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Renovating an Aquatic Facility on a Shoestring Budget

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Presenter: Jennifer Hill

Tuesday, January 28, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1 Hour | 1 PHTA CEU | 0.1 IACET CEU

Summary

Join us for an enlightening exploration of renovating aquatic facilities with a focus on health, safety, and longevity, all while operating within budget constraints. In this presentation, we'll navigate through essential areas such as assessing facility needs, setting realistic goals, and maximizing space efficiency. Our journey begins with a thorough evaluation of your facility's current state, prioritizing upgrades that enhance health, safety, and user experience to ensure visitors not only return but also recommend your facility to others.

As we delve deeper, we'll discuss setting achievable goals and budget limits, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning to prolong the facility's lifespan. Through innovative approaches to space optimization and sustainable solutions, we'll demonstrate how to enhance functionality while minimizing long-term maintenance costs. Join us to discover how to create an aquatic environment that not only attracts visitors but also fosters a sense of community well-being, ensuring your facility remains a cherished asset for years to come.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the importance of prioritizing health, safety, and user experience in aquatic facility renovations, and learn how to assess facility needs to identify areas requiring immediate attention.
  • Learn practical strategies for setting realistic goals and budget limits to guide renovation projects, with an emphasis on maximizing space efficiency and incorporating sustainable solutions to ensure the longevity of the facility.
  • Explore innovative approaches to upgrading aquatic facilities within budget constraints, including optimizing layouts, integrating eco-friendly materials and technologies, and fostering community engagement to create vibrant and welcoming spaces that encourage repeat visits.
  • Learn how to prevent each type of accident and prevent accidental chlorine gas creation from negatively impacting our industry.

Presenter Bio

Jennifer Hill joined the WTI Texas team in 2023. She has a deep passion for aquatics and has worked as a swim instructor, swim coach, and lifeguard, and she has over 20 years of experience in aquatic operations management. Jenn has certifications as a CPO Instructor, OSHA 30, EMT-B, USA Swim Coach, Illinois High School Association Swimming Official, as an instructor in American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, and YMCA in lifeguarding and swim instruction. Jenn’s passion also granted her the opportunity to work on The WWA Safety Committee, The CMAHC Bylaws Revision Committee, and the Model Aquatic Health Code Committee. As a Project Manager, Jenn has the opportunity to help many clients through the entire process of designing their facility, oversee construction, quality control procedures, and continue to support clients as they begin operations. Jenn is the client’s primary contact throughout all project phases, actively maintaining the project schedule while exceeding client expectations.

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