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AQUATICS CENTERS
space for the most important thing
we do - teaching swim lessons -
but the additional amenities and
features like water slides, the lazy
river, etc., go a long way in helping
the city generate more revenue and
achieve a higher cost recovery. "
Indirect Programs
The excitement generated by
unique aquatics features isn't limited
to free swim times; it also enriches
structured
swim
lessons.
Special features generate
interest because
they bring elements of
experience, challenge,
thrill and fun for individuals,
families and even
teenagers.
Special
programs, like
amenities
can be integrated into swim lessons
as a reward. For instance, allowing
participants to use the water
slide during the last five minutes
of a session for good behavior or
to celebrate advancing to the next
level adds an element of fun and
motivation for both students and
instructors.
This
approach also
applies to the professional development
of lifeguards and swim instructors
who can look forward to
utilizing these features during their
regular in-service training sessions.
Beyond attracting regular patrons,
the diverse and enjoyable nature
of these special features also can
appeal to potential staff members,
offering them a work environment
that is engaging, varied and more
interesting
than
traditional
swimming sessions.
Implementing
special
lap
features
doesn't necessarily mean a significant
increase in staffing requirements.
Communities often can find
a working balance and enhance
community
overburdening
the
engagement without
staffing budget
by adjusting the operational
hours of these features to times
when staff are more readily available,
which often coincides with
community peak times. However,
it's crucial to acknowledge that
introducing special features does
necessitate extra training for staff,
both initially and on an ongoing
basis. Planning for this training is
an essential part of the staffing and
budgeting process, ensuring that
the team is well-prepared to safely
manage these attractions.
Fostering Inclusion
Other special features have less
revenue-generating potential but are
equally attractive to a wide variety
of people from the community -
many of whom are willing to travel
a significant distance - including
amenities like moveable bulkheads,
beach entries and ADA ramps.
Aquatics facilities with swimming,
diving and water polo programs
benefit significantly from the use
of a bulkhead. Disparate programs
can operate simultaneously, benefiting
a parent with multiple kids in
Unique aquatics features not only enhance
open swim times, but also enrich
structured programs, like swim lessons.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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