Lifeguards at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre are being praised after saving two people in separate incidents.
Parks and recreation manager Gabby Kravski told city council this week that “staff acted quickly and professionally” to rescue swimmers in distress last month.
“They put their training to the test and we received great feedback and some kudos from the public,” she said.
“It was a little bit shocking for public that was there to see this unfold because usually they see us training but they don’t see it in action. So I think some people were a little bit surprised but they were also very grateful.”
Kravski said they received positive feedback on their staff’s professionalism, including several comments in writing.
She said the rescues were simple, as the people who were struggling did not swallow any water or suffer any choking. Kravski added that staff responded “in under 20 seconds.”
“That is part of their training,” she said. “Their job is all about prevention.”
Kravski said they recently finished a course for nine lifeguard trainees and recertified all of their staff to a national lifeguarding standard.
