Instructor Bio

Tyler Anderson, AqP, CEAP, SAP, CCISM, CCI serves as President of the International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to better equipping emergency responders in the aquatic's industry with the tools and support needed to effectively manage and recover from critical incidents.

Beyond aquatics, he serves on American Airlines’ Critical Incident Response and Emergency Response Teams and works as an Employee Assistance Professional supporting fellow crew members. He provides weekly support to crew members facing challenges ranging from interpersonal issues to substance abuse and speaks fondly of how rewarding this work is.

Tyler is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) through the International Association of Employee Assistance Professionals, is Certified in Crisis Intervention (CCI) by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is a Certified Trauma Services Specialist with the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. He also serves as an Instructor for Advanced Individual & Group Crisis Intervention with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

Passionate about supporting lifeguards, aquatic professionals and organizations through crisis events, Tyler brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to his work. He has a soft spot for helping those navigating life’s challenges. When not “in the trenches,” helping others, he enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family—especially exploring new aquatic venues with his daughter, a devoted waterpark enthusiast.

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