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Aquatic facilities must continuously adapt their operations to an ever-changing environment and new challenges.  From risk and staff assessment to managing health and safety, information technology is a critical tool to aid in proper risk management.  Explore some of the risk management challenges experienced by pool managers and operators and how technology in aquatics can help with managing risk, enhancing safety and achieving superior results in this three-part series. Part 1, Aquatic Risk Management, will review types of risk, common causes and how to leverage technology to prepare, execute and document effective risk management programs. Part 2, Emergency Action Planning and Staff Assessments, will cover how to ensure you have a complete EAP at your facility and how we can leverage technology to aid in staff preparation and readiness to implement your plan. And Part 3, Using Technology to Enhance Health and Safety, will demonstrate how digital tools can help you comply with CDC guidelines, follow and document best practices, and generate insight using real-time reporting.  Moderator: Rich DiMeo, (Former) Director of HydroApps Category: Risk Management - AqP Elective .2 CEU** **Note that the slides in this presentation indicate that this is a .3 webinar, but the correct CEU count is .2.  Read more

Have you heard about the only known sport in the world where participants first learn the skills for humanitarian purposes and only later use them in competition? Let’s talk Lifesaving Sport. The sport is not only a highly competitive and dynamic international sport, but also a vehicle for engaging young people in lifesaving and our humanitarian goal to prevent drowning. It improves the physical and mental agility of lifeguards and juniors. Presenter:  Nathalie V Martin, Swim Global Project Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Lifeguards are in demand across the country. As a result, many organizations offer free lifeguard training as a recruitment incentive. But does it work? Does it attract more quality applicants? Or does the upfront cost erode organizational profits that could be put to use elsewhere? In this session, we’ll examine the pros and cons of offering free training and help attendees determine what training options might suit their program best. Presenter:    Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

The process of designing a new facility is exciting, and the look and feel of a facility can make an amazing impact. This presentation explores why it is very important for designers and operators to work together through the design process. It doesn’t matter how big or small your complex might be, the critical points you learn will maximize your operations and manage costs. Presenter: Ken Handler, President, Global Management Amusement Professionals and Crystal Arreola, Studio Interiors Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

This webinar will focus on the topics of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We will discuss three common sub-topics within this area and best practices. This includes facility and programming accessibility, autism and sensory disorder population considerations, and inclusivity for members of the LGBTQ+ population. Presenter: Panel Category: Diversity and Inclusion, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Leadership is all about helping guide people on their career journey. This can and has been done in a number of different ways. There are theories about the best way to lead, the best leadership style, and how you can find your path as a successful leader. We often overlook our experiences as the ultimate teacher when coaching those experiences are what put us in a position to help lead our teams in the first place. Storytelling and experience sharing allows leaders to create an emotional connection with their team which helps them relate to the message. This presentation will talk about utilizing storytelling infused with theory to provide an entertaining and insightful glimpse into how to utilize your experiences to craft your stories. Presenters:  Dr. Michelle Rieger, Cleveland State University and Dr. Yvette Kell, University of Missouri - St Louis Category: Leadership / Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more