Roy Fielding

EDUCATION:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 1975-1977 MA
Physical Education            
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 1970-1973 BA
Physical Education and Health 
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1978-present
          Coordinator for the Exercise Science Degree               Program
          Senior Lecturer Department of Kinesiology
          Director of Aquatics  
The University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1988-1992
          Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving           Coach
The University of Northern Iowa, 1977-78
          Instructor of Physical Education
          Assistant Men's Swimming Coach
          Head Men's Diving Coach
The University of Northern Iowa, 1976-1977
          Graduate Assistant in Physical Education
The University of Northern Iowa, 1975-1976
          Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs
The City of Ames Iowa Parks and Recreation 1973-1975
          Director of Aquatics 
 
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH:

1. American Red Cross Lifeguard Development Team for the revisions to the Lifeguarding course and associated products 2004- 2006 2009 - 2010
2. American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Development group for the new Lifeguard Management Course and Manual 2002 
3. American Red Cross Lifeguarding Advisory group for the new Lifeguarding manual, Lifeguarding Instructor Manual, and Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Manual 2001
4. The National Swimming Pool Foundation reviewer for the New NSPF Certified Pool Operator Manual 
5. Developed "The Pool Professor Version 3.5 and The Pool Professor 2000” software applications used in the management of aquatic facilities 1993-2008, now being used in over 20,000 aquatic facilities and in at least 26 foreign countries. The rights to software were sold to a British company (Palintest, LTD.) in January 2008.
6. Fielding, Roy R.  (1983). A Cave or My Tomb, Skin Diver Magazine, Sept, 83 pp. 110-112. 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• American Red Cross
• American Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
• Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
• PADI Master Instructor Review Committee (PADI) 
• National Spa and Pool Foundation (NSPF) 
• Professional Pool Operators of American (PPOA)
  

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Named to the Power 25 in the Aquatics International magazine in 2010
• University of Northern Iowa School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Service's Hall of Excellence (2008)
• University of Northern Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame for Swimming (2007)
• Received the Lifetime Achievement – Advising award for from the University of North Carolina Charlotte Student Affairs division (2007)
• Named one of three volunteer representatives for the National American Red Cross to the United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition (2006-present)
• Named to the National Headquarters American Red Cross Advisory Council for First Aid, Aquatics, Safety and Preparedness (ACFASP) (2006-present)
• American Red Cross National Headquarters Advisory Council for First Aid, Aquatics, Safety and Preparedness (ACFASP) Mid-Atlantic Service Area Liaison (2006-2008)
• Named in 2004 as one of 100 outstanding aquatic leaders in the country by a U.S. Water Fitness Association / Aquatics International Magazine
• National American Red Cross Advisory Committee for Red Cross Lifeguarding Program 1999-2006
• Member of the American Red Cross, United Stated Lifesaving Association, and YMCA Committee on joint research in aquatic safety (2002-2003)
• Scuba Diving Instructor of the Year for the State of North Carolina, presented by the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association 2000
• Undergraduate Teacher of the Year University of North Carolina Charlotte College of Health and Human Services 1999
• 40 year Service Award American Red Cross
• 30 year Service Award Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
• Past President of NCAHPERD Recreation Association
• Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year Atlantic States Conference 1990
• Women's Swimming Coach of the Year Atlantic States Conference 1990
• Women's Coach of the Year Southern States Conference 1992                  
• Outstanding College Athletes of America 1973 
• James Witham Award, "Outstanding Swimmer"  University of Northern Iowa 1973

PROFESSIONAL AQUATIC CERTIFICATION OR POSITIONS:

• National Advisory Board Member for the Professional Pool Operators of America (PPOA) 
• Aquatics Facility Operator Instructor (AFOI) for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) (until 2007) 
• Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) (until 2007)
• Certified Pool/Spa Operator Instructor (CPOI) for the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)
• Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) for the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)
• Professional Pool/Spa Operator Instructor (PPSOI) for the National Swimming Pool Institute (NSPI)(until 2007)
• National Advisory Committee member to the American Red Cross for Administration and Implementation of the new Lifeguarding program
• State of North Carolina Swimming Pool Rules Review Committee 2002-2003
• Water Safety Instructor Trainer (ARC) 
• Water Safety Instructor (ARC)
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (ARC)
• Lifeguard Instructor (ARC)
• Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
            Former PADI Course Director
            Master Instructor
            Master Scuba Diver Trainer
            Master Instructor Review Committee 
• Member of the American Red Cross Greater Carolina Chapter Water Safety 1983 to the present – Chairperson 1983-1988, 1992-94, 1998-1999
• Board of Trustees for the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association 
• Board of Directors for the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association
• President of the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association (2002-2008) – a not for profit corporation for the advancement of scuba diving with over 1000 members

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• Exercise Science Program Coordinator for the Department of Kinesiology
• Coordinate swimming lessons for the children of the Faculty, Staff and Students of UNC Charlotte. (1996-2005)   
• Town of Mint Hill, North Carolina Planning Board 
• Certified more than 500 American Red Cross Water Safety and Lifeguarding Instructors
• Certified over 8500 students in scuba diving 
• Conducted more than 200 scuba diving field trips
• Trained over 7000 Swimming Pool and Spa Operators