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Author:   Paul Fawcett
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780990038733

ISBN 10:   0990038734
Pages:   170
Publication Date:   15 August 2006
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

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

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Paul Fawcett, MA, was the coordinator of the aquatic minor in the school of physical education at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, when he wrote and edited this publication. He has experience managing large state-of-the-art aquatic facilities as well as instructing future aquatic professionals. Mr. Fawcett has served the NIRSA as a member of the aquatic committee, including positions as chair and consultant for 5 years; he has also served on various regional and local aquatic and safety committees throughout his career. Fawcett's education includes a bachelor of science in physical education, specializing in aquatics, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master of art in recreation from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Additional aquatics training includes numerous instructor and instructor training authorizations from several national agencies. Mr. Fawcett has over 20 published articles to his credit.

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