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This course is designed to be taken through the lens of an aquatic operator. The presenter creates a bridge between learning what DEIB content and understanding is, and how you can begin to take that information and make sure you are operating as inclusive as possible through intentional practices. Presenter: Kate Connell, Equitable Aquatics Category: Diversity & Inclusion, AqP Core Required .1 CEU Read more

Learn more about the history of the Association, the board, the committees, and how to get involved. Everyone has something to offer and anyone who is an AOAP member can be part of the team! This session will dive deeper into all things AOAP. If you have ever wondered how to get more involved, this is the session for you! Presenters: AOAP Board Members & Executive Director Category: AqP Elective, General / Operations .1 CEU Read more

For all intents and purposes, the phrase “Personal Brand” is another way of saying “Reputation”. It is one thing professionals at every stage of their career should be keenly aware of. A strong personal brand can open doors for you, lead others to you, and allow for new opportunities. This session we will dive into the importance of personal branding and how to build yours if you have not already begun. Presenter: Anthony Iracki, Anthony in Parks Category: Leadership & Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Alissa Magrum, Executive Director of Colin’s Hope will consolidate 11+ years of drowning prevention wins and fails to share real stories of those impacted by drowning, stats, water safety information and guard in-service tips in this interactive session. Participants will leave the session motivated to make their aquatic facilities safer and will be challenged to change their own behaviors to be safer around water. *Guest presenter may be added. Presenter: Alissa Magrum, www.alissamagrum.com Category: Drowning Prevention, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

What do you do after a critical incident at your facility? How do you ensure that your staff is taken care of and that you are aware of what happened and how to prevent it from happening again. Taking care of your staff after a critical incident must be of utmost importance to you. Presenter: Susan Grosse, Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Development Category: Risk Management - AqP Core Requirement .1 CEU Read more

We are constantly assessing our aquatic facilities from staff to operations to ensure efficiency and safety. Whether it’s one of our many daily checklists, a swimming evaluation, or an audit what we do with this data can be more important than collecting it. Join Stephanie Darimont and Matt Haynes in this interactive lecture as they walk through the process of translating assessment results into concrete, trackable action items for your facility. Presenter:  Stephanie Darimont, American Red Cross Mathew Haynes, American Red Cross Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more