Welcome
Welcome to the NJRPA Aquatics Section page. Below you’ll hopefully find important information & resources that can assist you and your team make recreational water safe for all who visit your facility. If you come across information that may be useful
Important Aquatics Information for New Jersey
New Jersey State Approved Certifications
NJRPA Aquatics Section Discussion Board
NJRPA Section Questions Discussion Board
Important Aquatics Industry Links
American Red Cross Aquatics Guidelines & Best Practices
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification
Aquatics Professionals & the Aquatics Professional (AqP) Distinction
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification
Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)
National Drowning Prevention Alliance – Water Safety Social Media Kit 2024
New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance
Important Aquatics Handouts
Other Important Links
Aquatic Directors and Managers Facebook Group
CDC Fecal Response InformationFederal Child Labor Law – Lifeguards – Information
New Jersey – Water Amusement Ride Code (N.J.A.C. 5:14A-12.1) – page 199 on the PDF
New Jersey – Youth Camp Information – Swimming Pools and Other Activities
New Jersey – Young Workers Information
New Jersey – Youth Camp Code (N.J.A.C. 8:25) – see section Waterfront Safety (Subchapter 9)
NRPA Aquatics Network Facebook Group
Redwoods Group – Aquatic Safety Resources
Redwoods Group - Documentation
CDC Guidance to Responding to Birds in and
Around the Pool
Important NJ Aquatics Contacts
Judith Leblein Josephs – JLJ Enterprises, President & Founder – jleblein@optonline.net
John Roche – Aquatics Section Chair – jroche@eastbrunswick.org
Cait Waxler – American Red Cross, Aquatic & Public Safety Specialist for New Jersey – cait.waxler@redcross.org
Bathing Suit Drive Information
Click here for the 2024 Bathing Suit & Goggle Drive
Donate Swimsuits, Goggles at Westfield Memorial Pool to Help Kids in Need
Congratulations to John Roche of East Brunswick Recreation
John Roche was awarded the coveted The Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award at the recent World Waterpark Association Conference in Las Vegas. John received this award due to his significant contributions to guest and employee safety in the water attractions industry. He was sighted for his dedication to educating the general public on water safety, through his work at Crystal Springs Family Water Park. John Roche is the third NJRPA Member to receive the Kelly Ogle Award, following Christine Palma of Ocean City Waterpark and Adventure Golf and Judith Leblein Josephs formerly of Summit Family Aquatic Center. Having three Kelly Ogle Award Winners is an amazing display of NJ’s commitment to water safety. John has been the Chair of the NJRPA Aquatic Section for the past several years and serves on the World Waterpark Association’s Public Sector Committee as Vice Chair. Congratulations John and thank you for all your do for the water safety community in New Jersey. |
The second Garden State Water Safety Summit was held in East Brunswick and brought 100+ Aquatics Professionals together to help prevent drowning incidents in the state. The event was organized by the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance, the NJ Recreation & Park Association and The Zac Foundation.
Click this link to view the Garden State Water Safety Summit 2.0