Lifesaving sport · United States
Connecting the lifesaving community through education, preparation and sport.
USLA is the nonprofit professional association for America’s beach lifeguards and open-water rescuers. Its work brings attention to drowning prevention, lifeguard training and the people responsible for safer beaches.
A community with purpose
Professional lifesaving
USLA develops standards used by lifeguard agencies and provides a national professional community for open-water rescuers. Local employers manage hiring and training; requirements are specific to the agency and location.
For SGP, this is a connection worth understanding: the quality of local preparation matters to the safety of every community.
Public education
USLA’s beach-safety guidance encourages people to choose lifeguarded swimming areas, build swimming skills and understand local hazards. It also emphasizes attentive supervision, appropriate life jackets and following beach signs and flags.
We share an interest in making prevention visible and practical, alongside the athletic and community spirit of lifesaving sport.
SGP’s contribution
Nathalie Martin brings her lifesaving experience to opportunities that connect athletes and coaches across countries. USLA’s published programme for its 2026 World Championships Pool Camp lists her as a guest coach and Lifesaving Sport Specialist, alongside Canada’s high-performance coach Don Burton.
The camp was scheduled for August 2, 2026 at the International Swimming Hall of Fame Pool in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to help athletes prepare for the World Lifesaving Championships in South Africa.
This is a past event, included here as a documented example of Nathalie’s involvement in the USLA lifesaving community.
Meet NathalieContinue exploring
Discover the pool and beach disciplines, the role of teamwork in SERC, and the Canadian competition pathway through SGP’s lifesaving sport pages.
Sources & further reading
This overview brings together USLA’s public information and SGP’s perspective. Reviewed November 8, 2026. Official source pages open in a separate tab.
We welcome conversations with athletes, coaches, lifeguards and people who want to contribute.
