As summer draws to a close, you're likely facing the challenge of balancing summer employees returning to school with keeping your aquatic facilities open. How do you ensure safety — and fun — as the last weeks of the season draw to a close? According to PDRMA members, you plan early, schedule wisely and use checklists.

Ryan Hays, Aquatics and Tennis Manager, Champaign Park District, says, “We start prepping the first week of August for our close, making a checklist of tasks along with a timeline for them. Dividing tasks between departments also helps. Our Certified Pool Operator and his crew handle the maintenance side of closing the facility...

The deadline is approaching for your agency to complete and submit SMART goals for 2024-2025. “The risk profile varies from member to member, so risk management goals must be individual as well,” says Tim Lenac, PDRMA Risk Management Services Supervisor. Creating goals that are SMART — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound — is the key to addressing your agency’s specific risk management needs.”  

Members must complete their applicable SMART Goal Action Steps by their assigned deadlines, and they then have 90 days to develop their next SMART goals. In addition, agencies need to complete their assigned target forms (Injury Prevention and/or Fleet) and all agreed-upon activities by Dec. 1 to be eligible for the third Risk Management Review incentive...

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Whether it’s a refresher course or your first time in a class, training is a guaranteed way to learn risk management and safety best practices...