In Service Training For Aquatic Professionals

This case study-based manual provides a variety of scenarios that aquatic staff could face at any time. The manual also includes a CD-ROM, which provides a template for creating additional case studies and a database tracking system to conveniently document and printout reports containing personal certifications, expiration dates, and training hours.As a lifeguard and trainer of lifeguards, you are responsible for ensuring that your aquatic personnel have the appropriate knowledge and skills to do well on the job. This case study-based manual gives you a variety of scenarios that your staff could face at any time. The user-friendly approach will guide you through the many case study training sessions provided. Achieving and maintaining superior-level skills and safety standards requires constant practice and attention, and these products in the E&A aquatics series are here for you to rely on. Includes CD-ROM.

DVD contains demonstration of basic stroke problems and corrections discussed in the book.

This offers directors of swimming pools and waterfronts complete guidelines for managing programmes and facilities. Illustrations, tables, charts, and forms make it easy to apply the ideas in the text to any situation. Plus, suggested activities in each chapter help new managers learn the ropes.

Discusses the history and techniques of swimming and diving, safety rescue techniques, and skills for a variety of aquatic activities.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in operation and maintenance of domestic water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DISTRIBUTION 3. STORAGE 4. VALVES AND HYDRANTS 5. I&C AND WATER METERS 6. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION

Lifeguard Training Activities and Games is a complete resource for aquatics managers or lifeguard supervisors responsible for conducting site-specific on-the-job training for lifeguards. The compilation of games, skill drills, activities, and guidance enhances training and conditioning of lifeguards and creates a high-performing staff. Throughout the book, the focus is on keeping activities fun and engaging to promote participation and ensure your lifeguards acquire the skills they need in order to take action in an emergency. The book contains more than 70 proven training activities divided into chapters by type of lifeguard skill. Each activity is short enough to be part of an in-service or class warm-up session. Most have variations, allowing for continued challenges of participants' performances through increasing levels of difficulty. The drills, games, and activities improve lifeguards' -general aquatic skills and physical fitness; -surveillance, emergency response, and rescue skills; and -teamwork and problem-solving skills. With this knowledge and training, you will be able to develop and maintain a high-performing lifeguard staff. Certification as a lifeguard is the first step in the overall training process. The real training begins on the job, and the responsibility for that training is left to the aquatics manager or lifeguard supervisor. Lifeguard Training Activities and Games makes that training fun, engaging, meaningful, and practical.