, Ellis & Associates has set the benchmark in aquatic safety. Our Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program (CARMP) is trusted by more than 850 client facilities worldwide, all united by a shared mission: zero drownings. E&A is your safety and risk management consulting partner. Our team is flexible, knowledgable, experienced. We've been there. We get you.


No other organization is better positioned to help aquatic professionals succeed. Give us a call.

Complete Aquatic Facility  Solutions

Since 1983 E&A has been at the forefront of aquatic safety. Our science-driven, accountability-based programs are fueled by real world experience and the expertise of our team, Associates and Clients around the world.

E&A's Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program (CARMP)

The gold standard in aquatic safety.


Full-service aquatic safety and risk management consultation includes extensive Risk Management Resource Guide, Comprehensive Accountability-Based Auditing Program and 24 hour a day year round access to operational resources and industry experts.



E&A's International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP)  ILTP Training Center

An ILTP Instructor license is the most powerful certification in the field of aquatic safety. The ability to train staff, and/or the community at large utilizing E&A's benchmark Instructor program provides the accomplished Instructor with the knowledge, training and experience to equip pools with the best lifeguards in the industry.


As a Training Center, you are authorized to have ILTP instructors conduct lifeguard and safety & health training to meet internal training needs or community training objectives.

E&A Core Services:

  • Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management (CARMP®)
  • ILTP Training Center
  • International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®)
  • International Lifeguard Instructor Training Program (ILTP®)
  • Random unannounced Aquatic Facility Safety Audits
  • Safety & Health Certification Programs
  • Pectora Learning Management System
  • Pectora Digital Credential Management System
  • Continuing Education / Authorized CEU Provider

E&A Supplemental Services:

  • General Aquatic Safety Consulting (ASTM compliant Plans/Reviews, EAP, SOPs)
  • Water Park Design & Expansion Consulting
  • Operational Safety Consulting
  • Attraction & Facility Inspections (Third Party and AHJ Approved)
  • Accident & Drowning Investigations
  • Expert Witness Services and Litigation support
  • Crisis Communications Counsel & Training
  • International Aquatic Safety School (IASS)

E&A Technology Solutions & Education:

  • Ellis Aquatic Vigilance SystemTM - (EAVS)
  • EllisDocsTM
  • AuditPro Platform
  • PectoraTM Learning Management System
  • Pectora Digital Credential Management System
  • eLearning & CEUs

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