The National Aquatic Management School (NAMS) has always offered the most current comprehensive training for aquatic professionals in the pool, waterpark, and beach industries. NRPA is excited to announce that the school curriculum has been enhanced in an effort to distinguish the school as a national certificate program, the Certificate of Aquatic Management (CAM).
NAMS Curriculum
NAMS will continue to provide a structured curriculum, and the essential tools and resources needed to perform the core duties of an aquatic management professional. The school curriculum has been developed in the following topic areas:
• Operations and Maintenance
• Finance and Budgets
• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Public Safety and Risk Management
• Programming and Event Planning
• Communication and Customer Service
• Positioning
NAMS Level 1
The NAMS Level 1 curriculum includes the following topics:
• Understanding the Fundamentals of Positioning Aquatics
• Understanding Preventative Maintenance
• Understanding the Fundamentals of Staffing
• Understanding Compliance Requirements
• Understanding the Fundamentals of Safe Aquatic Services and Risk Management
• Building Communication and Customer Service Foundations
• Understanding Programming, Planning, Marketing, and Evaluating Community-centered Programs and Events
• Understanding the Fundamentals of Budget Development and Management
NAMS Level 2
The NAMS Level 2 curriculum includes the following topics:
• Human Resources: Developing Communication
• Developing Policies and Procedures for Safety and Risk Mitigation
• Developing Communication and Customer Service Strategies
• Developing a Positioning Plan
• Developing Advanced Maintenance Solutions
• Developing and Managing Budgets and Financing
• Implementing Procedures for Compliance
• Developing Optimized Programs and Events
NAMS levels 1 & 2 are offered in a blended format that includes in person sessions as well as self paced online learning modules. The curriculum is offered in a combination of the in person and online learning.
The Certificate of Aquatic Management
NRPA is proud to offer the Certificate of Aquatic Management (CAM) program. In order to be eligible to receive the Certificate of Aquatic Management you will be required to have completed the following:
• Levels 1 and 2 of the National Aquatic Management School (including each the online and in person portions)
• Successfully pass the 50 question online CAM assessment with a 75% or higher
Individuals who have previously completed the school (2010 or before) will be eligible to earn the certificate as follows:
• Completion of the CAM application
• Demonstrate completion of the school with an NRPA issued certificate of completion
• Successfully pass the 50 question online CAM assessment with a 75% or higher
The CAM assessment will be available online via the NRPA Online Learning Center. NAMS Level 2 participants will automatically be enrolled in the assessment tool. NAMS participants who successfully complete the assessment will receive their Certificate of Aquatic Management within 4-6 weeks. The CAM does not have an expiration date; you will not be required to renew your certificate. However, you are always welcome to come back and complete the school again!
Find out about registration!
For additional info please contact NRPA, Beth Wickline, at bwickline@nrpa.org or 703-858-2148.