POOLaide Webinar: Working with Different Generations in Aquatics
Katie Cleasby
March 8, 2021
The demographics of today’s workforce is changing and providing greater challenges for present and future leaders. Increasing number of generations are working together with differing communication styles, values, and knowledge. From “baby boomers, “generation “X,” “millennials,” Gen “Z,” and Gen “Alpha,” this presentation will cover the generations as each is unique and can contribute to the success of your aquatic’s organization.
Katie Cleasby is the Aquatics Coordinator at Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center in Loudoun County, Virginia. She has a background in Aquatics including lifeguarding and pool operation, teaching Physical Education, Athletic Administration and is currently working on her Doctorate Degree as part of the Executive Leadership Program at George Washington University. She has a passion for leadership, travel, lives a plant based lifestyle, and enjoys training for triathlons and marathons.
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Show Notes
00:00 Early start with Katie Crysdale
15:05 Welcome
17:07 Presentation
24:10 Traditional Generation
27:15 Baby Boomer Generation
30:39 Generation X
35:58 Generation Y/Millennials
40:40 Generation Z
46:55 Generation Alpha
1:11:00 Q & A
1:34:45 Conclusion
Resources
Lakeview Aquatic Consultants (Facebook Page)
Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP)
A Mighty Girl (Facebook Page)
International Women's Day post (Instagram)
Writing Techniques for Aquatic Professionals (2020 POOLaide Webinar)
Safety in the Pool Beyond the Head Count: Creating Safer Spaces in the Water for Trans Communities (2021 POOLaide Webinar)
Blind Girls Swim, Too! Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion in Aquatics (2021 POOLaide Webinar)
Transferring Practical Knowledge from Waterparks to Community Pools: Waterslides (2021 POOLaide Webinar)
Lakeview Aquatic Consultants (Instagram)
POOLaide 2021 Week 1 recap (YouTube)
Lakeview Aquatic Consultants (YouTube)
Kahoot
Dr. Morris Massey (Wikipedia)
Just Get it! With Morris Massey - Understanding Values and Generational Differences (YouTube)
Disney's River Country Waterpark (Wikipedia)
Fun & Motivating Your Aquatic Team by Joey Rusnak (2020 POOLaide Webinar)
The Intern (IMBD)
Process vs Product: the Knowledge Building Connection
HyroApps
A/B Testing (Wikipedia)
Ruth Lee Pool Rescue Training Manikin
Considerations for Aquatics Programs and Initiatives with Indigenous Communities (2021 POOLaide Webinar)
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA)
Person Centered, Person Directed Approach to Recreation Programming (2021 POOLaide Webinar)
