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FREE AOAP Roundtables will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:45 - 4:25 Central Time. All are welcome to attend simply by registering here! Each meeting will start with a brief update about AOAP.  Roundtable discussions will include open conversations guided by a facilitator. Exchange ideas, share lessons, and brainstorm with your peers! The discussion topic for October will be Social Media & Marketing Register in advance here! If you have questions or need assistance registering, please reach out to us at info@aquaticpros.org.  Read more

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

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The challenges of Aquatics staffing are a mile long. Lack of transportation, lack of reliability, poor retention, and cultural divides are only a few systemic barriers those under (and over) 18 face to be employed at the pool. Join us as we assess the barriers to entry for getting a job in aquatics and how to ease those barriers to hire and retain staff. This session will be a discussion into free lifeguard training programs, staff swimming lessons, hiring retirees, and how to stop the poverty cycle to allow employees to work in an environment that will help them succeed in their future endeavors. Presenter: Mari-Lynn Latta, Gordon Jewish Community Center Category: Diversity & Inclusion or Staff Training & Development .1 CEU   Mari-Lynn Latta is the Senior Director of Programs for the Gordon JCC. She has been working in Aquatics and Summer Camp settings for 14 years starting from being a swim instructor all the way to being in Senior Leadership. Her passion is supporting the reduction of racial and socio-economic inequities in both aquatics and camp. 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

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