Safety Supervision
What are examples of appropriate aids to carry for each range of lessons (Preschool, SK1-5, SK6-10)
Preschool: turtle, noodle
SK1-5: noodle, kick board
SK6-10: noodle, kick board
* key here is you should not be using kickboards for the littles or turtles for the bigs.
How many times can you go down the water slide with each class?
Once
If Gill takes the boat out, then Kennedy uses it, then Cassidy uses it, then Kennedy uses it again, who puts the boat back?
Kennedy
At what time should you be finishing your lesson?
Minute 59 or 29.
Name 5 different formations and when you would use them.
circle, wave, semi-circle, stagger, square
What days are R/NR and Report card day and when are they due?
3rd last lesson and 2nd last lesson; before going in the water that day.
The single lane is typically set aside for what type of lessons?
Privates
If a child gives you a report card:
Where does it go?
What information must be listed on it?
1. Your TL’s report card binder in your folder name (black binder in the lesson cupboard in the guard room)
2. Level, Lesson time
You should always try to be between your kids and which pool feature?
The deep end
What do you do on waterslide day if only 1 kid in your class wants to go on the slide?
Hand them off to another class
3 classes are trying to share the pool space by the guardroom steps; a SK3/4, a SK1/2, and a Salamander class. Match each class to the space they should use in order to share the space effectively: steps, tot dock, wall.
SK3/4 - wall, SK1/2 - tot dock, Salamander - steps.
How long should you wait by your sign if no kids are showing up?
~5-10 mins - kids don’t always remember both you and the level they’re in so it minimizes confusion if you and the level sign are together.
When is an appropriate time to leave your kids in the pool alone?
Never. Not even to grab equipment. Bring them along :)
What should you do if it is RN/R day and a Child has attended your class less than 3 times?
Write No Show in the R/NR binder and make them a report card with a comment card that says “Did not attend enough classes to be properly evaluated”.
Flippers have been left out at the end of lessons!! Who should’ve put them away?
The instructor that used them - ideally get your kids to put their own fins away under your supervision.
What should you do if you have a child that does not show up for 2 lessons in a row?
Fill out the sheet inside the guard room door (Same applies for new kids).
What should you do if you know you can't be here for your lessons?
Find a sub!! make sure you are keeping the TL and bosses informed - they can help you with finding a sub but it is your responsibility!
When should you go line up for the slide?
When the TL opens it. Don't wait until the line is as big as possible to waste time.
What is the first thing you should do once your last lesson has finished?
Clean the pool deck! - It’s a team effort, put away everything and anything until it’s all clean:)
Name 3 things you can do throughout your lesson for a child who refuses to get in the water.
Continually check in on them, ask them to do small tasks (sit on the edge, blow bubbles, splash the water etc.), give them a toy, explain the games/drills to them so they are familiar with them for next time, move your class to them (do not move them to the class), *popcorn is often very effective at coaxing kids into the water.