NCAMA
The Northern California Aquatic Management Association is an organization supporting Northern California aquatic professionals and advocates by promoting professional career development, current safety practices, ongoing education, and networking opportunities.
Membership and Meeting Guidelines
Benefits of being a NCAMA Member:
· Educational Opportunities
· Networking with Area Professionals
· Professional Development
· Part-time Staff Trainings
· New Program Ideas
· Aquatic Safety Issues
· Three Major Surveys (safety classes, salaries, & program pricing)
· Ability to Ask Questions of Members
· Scholarship Opportunities
FREE membership is open to private and public organizations with an emphasis in aquatic programming, maintenance, and staff development. Membership in NCAMA is encouraged for all levels of employment (full-time and part-time) in aquatics. Attendance at a minimum of 2 meetings is necessary to remain on the active membership list. Completion of the annual Directory allows you to remain on the active email list. However, this does not get you all the benefits of being an active NCAMA Member.
The success of NCAMA is due to YOUR involvement in meetings, training, events, and steering committee assistance. It’s highly recommended that members get involved with the planning, promoting, and implementing of meetings and events. Request for agenda items are sent out two weeks prior to the meeting and agendas are sent out one week prior. A no-host lunch is held nearby after the meeting.
Sample Topics and Speakers:
· Critical Incident Debriefing
· California Aquatic Management School
· Facility Audits
· Aquatic Programming
· Recruitment
· Work Culture
NCAMA COMMITTEE 2024 MEETINGS:
Meeting locations rotate between the different membership agencies. Anyone is welcome to host a meeting. If you are interested in hosting, contact the steering committee. For any questions, please refer to the Steering Committee Members Section for contact information.
NCAMA Committee Meeting occur bi-monthly from 10AM - 12PM with a "no-host" lunch to follow.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 9, 2024
Sacramento Central YMCA
September 12, 2024
Location TBD
November 14, 2024
Location TBD
January 9, 2025
Location TBD
March 13, 2025
Location TBD
UPCOMING 2024 EVENTS:
June 14, 2024
Event: Total Guard Training
Time: 8AM - 12PM
Location: West Sacramento Recreation Center. City of West Sacramento
June 30, 2024
Event: Water Polo Tournament
Time: 6:30AM - 12PM
Location: Wackford Aquatics Complex, Cosumnes CSD
July 28, 2024
Event: Lifeguard Palooza
Time: 6PM - 9PM
Location: Steve Miklos Aquatics Center, City of Roseville
December 2024
Training: Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Reviews
Time/Location: TBD
January 31, 2025*
Event: NCAMA Workshop
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Location: Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, City of Roseville
*Date Subject to Change
CONTACT NCAMA:
Chair - Will Neville, City of Roseville
Co-Chair - Kevin DeFranco, City of Newark