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Keeping training interesting and fun is a big part of helping staff gain the most knowledge and information. This session will discuss how to implement a variety of activities and games - each with a specific learning objective - within your training program. Presenter: Susan Grosse, Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Development Category: Programming & Staff Training, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Mermaiding is one of the hottest yet controversial trends in aquatics. Take advantage of this hot new trend to increase water safety education in your community by expanding your reach and increasing your programming revenues. Keeping water safety at the forefront, we will explore programming options from parented, to camps, to clubs and even fitness classes. Join Dominique as she explores all things mermaid, mermen, and even shark week! Presenter:  Dominique MacDonald, Your Better Life Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Our Mermaid swimming class launched in summer 2015 as a fun way to improve how we taught a swim lesson skill many of our participants were struggling with. Through a process of research and development, my Aquatic Team members and I created our very own Mermaid program. Since that time, Mermaid Swim has become quite the rage but it is also controversial due to safety concerns. Learn about the resources now available to start your own program. Presenter:  Renee Vanselow, City of Greenfield WI Parks & Recreation Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Good maintenance at an aquatic facility may be most visible in its clean, appealing environment. This is not an accident. It is done through careful attention to a planned maintenance system. Planning the day to day work, planning equipment maintenance, and planning for large maintenance projects or equipment replacement are the building blocks of effective maintenance planning. Develop the plan based on the facility and equipment while keeping an eye out for changes in legislation and current events. Good planning is all about staying one step ahead of change so an operator can have prepared options when change becomes necessary Presenter: Jody O’Grady, Taylor Technologies Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Networking is how you, as a professional, build on the knowledge you obtain from a combination of schooling, job experience, and educational experiences. The appeal of networking is just that, to obtain knowledge and make professional and social contacts. Meeting new people and building relationships is easier when you are comfortable approaching individuals and being approachable. This networking session will teach networking techniques in a safe, non-threatening forum. After you’ve practiced and honed your skills, you will then be able to network without fear or anxiety. Presenter: Juliene Hefter, Executive Director/CEO, Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP); Owner, Safety First Aquatics LLC Category: Leadership/Executive Development, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

The Note & Float Campaign is aimed at preventing drowning at aquatic facilities throughout the country. The program targets parents with children who cannot swim. The heart of the program is first identifying all non-swimmers who enter the facility, and then “floating” those swimmers with an appropriately sized lifejacket. This vitally important and much-needed program will prove to be a real lifesaver at pools and water parks around the country. The reason for the development and release of the Note & Float program is simple: too many non-swimmers are needlessly drowning at lifeguarded facilities and too much finger-pointing is aimed at responsible parties. The implementation of the free program is easy. Presenter: Tom Griffiths, Ed.D, Aquatic Safety Research Group and Shawn P. DeRosa, J.D., DeRosa Aquatic Consulting Category: Drowning Prevention, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more