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Aquatic facilities in major metropolitan areas need to find proactive ways to show potential employees the value and benefits of being a lifeguard.

Tackling the lifeguard shortage: Sage advice for recruiting and retaining team members

November 23, 2018

Headlines from various news outlets across Canada and the U.S. this year have summed up what this author heard from aquatic facility operators on a weekly basis—a shortage of lifeguards exists within the aquatics industry. However, is this really the case?

Pool school: Private swimming facilities increase in popularity

November 23, 2018

After talking to longtime swim instructor Kerri Russell for the first time in June 2017, and hearing the passion she had for the swim school she wanted to build, as well as the children she taught, it was obvious to this author the project was not going to be a typical commercial pool design. Nor should it have been.

Certified to Serve: Raising the Bar in Aquatic Access

The art of aquatic fun: Creating inclusion on the splash pad

November 23, 2018

To ensure parks are hitting the mark when it comes to inclusion (i.e. maximum participation), one must examine the motivating impulse driving people to participate. This article takes a closer look at how to unleash the fun factor in a community splash pad when choosing products, organizing space, and knowing the audience.

The splash pad is equipped with water-dumping amenities and spray features, which included a water tower, splash umbrella, and misting water wickets.

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Center: The unique renovation of an 80-year-old pool

November 23, 2018

Rainbow Beach is the largest and oldest aquatic facility in Indiana. From 1937 into the 1960s, it was a summer destination for families throughout the state and neighbouring Illinois.

If this winter proves to be anything like last year’s, groundskeepers and property managers can expect to spend many hours keeping pathways and properties clear—even if it means having to remove snow multiple times per day.

Tips for purchasing and using snow throwers

November 23, 2018

If this winter proves to be anything like last year’s, groundskeepers and property managers can expect to spend many hours keeping pathways and properties clear—even if it means having to shovel multiple times per day.

Snow maintenance services: Best practices for meeting client expectations in property management

November 23, 2018

For the many contractors who stop working on projects after the ground freezes, snow removal and winter property maintenance can offer a money-making opportunity during what would be a typical shutdown period.

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Features

Tackling the lifeguard shortage: Sage advice for recruiting and retaining team members

Pool school: Private swimming facilities increase in popularity

Certified to Serve: Raising the Bar in Aquatic Access

The art of aquatic fun: Creating inclusion on the splash pad

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Center: The unique renovation of an 80-year-old pool

Tips for purchasing and using snow throwers

Snow maintenance services: Best practices for meeting client expectations in property management

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