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Do you have young head lifeguards, lifeguards or aquatic staff that need support with leadership development? This session will explore developmental activities that will empower confidence, motivation, growth, and leadership skills in your younger staff. Learn about strategies, activities and various approaches to guide your youthful staff in the right direction resulting in a culture of collaboration, teamwork, leadership and excellence.  Presenter: Katie Cleasby, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Category: Leadership/Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Keeping training interesting and fun is a big part of helping staff gain the most knowledge and information. This session will discuss how to implement a variety of activities and games - each with a specific learning objective - within your training program. Presenter: Susan Grosse, Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Development Category: Programming & Staff Training, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Mermaiding is one of the hottest yet controversial trends in aquatics. Take advantage of this hot new trend to increase water safety education in your community by expanding your reach and increasing your programming revenues. Keeping water safety at the forefront, we will explore programming options from parented, to camps, to clubs and even fitness classes. Join Dominique as she explores all things mermaid, mermen, and even shark week! Presenter:  Dominique MacDonald, Your Better Life Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Our Mermaid swimming class launched in summer 2015 as a fun way to improve how we taught a swim lesson skill many of our participants were struggling with. Through a process of research and development, my Aquatic Team members and I created our very own Mermaid program. Since that time, Mermaid Swim has become quite the rage but it is also controversial due to safety concerns. Learn about the resources now available to start your own program. Presenter:  Renee Vanselow, City of Greenfield WI Parks & Recreation Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Join AOAP for our second annual Mid-Year Manager Training. This live webinar event is designed to help operators supplement their frontline manager training by focusing on skills needed by on-deck managers to help them lead successfully while ensuring safety and creating an environment that aids in lifeguard retention. Registration for this live learning event is valid for your entire team - attend on your own or bring your entire team! Topics covered will include Leadership, Customer Service & Risk Management. This training brings together experienced aquatic leaders who understand the day-to-day realities of managing frontline teams. Joey Rusnak, owner of Lifeguard Authority, will share practical, actionable strategies to elevate customer service and create positive guest experiences. Industry veteran Miklos Valdez will draw from his extensive experience conducting risk management visits to help leaders identify hazards, reduce risk, and understand the “why” behind safety practices, and we'll round out the session by focusing on how frontline managers can demonstrate strong, consistent leadership throughout the season. Read more

Good maintenance at an aquatic facility may be most visible in its clean, appealing environment. This is not an accident. It is done through careful attention to a planned maintenance system. Planning the day to day work, planning equipment maintenance, and planning for large maintenance projects or equipment replacement are the building blocks of effective maintenance planning. Develop the plan based on the facility and equipment while keeping an eye out for changes in legislation and current events. Good planning is all about staying one step ahead of change so an operator can have prepared options when change becomes necessary Presenter: Jody O’Grady, Taylor Technologies Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more