VCB
On every level page of the VCB, you'll find these four steps to effective teaching
Explanation, demonstration, practice, feedback
This standard sets the time frame within which a lifeguard should be able to scan their zone and reach a guest in distress
The 10/20 protection standard
Take a deep breath. This friend reminds us that anxiety is normal and that we have an action plan to make every swimmer feel comfortable
Jitt
It's more than just fun, diving for rings is an end goal in this level
Glider 3
If you are unsure about whether to react in a situation, this phrase reminds lifeguards that it is better to be safe than sorry
"If you don't know, go!"
It's all in the name! Lulu represents this key component of practice makes progress
Repetition
"My baby just turned 1..." In that case, this class level is best for you and your swimmer!
Mini 1
When scanning the pool, keep your eye out for this object. It's part of our internal vigilance awareness test
Red ball
All of our teachers are awesome! This friend reminds us that teacher turnover is a normal part of progressing through our program
Freeya
In purple week, we might see swimmers wearing fins doing this underwater skill
Streamline flutter kicking on stomach
Lifeguards can DEAL with difficult situations by remembering that the letter 'E' in the acronym stands for this
Evaluate (alternatives)
30-minutes is just the right amount of time to build skills and keep a swimmer's attention, this friend reminds us
Sloan
Check your lane basket for this tool. Your Pro 1 swimmers will need it for the ear on shoulder drill
Noodle handle
Don't plug your ears! Two long whistles blasts in our facility means this
Major emergency
Besides Bubbles, this friend was the first released by Goldfish
Jitt