Aquatics Section
Aquatics Chair: John Roche, CPRP, CPO

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 Bathing Code

New Jersey State Approved Certifications

NJRPA Aquatics Section 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

NJSSA Poster

Sample Safety Signage

Other Important Links

Aquatic Directors and Managers Facebook Group

CDC Fecal Response Information

Federal 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

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

Click here for the story

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.


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