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LOCAL COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES A starter Kit

LOCAL COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES A starter Kit. A recent recommendation in BSA Aquatics is the formation of a Local Council Aquatics Committee. The following material is a guide to aquatics committee organization, responsibilities and activities.

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LOCAL COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES A starter Kit

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  1. LOCAL COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES A starter Kit

  2. A recent recommendation in BSA Aquatics is the formation of a Local Council Aquatics Committee . . .

  3. The following material is a guide to aquatics committee organization, responsibilities and activities.

  4. On the contents slide click on the item you would like to explore in greater detail. You will return to the contents slide each time. Click “END” to end the presentation.

  5. LOCAL COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES GENERAL INFORMATION FORMING A COMMITTEE NATIONAL STANDARDS OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMITTEE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS END

  6. COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES GENERAL INFORMATION

  7. Council Aquatics Committees Local BSA aquatics programming and safety is enhanced when a council aquatics committee promotes activities, helps procure equipment and instructors, and provides guidance to unit leaders and council professionals.

  8. The formation of a Council Aquatics Committee is not necessarily a new concept…

  9. Many Councils already have a committee or a sub-committee which serves the same purpose…

  10. NATIONAL INCENTIVES • The National H & S and Program Committees have recommended that all councils form an Aquatics Committee… • National Camp Standards are also in place that include the Committee’s participation in camp aquatics planning and training….

  11. The committee’s purpose or responsibility is to oversee and support all aquatic activity within the council at all levels of scouting…

  12. COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES FORMING AN AQUATICS COMMITTEE

  13. Council Aquatics Committees Interested volunteers should check with their local council service center. Some committees have been active for years but need an influx of new members to remain viable.

  14. Council Aquatics Committees In other councils, the aquatics committee may not exist or may be inactive. In that case, an interested volunteer is needed to work with council professionals to generate sufficient interest to form an active committee.

  15. Council Aquatics Committees The following slides reflect a recommended sequence of steps in the formation of an effective Aquatics Committee.

  16. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee • PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER

  17. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 2. VOLUNTEER CHAIRPERSON

  18. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics CommitteeC 3. COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES

  19. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 4. DECIDE WHERE THE COMMITTEE FITS

  20. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 5. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

  21. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 6. ADVERTISE

  22. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 7. RECRUIT MEMBERS

  23. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 8. MEETING TIME AND PLACE

  24. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 9. COMMUNICATE

  25. Steps to Creating an Effective Council Aquatics Committee 10. ANALYSIS AND FEEDBACK

  26. COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES NATIONAL STANDARDS RELATED TO THE AQUATICS COMMITTEE

  27. NATIONAL STANDARDS • National Camp Standards for 2009 include the committee’s participation in the planning of summer resident camp aquatic programs and operations.

  28. NATIONAL STANDARDS • Mandatory standard M-61 reads in part: • “The following items have been reviewed jointly by the council committee supervising aquatics activities (preferably by the council aquatics committee) and the camp aquatics director and are available to the visitation team: . . .

  29. NATIONAL STANDARDS 1. Aquatic staff orientation and in-service training plans including aquatic skills development; effective training and lifeguarding skills and other safety procedures.

  30. NATIONAL STANDARDS 2. List of activities each aquatics staff member is qualified to supervise or teach.

  31. NATIONAL STANDARDS 3. Staff assignment process to meet the needs of each aquatics program activity.

  32. NATIONAL STANDARDS 4. Facility and equipment inspection and maintenance procedures.

  33. NATIONAL STANDARDS 5. Emergency action plans including communication systems.”

  34. COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMITTEE

  35. OBJECTIVES Each committee should establish reasonable objectives which guide it in the pursuit of its short- and long-term goals.

  36. OBJECTIVES The following objectives from one council are offered as an example

  37. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES  1. Promote Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat in all aquatic activities.

  38. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 2. Encourage units to promote aquatics by providing resources and training.

  39. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 3. Provide a process for units to conduct their own yearly swim tests

  40. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 4. Provide on-going training for adult unit leaders and summer camp aquatics staff.

  41. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 5. Encourage advancement in aquatics -- 2nd Class, 1st Class and aquatics Merit Badges.

  42. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 6. Promote Cub Scout aquatic activities.

  43. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 7. Provide a forum for discussion of policies and procedures relative to unit, district and council aquatics.

  44. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 8. Ensure that facilities and equipment are used according to agreed-upon standards.

  45. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 9. Develop resources for training and support in specialized aquatic areas -- kayaking, boardsailing, waterskiing, etc.

  46. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 10. Promote participation in aquatic high-adventure -- Northern Tier, Sea Base or similar.

  47. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 11. Coordinate with other agencies (Red Cross, YMCA, etc.) for joint programs or use of facilities.

  48. SAMPLE COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 12. Coordinate with other councils regarding programs and resources.

  49. COUNCIL AQUATICS COMMITTEES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  50. FAQ’s Why do we need another committee? • Where does the committee fit within my council? • Who should serve on the committee? • What are the responsibilities of the committee? • Where can we get help with issues, policies, etc? Back

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