DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg

What DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg does

DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg is a local voluntary chapter (Ortsgruppe) of the German Red Cross Water Guard (Wasserwacht im Deutschen Roten Kreuz), based in Perleberg, Brandenburg, Germany, and operating under DRK Kreisverband Prignitz e. V. The organization delivers swimming instruction, rescue swimming certification (Deutsches Rettungsschwimmabzeichen — DRSA — Bronze, Silver, and Gold), first aid training, junior water rescuer programming (Junior-Wasserretter, Stufen I–III), and volunteer lifeguard/guard services (Wachdienste) at lakes and pools in the Prignitz region. Training is delivered in person by certified instructors using the standardized curriculum and Prüfungsordnung of the Bundesverband zur Förderung der Schwimmausbildung and DRK water rescue protocols; DRSA Silver and Gold are recognized as official honors of the Federal Republic of Germany by decree of the Federal President.

The chapter operates on a community-led, seasonal model: weekly summer training is held Fridays 17:00–19:00 at the Freibad Perleberg open-air pool (meeting point 16:45), with residential training camps held at regional sites including Groß Wolterdorf, Putlitz, Friedensteich, and Karstädt. Membership is free for individuals under 27 years of age; adult membership fees and DRSA / first aid course fees are the implied funding mechanism, supplemented by parent-association oversight. Recruitment is via school partnerships (Grundschule Perleberg 'Wasserretter' working groups), open 'Schnupper-Freitage' taster sessions, local press coverage (Prignitzer), and word of mouth. Governance is provided by a four-person commissary board (Martina Dietrich, Mandy Gallitschke, Janin Wiegert, Tobias Wiegert-Wustrack), with administrative contact routed through DRK Kreisverband Prignitz.

The entity is a 1–10-employee non-profit local chapter; financial statements are not publicly disclosed. There is no app, no API, no proprietary technology beyond standardized national training methodology, and no AI/ML component. The economic and strategic unit of value sits at the parent (national DRK Wasserwacht) rather than at the Perleberg chapter, which functions as a service-delivery node within a national credentialing and volunteer network of approximately 120,000 members, 1,200+ rescue stations, and 200+ mobile rapid response groups.

Name

DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg

Legal name

Ortsgruppe Wasserwacht Perleberg

Website

https://wasserwacht-perleberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg is a volunteer local chapter of the German Red Cross Water Guard providing swimming instruction, DRSA rescue-swimming certification, junior water-rescuer training, and first aid courses to children, youth, and adults in the Prignitz region of Brandenburg, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Safety and Lifeguard Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAMAJ

Lifeguard, Water Rescue & Aquatic Safety Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

SECONDARYEDALAIAF

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding)

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYTHAAABAL

Water Safety, Lifeguarding & Training Services (Staffing, Certification)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Water Parks

Keywords

• Swimming instruction services
• Water rescue training
• Lifeguard certification programs
• First aid courses
• Water safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Perleberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Free membership for members under 27 years of age. Membership fees for adults support operational costs of the volunteer water rescue organization.
2. Training course fees: Revenue from swimming and rescue swimming certification courses (DRSA Bronze, Silber, Gold) and first aid training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg is a local volunteer chapter of the German Red Cross Water Guard that delivers in-person swimming instruction, rescue swimming certification (DRSA Bronze, Silver, Gold), a staged Junior-Wasserretter youth program, first aid courses, and seasonal lifeguard/guard services at lakes and pools. Training is conducted at the Freibad Perleberg (outdoor pool) and during weekend training camps, targeting children, youth, and adults in the Prignitz region.

Product overview

DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg is a local chapter of the German Red Cross Water Guard, operating as a volunteer water rescue and safety organization. The organization offers a unified suite of aquatic education and rescue services centered around swimming instruction, lifeguard training, and water safety education. Core offerings include swimming courses for children and adults, lifeguard certification training (DRSA Bronze/Silver/Gold), a Junior Water Rescuer youth program (Stufen I-III), first aid courses, and seasonal summer training sessions. The organization also provides guard services at lakes and pools and conducts water safety education through bathing and ice safety guidelines. Membership is free for individuals under 27 years of age.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schwimmkurse (Swimming Lessons) Swimming instruction courses for children and adults offered at local pools by certified Wasserwacht instructors with regular professional development.
• Rettungsschwimmausbildung (Lifeguard/Life Saving Training) Lifeguard certification training available to people aged 12 and older, covering theory and practical rescue techniques with examinations leading to DRSA Bronze, Silber, and Gold badges.
• Deutsches Rettungsschwimmabzeichen (DRSA) Certification German rescue swimming badges awarded in Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. DRSA Bronze is mandatory for teachers and youth leaders; Silver and Gold are official honors recognized by federal decree of the Bundespräsident.
• Junior-Wasserretter (Junior Water Rescuer) Youth training program in three stages (I-III) teaching all areas of water rescue, preparing participants to become qualified rescue personnel upon reaching age 18.
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Courses) First aid training courses teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue techniques, and emergency response skills.
• Wachdienste (Lifeguard/Guard Services) Lifeguard duty services at lakes and outdoor pools where trained Junior Water Rescuers assist at rescue stations.
• Sommertraining (Summer Training) Weekly swimming and lifeguard training sessions held Fridays 17:00-19:00 at Freibad Perleberg during the summer season.
• Wasserwachtjugend (Water Guard Youth) Youth organization program for children and teenagers offering activities including camping, youth competitions, city rallies, stand-up paddling, and inflatable boat trips.
• Wassersicherheitsbildung (Water Safety Education) Educational programs teaching bathing rules and ice safety guidelines to prevent drowning incidents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides first aid 30,000+ times annually across Germany
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DRK Kreisverband Prignitz e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing administrative support, oversight, and coordination for the Wasserwacht Perleberg local chapter. Contact through Frau Zechser at DRK Kreisverband Prignitz.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• DLRG Landesverband Brandenburg: DLRG's state-level chapter operating in the same Brandenburg / Prignitz region as DRK Wasserwacht Perleberg. The most direct geographic competitor for local members, school partnerships, and lifeguard certification candidates.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Bundesverband: Parent national federation of the German Red Cross that coordinates the family of DRK organizations including Wasserwacht. Provides brand, governance, and cross-program referrals that benefit the Perleberg chapter.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): German non-profit providing first aid training, rescue services, and youth education. Competes for the same adult learners seeking first aid certifications and for community youth engagement opportunities.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: German aid organization affiliated with the Order of St. John delivering first aid training, youth programs, and emergency services. Directly comparable to DRK in structure and overlapping in first aid course offerings and youth volunteer recruitment.
• DRK Wasserwacht Bundesverband: The federal umbrella organization that Perleberg reports into and that defines training standards, DRSA curricula, and certification policy. Operates the entire DRK-side water rescue mission and curates national scale (120,000+ members, 1,200+ stations) that anchors the Perleberg chapter's offering.
• Malteser Deutschland: Major German humanitarian organization providing first aid training, emergency response, and social services. Overlaps with Wasserwacht's first aid courses and youth programming and competes for the same pool of adult volunteers and parents seeking instructional activities.

Emerging players

• Volkshochschulen (VHS) — community adult education centers: Municipal adult education network offering public swimming courses across Germany. Overlaps with Wasserwacht on adult swim instruction but typically does not compete in lifeguard certification or rescue swimming training.

Direct peers

• DLRG (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft): Germany's dominant volunteer water rescue organization and the principal alternative to the DRK Wasserwacht for lifeguard certification and swimming instruction. Operates the same DRSA-equivalent certifications (German Lifesaving Association badges) with comparable nationwide reach and competes directly for the same volunteer and member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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