Innovative Attraction Management, LLC to provide Elite Aquatic Risk Prevention Program to Atlantis Paradise Island
By amusementtoday | August 27, 2014
WINDERMERE, Fla. – Innovative Attraction Management, LLC (IAM) has formed a partnership with Atlantis, Paradise Island to provide the IAM Elite Aquatic Risk Prevention program at the destination resort location in the Bahamas. Their exceptional aquatic guest experience includes an unprecedented 141-acre waterscape, Aquaventure. This water experience, containing 7 million gallons of water, consists of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, 11 pools, a life-size replica of a Mayan Temple, a 7-acre snorkeling lagoon, a lazy river and special effects that add a level of excitement to the overall experience.
IAM and Starfish Aquatics Institute, LLC (SAI) formed a broad strategic alliance using their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new option for aquatic training and elite risk prevention services. The IAM Elite Aquatic Risk Prevention Program utilizes SAI’s StarGuard lifeguard program as its foundation. SAI’s programs have been in use in all 50 states in the United States and around the world since the agency was formed in the late 90’s, and together the two organizations provide the aquatic industry with client-based and cost-effective services that set the industry standard.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity to partner with the team at Atlantis, Paradise Island” IAM President Mike Friscia said. “Their facility is incredibly unique that exceeds their guests expectations and we are prepared to exceed Atlantis expectations with the implementation of the IAM Elite Aquatic Risk Prevention program”.
The Elite program has the following features and is designed for water park and resort clients:
- Exceeds recognized safety standards
- Audit reviews for both lifeguards and dispatch positions
- Aquatic incident investigation support
- Litigation support
- Annual pre-season park inspection and in-service training session
- IAM/StarGuard Instructor and Instructor Trainer sessions that fit the needs of the client
- Experiential, objective-based training that results in a certificate of completion and a site-specific license and accountability program.