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Join us to discuss risk management. This session will cover the definition of risk management as well as outline a 5-step model for managing risks at your facility. It covers the risks that are common to the aquatic environment, identifies sources of standard of care, and lists the elements of negligence. Presenter: Shawn DeRosa, DeRosa Aquatic Consulting Category: Risk Management, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

This presentation covers an overview of autism spectrum disorders and what these entail. It will also cover associated terms and understanding autism spectrum disorder as well as subcategories. This session will also discuss activity goals and how to meet them. Presenter: Susan Grosse, Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Development Category: Programming & Staff Training, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Dive deeper into the vast sea of possibilities for students with Autism, Anxiety and Special needs, and unlock their potential. What is special needs? What is adaptive aquatics? What are you seeing in your facility? Are you meeting the needs of all of your swimmers? Join the conversation and learn about the characteristics of Autism, Anxiety and Special Needs and gain resources and training ideas to support program growth and safety. Presented by Cindy Freedman OT, and Ailene Tisser PT -  Co Founders of Swim Angelfish, a program endorsed by AOAP Category: Programming & Staff Training 0.1 CEU Read more

Interviews are an important part of the hiring process. Learning the important aspects of interviewing and how to keep the interview going in a good direction are an essential way to help ensure that you hire the right candidate. This session will help you learn how to bring direction to the interview process to help you make decisions on who would be the best candidate for your agency. Presenter: Steve Thompson, Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association (WPRA) Category: Leadership/Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Bullying is different from harassment but can still have a significant impact on the workplace, career, and relationships. This presentation will give solid examples of disruptive bullying behavior and sound strategies for what you, as an employer, can do to stop it. Presenter: Susan Grosse, Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Development Category: Leadership/Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

This session will provide aquatic professionals with simple strategies to create an inclusive hiring and onboarding process for lifeguards and swim instructors. Learn how to write inclusive job announcements, train interviewers to recognize bias, and effectively communicate your facility’s commitment to diversity. By the end, you’ll have the tools to attract, hire, and retain a more diverse team that reflects the community you serve. Presenter: Kate Connell, HydroApps Category: Diversity & Inclusion .1 CEU Read more