AOAP DIRECTOR’S SCHOOL

THU, FEB 15, 1-5 P.M.

FRI, FEB 16, 8 A.M. -5 P.M.

SAT, FEB 17, 8-11 A.M.

AOAP Board Members, Jim Wheeler, Ruby Newell-Legner, Pete DeQuincy, Shawn DeRosa, Bob Kappel, Dewey Case, Lake White, Jill White, and Dr. Regina Lewis

Fees: $434 for members, $534 for non-members ($50 discount if Attendees may register for this as a stand-alone offering or in conjunction with the AOAP conference. Includes 1.4 CEUs - Three-day Workshop

NEW in 2024 - Year 1 and Year 2 options! Year 2 is open to those who successfully completed Year 1 or possess an AqP designation plus 5 years of full-time experience in aquatics.

The AOAP Director’s School is designed to provide a broad overview of aquatic facility operation, management, and staff training. This three-day workshop is designed to provide education to individuals of all levels of aquatics management such as: Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, and Pool Managers. The course will cover topics including operations, building an effective team, increasing retention, presentation skills, building the guest experience, staff training, legal considerations, pool chemistry and facility maintenance and code compliance, and leading for success. Upon successful completion, individuals will have developed a strong understanding for aquatics operations, programming, and staff training, and will be better prepared to advocate for their facilities. Fee includes manual (received on-site) and handouts. Dinner on Thursday, Lunch on Friday, and a light breakfast on Saturday.

YEAR 1 - DIRECTOR’S SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024; 1-5 P.M.

Welcome, Introductions, and Overview; 1-1:45 p.m. (AOAP President, President-Elect and Past President)

Building an Aquatics Team; 2-3:15 p.m. (Jim Wheeler)

• Hiring

• Onboarding

• Staffing models

• Supervising

Increasing Staff Retention and Essential Presentation Skills; 3:30-5 p.m. (Ruby Newell-Legner)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024; 8 A.M.-12 P.M. AND 1-5 P.M.

Aquatics Staff Training; 8-10 a.m. (Pete Dequincy)

Legal Considerations; 10:15 a.m. -12 p.m. (Shawn DeRosa)

• Safety

• Staffing

Pool Chemistry and Facility Maintenance, 1-3:30 p.m. (Bob Kappel)

Aquatics Programming; 3:45-5 p.m. (Cory/Craig/Courtney)

• Programming

• Facility operated

• Cooperative

• Events

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024; 8-11 A.M.

Leading for Success, 8-9:45 a.m. (Dr. Regina Lewis)

Lessons learned roundtable, 10-10:30 a.m.

Wrap-up and group photo, 10:30-11 a.m.

YEAR 2 - DIRECTOR’S SCHOOL

NEW in 2024 - Year 1 and Year 2 options! Year 2 is open to those who successfully completed Year 1 or possess an AqP designation plus 5 years of full-time experience in aquatics.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024; 1-5 P.M.

Welcome, Introductions, and Overview; 1-1:45 p.m. (AOAP President, President-Elect and Past President)

You’ve had a drowning: What’s next?; 2-3:30 p.m. (Shawn DeRosa)

• Dealing with the press

• Giving a deposition

• Staff assistance

Aquatics Advocacy; 3:45-5 p.m. (Cory/Craig/Courtney/Jim)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024; 8 A.M.-12 P.M. AND 1-5 P.M.

CMAC, 8-10 a.m. (Dewey Case)

Intentional Communication for the Transformational Leader; 10:15 a.m. -12 p.m. (Dr. Regina Lewis)

The Art of Auditing; 1-2:45 p.m. (Jim Wheeler)

Enhancing the Guest Experience, 3-5 p.m. (Ruby Newell-Legner)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024; 8-11 A.M.

Staff Inservice Development for Seasonal and Permanent Staff; 8-9:45 a.m. (Pete Dequincy)

Lessons learned roundtable, 10-10:30 a.m.

Wrap-up and group photo, 10:30-11 a.m.