Chapter 1. Aquatic Staff Management By Paul Fawcett Chapter Key Points: Methods for recruiting lifeguards Lifeguard retention strategies Lifeguard in-service training ideas Aquatic staff discipline Chapter 2. Staffing By Lee Yarger, Aquatic Coordinator, Parks and Recreation, Miramar, Florida Chapter Key Points: Aquatic staff job descriptions Aquatic staff qualifications Aquatic facility minimum staffing requirements Chapter 3. Administration of Aquatics By Nicole Distel, Aquatic Coordinator, James Madison University Chapter Key Points Record keeping Confidentiality Aquatic Staff files Chapter 4. Liability and Risk Management By Mike Miller, Aquatic Coordinator, University of Missouri, Kansas City Chapter key points: Definition of standard of care Explanation of facility inspections Suggested First Aid kit elements Explanation of aquatic codes and standards Chapter 5. Programming By Terri Elder, Aquatic Coordinator, North Kansas City Community Center Pool, Kansas City, MO Chapter Key Points: Programming mission statements. Programming administrative policies and procedures. Programming risk management.
Chapter 6. Working with Groups and Organizations By Chris Denison, CRSS Assistant Director, Informal Recreation and Aquatic Coordinator School of Northern Iowa Chapter Key points: Sharing aquatic facilities and programs Coordination between campus groups Hosting major aquatic events Chapter 7. Sport Clubs By Gary Pogharian, Aquatic Manager, School of Tennessee, Knoxville Chapter Key Points: Aquatic sport club consent forms Aquatic sport club emergency action plans Sport-specific risk management plans Chapter 8. Swimming Pool Chemistry Dr. Ralph L Johnson, Retired - former Chair, Sport Management Department North Greenville College, Tigersville, SC Chapter Key Points: Factors Affecting Water Chemistry Swimming Pool Filtration Swimming Pool Disinfection Appendices Aquatics Websites Aquatic Facility Accident Report Form Incident Report Form Employee Comment Card Lifeguard Substitution Form Program Registration Form Swimming Pool Chemistry Log Sheet Bather Load Count Remedial Maintenance form Lifeguard Pre-Employment Skill Assessment Sample Aquatic Facility Emergency Action Plan OSHA Biohazard Regulation Sample Aquatic Biohazard Spill Protocol Aquatics Biohazard Plan Aquatic Resources Sample University Aquatics Department Chain of Command.