Instructing
What does "games with aims" refer to?
Games that serve a purpose or provide the opportunity to learn or practice a skill
What are the four signs that should be placed at the end of the lanes during every lane swim?
Restorative, leisure, moderate intensity, high intensity
What are the requirements for the facility swim test?
On a weekday morning, what time do the pool doors open to the public?
5:15am
You should be checking this daily.
What is homebase and email?
T or F: Having a lesson plan prepared "in your head" counts as having a lesson plan.
False. Instructors must have a pre-written lesson plan for every lesson.
Two most important parts of a lifeguards uniform
What is a whistle and an aid?
False - It is NEVER okay to buddy guard. Infact you all signed a document acknowledging you understood the dangers and risks of buddy guarding and it is an immediate written warning if you are caught buddy guarding.
T or F: It is okay to doodle on daily logs, batherload sheets, aids etc.
False: We have to keep all records for 7 years and health unit actually asks to see them on a regular basis.
We dont have the money to keep replacing the aids that are getting damaged by people drawing on them or digging hole through them etc.
The method of communication we us to communicate with staff.
What is homebase?
T or F: Cleaning up the deck at the end of lessons is the responsibility of the On Deck Supervisor.
False: Each instructor is responsible for cleaning up after themselves at the end of the night. You can not leave until you have put away your equipment and lesson binder.
A patron has been swimming lengths you notice they begin to struggle to swim and are clutching their chest. When you arrive they are unconscious.
What is a Heart Attack/Cardiac/Angina victim?
T or F: Having your phone on the deck is aloud if you are using it for music.
False: You are NEVER aloud to have a phone on deck. Phones should be locked in a locker and not be on the deck at all.
Regardless of how you are feeling when you come to word when you are teaching lessons this is what you should be doing.
What is put on a smile? Fake it till you make it!
Kids are so excited to come to lessons you need to be energetic and welcoming when you are teaching.
Safety equipment every instructor must wear at all times.
What is a whistle and belt?
What is the minimum age and physical requirements to participate in lane swim?
13 years of age and be able to swim 200 meters continuously.
You woke up in the morning are aren't feeling well. You have a shift in 8 hours. What do you do?
Find coverage! Call your coworkers - You all need to get better at covering for each other.
Contact Sheryl and Aidan asap so we know what is going on.
These need to be completed every 2 hours and recorded.
What are pool test and bather counts?
Front lobby, staff room and outside.
Places where we can take our breaks?
Sheryl and Aidan's office is off limits. At no time should you be in there for any reason.
These should be used during every lesson to ensure the best safety supervision.
What are formations?
This needs to be filled out every time a lifeguard provided first aid assistance to a member.
What is an Accident report?
False: You can not sign a form for anyone unless you have seen them swim. You are putting yourself and the YMCA at risk.
All swim tests need to be booked through Sheryl and Aidan so we have a record of it.
Call Sean and notify Sheryl.
This should be entered into the system after every shift.
What is payroll hours?