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New pool supervisor plans new programs
Scuba diving, lifeguard certification among upcoming offerings
Aaron Beswick Northern News Services Published Thursday, December 9, 2010
How about ... awesome.
That's Leslie Adlington's opinion and that's why she's bringing scuba diving to Inuvik early in the new year. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors certification is obtained in three parts - theory can be done online, practical skills will be taught with equipment provided and professional instructors at the Midnight Sun Complex pool, and open water dives can be completed locally during the summer or students can take a letter with them down south on vacation. Adlington will be a familiar face at the complex until July - she's been hired as the fill-in pool director. "It's an absolutely amazing facility," said Adlington of the Midnight Sun Complex. "There's a lot of amenities here." Another priority for Adlington is to get more lifeguards for the complex. She plans to start Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross level swimming courses which can be taken as a condensed one or two weekend program or spread out over a regular weekday instruction schedule. Graduates of the program can then take their National Lifeguard certification. "There are employment opportunities here for lifeguards as many of our lifeguards are going to graduate soon," said Adlington, who brings 35 years experience to the position. She comes to Inuvik from Edmonton where she worked as an aquatic assistant at the University of Alberta. Previous to Edmonton, she worked in Yellowknife and at many pool facilities around Alberta. Beyond new programming and regular swimming hours, programs such as Aquafit classes and swimming lessons will be maintained. She's also planning special events for Valentine's week and an Easter egg hunt. "It's tempting to get into a lot of sedentary activity this time of year," said Adlington. "But this is a warm alternative. We have a staff here that is very proud of their facility, helpful and professional. So we're encouraging everyone to come by and enjoy this wonderful facility."
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