Lifeguarding 101
What night is trash night?
Sunday night
You are snack bar. There is a passive drowner in the diving well which will require CPR. What materials (if any) are you responsible for and what rescuer are you?
You are responsible for the go bag + AED, you are the third/tertiary rescuer
You have just pulled a drowning from the water, perform an assessment and 2 rounds of CPR
Check breath by laying head over mouth facing the chest for 5-10 seconds, tilt chin, give 2 breaths, 30 chest compressions, elbows straight, hands interlocked + not touching chest, 100-120bpm, repeat once
What member is notorious for being allergic to keytags?
Steve Tumberello
What is the acceptable range for pH + chlorine levels?
pH: 7.2-7.8
Chlorine: 1-3 (recommended 2-5)
What is the pool's full address, and where can it be found if needed?
7820 Hayfield Road, Alexandria, VA 22315
Can be found next to the phone and front right wall of the office
A group of members have brought alcohol in the pool with them, but they have made sure to conceal them in koozies so no one can tell what they're drinking. Have they taken the necessary precautions in order to have alcohol in the pool?
No. Alcohol is allowed on pool grounds but never in the water or on deck
What is the most common anatomical airway obstruction?
The tongue
What two main attractions did the pool used to have when it was founded?
A slide and a high dive
What type of algae penetrates plaster and what are the two main reasons algae forms?
Black algae, poor circulation + low chlorine levels
Demonstrate and narrate folding an American flag
Fold it in half, and again with stars showing. fold it in triangles, with stars outward by the final fold
Are we allowed to suspend or cancel pool privileges based on inappropriate actions of a paying member?
Yes
What are some signs an symptoms of shock and what specific item do we have to minimize symptoms of shock?
Irritability, pale/cool/moist skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing, excessive thirst -> The emergency/shock blanket
Name the 3 previous Head Managers (not including Fin)
1. Emily Wilsey
2. Kieran Ferguson
3. Logan McLaren
What are the advanced reading tests and their acceptable ranges?
Total Alkalinity: 80-120
Calcium Hardness: 200-400
Cyanuric Acid: 30-50
Which of these things are allowed in the lifeguard stand?
-Sweatshirts -Shoes -Books -Burkes/slides -Snacks -Gum -Socks -Phones
None of them
Name 5 diving board rules
One bounce, one person on the board, swim to the ladder, wait for person to reach ladder before next jump, can't go off backwards, can't go off backwards, no cartwheels, no hanging on board, no goggles/floats, no general horseplay
A man has come up to you while you are standing on the pool deck, he is confused and having slurred speech. What do you suspect is the problem and what questions will you ask to confirm it?
Stroke, raise their arms and ask them to smile
Name every board member and their position
Lew Blocker: President
Christy Esteve: Vice President
Tom Ryan: Operations
Steve Redhead: Treasurer
Joe Belt: Membership
Becky Henderson: Secretary
Adam Jorjorian: Maintenance
Steve Kowalchick: Social event coordinator
Stephanie Schoennauer: Swim/Dive Rep
What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging?
Raise the chlorine level
How many lifeguard closing duties are listed on the cabinets in the office?
16
What are two things we are legally not allowed to open without?
Backboard with head piece and the landline phone
What is the most important piece of information the EMS will ask for when they respond to an emergency in which a patron is suffering from a stroke?
The time the symptoms started
Name the person who did each of these things (100 per correct answer)
1. Turned the pool green
2. Flooded the pool
3. Drained the pool
4. Hid fireworks in the pool attic
1. Fin Belt
2. Kieran Ferguson
3. Calvin Tankersly
4. Nick Genovese
According to the health department, what is the lowest flow rates for main and baby pool?
465, 40