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Upcoming Presentations

2010 National Aquatic Conference/National Aquatic Management School  - March 2010

"Lifeguarding, How Do We Want the Public to Perceive Us" and

 "Aquatic Management From Hiring, Training, In-service and Audit Inclusions and Documentation"

May 5-6, 2010

AFO Course in San Diego, CA

(click on the AFO link above for registration information)

May 15, 2010

Sioux Falls, SD ~ All Day Training for Lifeguards, Managers and Directors

May 21, 2010

WPRA Aquatic Seminar - De Pere, WI

Aquatic Risk Management - Hiring, Training, Supervision, In-Service, Audits Documentation, After Emergencies and What to Expect during Depositions and Trial Testimony

July 26, 2010

WI Municipal Summit, Green Bay, WI

3 1/2 hour workshop on "Creating a Champions Approach to Justifying your Department, Marketing and Sponsorships"

 
The following are either links to Information pertaining to the or articles that have been published by Juliene Hefter, founder of Safety First Aquatics, LLC.
Articles and Publications
 

  Juliene Hefter named to Aquatic International "Power 25"

* Click here to download PDF version

JULIENE HEFTER - VOLUNTEER

National Recreation and Park Association

Juliene Hefter takes her job seriously. “I’m very passionate

about the aquatic profession,” she says. “It’s our job as professionals to

inform people of safety, risk management, and liability.” She takes it so seriously, she’s putting measures into effect this year as president of the

National Recreation and Park Association’s National Aquatic Branch. Her goal is to bring more attention to the industry within the U.S., because she feels a lot of people outside the industry don’t perceive aquatics as a true

profession.

 

Part of her plan includes developing a certification course for managers, a program she first tried to develop as chair of the National Aquatic Management School. With such a program, professionals can learn to plan procedures, write staff manuals, run their operations, and engage in stronger risk management. She also wants to encourage veteran industry members to move up into more administrative positions, higher up within

Parks & Rec.

 

A competitive swimmer from childhood through her years at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, Hefter studied organizational leadership and quality during her graduate years at Marian College in Fond du Lac, Wis. She was always involved on the state level in aquatics and soon moved up the ranks to the national level. The 39-year-old deputy director of the Wisconsin

Park and Recreation Association also hopes that all the different associations within the industry will collaborate to create a consistent message in safety. “There are so many different levels of training and

opportunities,” she says. “I’m an individual that is big on

teamwork and cooperation.”

 

Her hope is that within the next 10 years, the various organizations will work together to lower the number of drownings and near-drownings by educating each other and their communities. For the past 10 years, she has tackled these issues by speaking at conferences on management, special

events, programming, staff training, sponsorship and team building.

 

No matter what she does, she strives to give aquatics professionals a sense of ownership in their titles. Providing them with additional training and education goes a long way toward doing just that. “I want to take care of those people,” she says. “We’re trying to make aquatic professionals as well rounded as possible.”

  Sponsorship Programs

  Sexual Harassment Training for Teens and Part-Time Staff

Aqua Tech

AquaTech is designed to prepare you to operate a pool or aquatic facility according to U.S. and international training requirements. Using a combination of online study and on-site competency testing, the AquaTech certification course offers a flexible alternative to classroom-only certification methods with the following benefits:
 

  • User-friendly, non-intimidating training. AquaTech helps you master the fundamentals of aquatic facility care through clear, simple explanations of the key concepts. Rather than just working through pages of math problems, you’ll learn the hows and whys behind the essential procedures, resulting in a more thorough understanding of the job.
     
  • Developed by industry leaders. AquaTech was designed with the help of experts who understand the changing needs of today’s aquatic facilities. These people include Robert Burrows, Tom Carrico, Robert Clayton, Juliene Hefter, Mick Nelson, Jill White, and Kent Williams.
     
  • Meaningful interactive online instruction. The course is more than just book content presented online. It takes students step by step through a typical work day to help them connect important concepts to real-world practice. Participants will work through interactive scenarios based around situations they’re likely to face on the job.
     
  • Outstanding study and reference materials. The AquaTech text features full-color photographs and reader-friendly elements such as margin notes, best practices tables, and step-by-step instructions for common pool issues. Included with each book is the AquaTech Pool Tool, a handy laminated reference card that features formulas, conversions, charts, and calculation tips. Both resources will be valuable tools even after the course is completed.

The AquaTech online course will teach you how pool systems work and how to maintain them, as well as how to diagnose, prevent, and solve common pool care troubles. You’ll also find information on reducing risk and increasing safety at your facility. After completing the course, you’ll have all the requisite competencies to successfully operate a pool or other aquatic facility.

Following successful completion of the online course, students take part in an instructor-led session. Successful completion of the instructor-led session leads to certification.*

*Certification requirements may vary. Some cities, counties, or states only require the online component for certification. Please consult your local code or contact us for details regarding requirements in your area.
 

Words of Praise

Becoming AquaTech certified is a great way for any aquatics, park or recreation professional to expand their career horizons. Pool management and operations are an integral part of many positions, and this certification will assist you with obtaining the necessary knowledge to operate a facility efficiently and successfully.

The online course that accompanies AquaTech is truly an interactive experience - it's not just a book and some math problems delivered via the internet. It virtually takes the student through the day to day experiences of a pool operator and the situations that may present themselves.

- Juliene Hefter, Deputy Director, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association

Audiences

An online and classroom course that leads to certification, which meets the regulatory requirements for operators of the physical plant aspects of a pool or aquatic facility. Also a reference for use by certified pool operators and aquatic facility directors and managers.

 


 

Juliene R. Hefter is the founder of Safety First Aquatics, LLC.



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