Pool Rules
What kinds of equipment are not allowed in the deep tank?
Floating equipment
How long is our shallow tank?
37m
How often do pool chemicals need to be tested?
Every 2 hours
Can you jump from our guard chairs?
No
Does our pool use liquid or gas chlorine?
Gas
When do we cap the deep tank?
30 patrons
How deep is the deep tank?
7 feet
Given the size of our pool, how many lifeguards need to be up at the if there are 25 people in the deep tank and 75 people in the shallow tank?
4
What are the three scanning patterns?
Arcing, starburst, ZigZag
What are the 3 jumbo freezie colors in the fridge?
Red, Orange, Purple
When do we close the slide in the deep tank?
25 patrons
Draw the rotation for rec swim (4 guards up)
Deep tank - roving the perimeter
What is the minimum FAC for an outdoor pool?
1.0 ppm
List 3 reasons why we rove - they must be in the answer to count
1. stay in closer verbal & physical contact with patrons
2. closer to problem locations
3. monitor several locations closely
4. blind spots
5. Missing person
6. staff communication
7. glare
What does Ben have in the back of his phone case?
A pokemon card
Where can you find a list of tasks to be completed during your shift?
White board on the guard room door
What is the address of our pool?
825 Valetta St
How far away do you need to be from the black disc when checking water clarity?
9m
What are the 3 approaches to supervision (types of coverage), and which do we use here?
Intensive - zones
Extensive - global, everyone watches the whole pool
Combined - both (THIS IS WHAT WE USE)
What province did Lauren go to Law school in?
BC
Where are camp kids with orange wristbands restricted from swimming?
Middle of shallow tank & deep tank
What material is the slide made of?
Fibreglass
Why does bather load need to be tracked?
To determine how much make up water is added to the pool each day (15L/bather)
What documentation filled out by a head guard helps ensure guarding compliance?
Lifeguard Checklist
How many blue tang (dori fish) are painted on the mural?
3