Aquatic Risk Management Best Practices
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December 11, 2024
Description: Swimming pools can provide a wide range of fun for your community. They also provide a great deal of risk to your organization. Join us as our presenter shares his front-line experience of both operating swimming pools as well as serving as a risk consultant, trainer and investigator of critical incidents at aquatic facilities. Topics to be covered include:
- Recent claims and incidents.
- Risk management considerations prior to the start of the season.
- Preparing for camps visiting aquatic facilities.
- Answer questions.
Presenter:
Bill Hooker – Property/Casualty Program Development and Improvement Supervisor
Park District Risk Management Agency
Bill Hooker is the Property/Casualty Program Development and Improvement Supervisor for the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) and has worked for PDRMA for over 28 years. Bill facilitates, designs and delivers training programs and resources. He has also presented to numerous park/recreation state associations, risk pools and universities. In addition to his training responsibilities, Bill provides risk management consultation and accident investigation to PDRMA members and assists in risk management/legal/claims resource development.
For over 34 years, Bill has provided training, safety, risk management, human resources, and accident investigation services to public sector parks, forest preserves, cities and schools. Previous positions include the Safety Coordinator for the Wood Dale Park District, Safety & Training Manager for the City of Bloomington, IL and Risk Management Consultant for PDRMA.
Bill received his B.S. from Western Illinois University in Law Enforcement Administration and minor in Safety Education. He has a M.S. from the University of St. Francis in Continuing Education and Training Management.
Professional certifications and involvement include:
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for OSHA 10 & 30 General
- Associate in Risk Management- ARM
- Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist- CEAS.
Instructor for the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands (Indiana University) Playground Maintenance Technician Class PMT.
