Lifeguarding
According to the Red Cross, how old must someone be by the last day of the lifeguarding class?
15 years old
How tall do you have to be in FEET to not wear a life jacket during CAMP?
4 feet (48 inches)
What is the most important thing for swim instructors and water exercise instructors to do after their programs?
Clean up the equipment used during class
What is the most important task that you need to do during your 15-minute breaks or after classes?
Filling out trackers
According to Red Cross training, what is one of the most important things a lifeguard does before an emergency happens?
Prevents emergencies through effective surveillance and preventative lifeguarding
How long is the HAWK lap lane pool?
23.5 Yards
Costick offers several different categories of water exercise. Name four.
Adult Water X; Senior Water X; Senior Arthritis X; Water Dance; Shallow Water Aerobics; Deep Water X; Aquatic HIIT Mix
Are Youth 3 students safe swimmers in the deep end?
While they may have passed their shallow test, they are not fully safe across all pool depths
This program is divided into two intensity levels. The lower level is described as more relaxed and gentler in movement, while the higher level provides more vigorous exercise and challenge. Swimming is not required, but participants must be comfortable in the water.
Adult Water Ex
A lifeguard enters the water for a rescue but realizes the drowner is much stronger and more aggressive than expected. What should the lifeguard prioritize?
Their own safety while maintaining control of the rescue and using the appropriate rescue technique/equipment.
What are the ONLY two days at Costick that have lap swimming at 8pm-9:55pm
Tuesday and Thursday
What day and time does Fall 2, 2026 Registration open?
October 6th at 11 am
Red Cross lifeguarding training teaches many different types of emergency response. Name two.
Water rescue, extrication (rapid/spinal), CPR/AED, first aid, surveillance, emergency response, etc. Any two appropriate answers earn the points
A patron says, "I had diarrhea 10 days ago, but I'm completely fine now." Can they participate in water activities under the posted HAWK rules?
NO! The rules say to avoid water activity if you've had diarrhea or a contagious disease within the past two weeks.
Costick is described as having three specific facility features alongside its pool. Name them.
Locker rooms, private showers, and ADA accessibility.
What are the 3 Youth 3 & 4 teaching patterns for swim instructors during swim classes?
Circle Swim Pattern, Wave Pattern, Staggered pattern
What is the American Red Cross out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
Recognition and Activation of the emergency response system; Early CPR; Early Defibrillation; Advanced life support; Post Cardiac Arrest Care; Recovery
The HAWK rules specifically state that employees have the authority to enforce any policy that will help ensure what two things?
1) The safety or 2) the enjoyment of guests and staff
Besides swimming programs, what scuba-related organization offers classes at Costick? (Be Specific)
Sea the World Scuba Center.
What are ALL the Pre-reqs to be in Crocs beginner? (other than successfully completing Y-4)
1) Swim 50 yards front crawl; 2) Swim 50 yards backstroke with rolling shoulders and proper timing/placement of the arms; 3) 50-yard breaststroke with 3 sec. glide and flexed feet; 4) 25-yard butterfly with proper breath timing and 2 kicks, flip turn into wall and glide into streamline; 5) tread water for 1 minute without hands; 6) Shallow angle dive into streamline with dolphin kicks