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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

Stop investing all of your effort and energy into your In-service training. Start investing in "passive off-rotation training" to maximize your return on investment. This session will challenge you to rethink your training strategy and how you approach building confidence and competence with your aquatic teams. Learn how to find passive off-rotation training opportunities and build a culture of continuous learning. Presenter: Joey Rusnak, Lifeguard Authority 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: John Whitmore, CPRE, AFOI Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Programming and staff training are the mainstays of running and operating an aquatic facility. Learn the importance of these things as well as be provided with direction to ensure that everything runs smoothly in these areas. Presenter: Tina Dittmar, Aquatic Supervisor, Laguna Niguel Category: Programming & Staff Training, AqP Core Requirement .1 CEU Read more