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Risk management is one of the most important aspects of aquatic management. Planning in advance and knowing what needs to be covered within risk management is imperative. Learn from a professional the steps you need to take and why. Presenter: Gareth Hedges, Redwoods Group Category: AqP Elective, Risk Management / Legal Liability .1 CEU Read more

At some point in a career path, employees will be promoted to a position in which they are responsible for areas outside of their own specialty. In this session, speakers will discuss skills needed to oversee staff who are experts in areas outside of their knowledge base. Topics will include management tools, scaling up personal skills, finding or providing resources, and developing skills of direct reports. 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

This session will cover the process of executing internal & external audits. Why they should be an important aspect of your operations. The types of audits that are available and how to execute them.  Presenter:  Wess Long, StarGuard ELITE, Ashley Wells & Bob Floyd, City of Austin Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

In the ever changing environments of aquatic centers during the COVID pandemic, leaders must challenge themselves to find innovative options for staff development, community partnership and mission driven programming. Attendees will discuss the evolution of aquatic center norms and work to define a new advocacy model for educating elected officials, staff teams and community members. Presenters: Cory Hilderbrand, City of Irvine, CA and Lydie Gutfeld, City of Mission Viejo, CA Category: AqP Elective, Leadership / Executive Development .1 CEU Read more

Join Alissa Magrum, to discuss how to "Tap into Your Why as an Aquatic Professional and Helping Reduce Burnout" during tough times with limited staff. Presenter:  Alissa Magrum, www.alissamagrum.com Category: Leadership & Executive Development - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Technology can help maximize all areas of operation. Maximize is a big word - the goal of this presentation is to help you find ways to increase sales and save money to the bottom line. Presenter: Ken Handler, Global Management Amusement Professionals Category: Operations/General, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more