Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Choosing and Developing Aquatic ProgramsAquatic ProgramsDeciding Which Programs to OfferEnhancing Existing ProgramsEvaluating Program QualityDeciding When to Drop a ProgramSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 2. Managing ProgramsDeveloping Program PoliciesAccommodating Children in Locker RoomsPrograms for People With DisabilitiesOrganizing Program RegistrationOrganizing ClassesOrientationFirst Day OrganizationSupervising InstructionEvaluating Students' ProgressCollecting Program StatisticsWorking With Outside GroupsOutside Agency CollaborationsSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 3. Promoting Programs and Public RelationsYour AudienceKey Promotional PointsPromotional OutletsCrisis CommunicationsFacility ImageProfessional Marketing and Public RelationsSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 4. BudgetingThe Budgeting ProcessIncomeExpensesBreak-Even PointManaging a BudgetMethods of PaymentFiscal ReportsBasic Principles of Cash Flow ManagementFinancial Crisis PlanningMaking Major PurchasesSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 5. Developing StaffStaff PositionsVolunteersRecruitingInterviewing Potential StaffSkills and Knowledge EvaluationHiringSupervisionSchedulingIn-Service TrainingStaff RetentionCareer DevelopmentSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 6. LifeguardingLifeguard Position DescriptionLifeguard QualificationsUse of Noncertified Staff in an Aquatic EnvironmentLifeguard ProfessionalismTechnical Aspects of LifeguardingLifeguard–EMS ConnectionLifeguard Health and SafetyStationing GuardsSafety SystemsSpecial SituationsPreventing Disease TransmissionLifeguarding in Open Water EnvironmentsLifeguards and Law EnforcementJunior LifeguardsLegal Aspects of LifeguardingLifeguard CompetitionsSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 7. Managing Risks and Planning for EmergenciesRisk Management TheoryTypes of EmergenciesAlcohol and the Aquatic FacilityAreas of Special ConcernCodes and LawsAquatic Facility RulesEmergency EquipmentEmergency Reporting FormsDeveloping Emergency PlansInforming Next of KinDealing With Critical Incident StressLegal IssuesSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 8. Managing Water Chemistry and FiltrationCirculationFiltrationCleaning the Pool BottomWater TestingWater ChemistryDisease TransmissionWater TemperatureLanglier Saturation IndexCommon Water ProblemsPool Operator TrainingSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Chapter 9. Managing Facility OperationsSecuritySafety and Sanitation ProceduresContracted Maintenance and CleaningChemical SafetyElectrical SafetyFire SafetySpecial Attraction SafetyEquipment Inventory and MaintenanceFecal and Vomit Contamination Cleanup ProceduresSpas and Hot TubsEnergy ConservationWinterizing Outdoor Swimming PoolsRecord KeepingSummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyResources
Appendix A. Aquatic-Related AgenciesAppendix B. State Bathing Code Contact ListAppendix C. Aquatic and Safety Equipment SourcesAppendix D. Aquatics FormsGlossary of Aquatic TermsIndexAbout the Author