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Community Center Challenges Part II

Don’t miss out on this great roundtable discussion that will include lunch on July 17 at the Bolingbrook Park District’s Annerino Community Center.
During this dynamic roundtable, we will discuss two main topics- Custodial issues and marketing of services. This roundtable is for anyone who has these concerns/issues. Come prepared to share. Registration can be completed [...]

Lifeguard Games - Baywatch Beware

It’s not too late to sign up for this year’s Lifeguard Games that will be held on August 4 at the Bartlett Aquatic Center.  This is a competition for Park and Recreation Agency lifeguards and junior lifeguards. Teams of 4 (2 male and 2 female or 1 male and 3 female) will compete in a series [...]

Community Center Challenges, Part 1

During this dynamic roundtable, we will discuss two main topics- Programming slow time within a rec center and facility security issues. Lunch will be provided. This roundtable is for anyone who has these concerns/issues. Come prepared to share. Please pre-register with IPRA. Registration Code#41-370-1260-999-4430. $10 IPRA member, $15 non-member.
WHEN:  Tuesday, April 24
TIME:  10:30am-12:30pm
REG. DEADLINE:  Thursday, [...]

Aquatic Supervisor Roundtable

This roundtable will have guided discussions involving: minimum wage increase, swim lesson strategies, motivational/incentive programs, recruiting staff, swim team, junior guarding, and beaches/waterfronts training and operations, along with other topics!  For more information about this event including egistration information please visit the IPRA Calendar at http://www.ilipra.com/Events/ListEvents.cfm?mode=month&month=4&year=2007
Date: Wednesday, April 4th
Time: 10:30am-1:30pm (lunch included in fee)
Location: Skokie Park District
              Oakton [...]

Basic Leadership Training

This training course is designed for pool managerial staff to help teach the fundamentals of running an aquatic facility. Participants will gain valuable training on dealing with issues pertaining to staff, patrons, facilities, Emergency Action Planning and Training, etc. Though this training will satisfy the Ellis and Associates requirements for “Basic Leadership Training”, it is [...]