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Using excerpts from Simon Sinek, and Dale Carnegie, we will dive into the generational differences, and people we work with and how we can get on the same page. How can we get the front line employees to buy in to a bigger purpose for the season we have them? What are you leaving behind when you step off property and leave the company you are with? We are going to band together and learn what we need to do to keep our passions and purposes alive! Presenter:  Jessica Burch, City of Baytown Category: Leadership/Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Improve emergency response by fostering collaboration between aquatic facilities and local EMS. This webinar highlights how joint training and drills help lifeguards understand EMS procedures while allowing EMS to familiarize themselves with facility-specific needs. Learn practical strategies to strengthen communication, coordination, and preparedness—ensuring faster, more effective responses when every second matters. Presenter: Fire Chief Troy Haase and Assistant Chief of EMS Cody Doucette at Portage Fire Rescue Category: Staff Training .1 CEU Read more

In the ever changing environments of aquatic centers during the COVID pandemic, leaders must challenge themselves to find innovative options for staff development, community partnership and mission driven programming. Attendees will discuss the evolution of aquatic center norms and work to define a new advocacy model for educating elected officials, staff teams and community members. Presenters: Cory Hilderbrand, City of Irvine, CA and Lydie Gutfeld, City of Mission Viejo, CA Category: AqP Elective, Leadership / Executive Development .1 CEU Read more

Join Alissa Magrum, to discuss how to "Tap into Your Why as an Aquatic Professional and Helping Reduce Burnout" during tough times with limited staff. Presenter:  Alissa Magrum, www.alissamagrum.com Category: Leadership & Executive Development - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Technology can help maximize all areas of operation. Maximize is a big word - the goal of this presentation is to help you find ways to increase sales and save money to the bottom line. Presenter: Ken Handler, Global Management Amusement Professionals Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Most aquatic facility operators have pools that lifeguards and patrons perceive as safe as the water is “shallow”. This mindset presents many inherent risks, particularly to children 12 and under using the pools. In this session we will address how pools ranging 3 to 5 feet are often lifeguarded and operated the same despite the varied depths, and the dangers this presents with poor operational practices, complacency, and parental supervision. Presenter:  Wess Long, StarGuard ELITE Category: Drowning Prevention, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more