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Lifeguards join our teams with certification cards in hand and, if we're lucky, a little bit of experience. This webinar discusses why ongoing training is important and provides insight on building training plans to meet industry standards. Viewers will also see video demonstrations of 15 training tips and 7 lifeguard drills that they can include to strengthen their training activities and keep their guards fit! Presenters: Kirsten Barnes - Association of Aquatic Professionals, Pete DeQuincy - East Bay Regional Park District, Jill Rout - City of Apache Junction Category: AqP Elective, Programming & Staff Training .1 CEU Read more

This session will cover the process of executing internal & external audits. Why they should be an important aspect of your operations. The types of audits that are available and how to execute them.  Presenter:  Wess Long, StarGuard ELITE, Ashley Wells & Bob Floyd, City of Austin Category: Programming & Staff Training, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Aquatic special features such as bulkheads, vortexes, lazy rivers, climbing walls and play structures have become highly desirable additions to aquatic centers. This session will explore the pros and cons for each special feature, with an emphasis on programming and staffing logistics. Presenter: Justin Caron, Aquatic Design Group Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

This webinar is designed to equip camp counselors and childcare workers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to ensure safe recreational swim time for children under their care. Participants will learn about their role and responsibilities as water watchers, including how to spot the early signs of distress in swimmers and respond effectively in emergencies before lifeguards are able to intervene. Proudly sponsored by Structures Unlimited! Presenter: AOAP Drowning Prevention Committee Category: Drowning Prevention .1 CEU Read more

This session covers basic water safety tips, drowning statistics and practical ways to incorporate water safety into daily operations, aquatic programming and special events. You will be reminded of why you chose the aquatics profession and hopefully be inspired to continue saving lives. Presenter:  Alissa Magrum, www.alissamagrum.com Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Drowning is preventable. In this session, Bill O’Melia, from the segment “Not on Your Watch” included in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program, will share his son, Drennen’s, story and the role management played in his fatal drowning. Learn critical information from a scientific study that identifies how management can ensure that lifeguards are positioned to succeed and properly trained to thoroughly scan their assigned surveillance zone. Presenters: Bill O-Melia, Drennen’s Dreams Foundation and Maria Bella, Aqua Conscious Category: Drowning Prevention, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more