Brendan O’Reilly, Assistant Director of Recreation, has been elected Member-at-Large of the Aquatics Section of the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA). The two-year term begins this month. The Aquatics Section provides resources to aquatics professionals operating swimming pools, aquatics amusement facilities, and waterfronts in New Jersey’s communities.
Its mission is to provide education, networking, resources, and certification to pool operators to ensure healthy, efficient, successful, and vibrant aquatic facilities. O’Reilly earned his Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license from the National Swimming Pool Foundation in 2018, and his Pool Director certification from Making Waves Swim School in 2020. He has previously worked in several capacities at the Springfield Community Pool, including maintenance, lifeguard, and assistant manager. O’Reilly has also taught swimming lessons with Starfish Aquatic Club. In addition to NJRPA, O’Reilly is a member of Union County Recreation and Park Association.
