Levels & Skills
Lifeguard Scenarios
Lifeguard Acronyms
Misc.
General Goldfish Information
100

What are the 4 steps of effective teaching? 

Explain, Demonstrate, Practice, and Feedback 

100

how many whistle blows would indicate a major emergency? 

2 LONG whistle blows 


100

What does EAP stand for? 

Emergency Action Plan 

*Bonus point if you can name the 3 locations they are found*

100

What is the 10/20 standard rule of protection? 

10 seconds to identify the GID & 20 seconds to respond 

100

What age range do we teach for swim lessons? 

4 months to 12 years old 

200

What is the LAST level where we practice a "fun skill"? 

GLIDER 3! 

*Pro 1 & Pro 2 practice continuous circle swimming*

200

How far must a GID be from the water when extracted? 

6 feet from body of water 

200

What does RICE stand for? 

Rest 

Ice

Compression 

Elevation 

200

What are the general steps for a nosebleed? 

1. Glove up
2. Get tissues or gauze to stop bleeding
3. Have guest pinch the bridge of their nose and lean FORWARD
4. Check every 5 minutes and replace bloody tissue until there is no more bleeding
5. If bleeding worsens or does not stop notify guardians and CALL 911.

200

What is the price point for our GROUP lessons? 

$31 per lesson 

300

At what level do we start introducing Treading and for how many seconds? 

Glider 2 for 30 seconds 

300

What are the ratios for rescue breathing for ADULTS? 

1 breath for every 5 pumps 

300

What is the acronym we use for internal bleeding such as bruising? 

RICE 

300

What type of drowning occurs when the victim struggles quickly and silently beneath the surface of the water?

Passive Drowning 

300

What is the name of the program we have for our kiddos with special needs? 

Golden Learners 

400

What drills are included in a Pro 2 GREEN week? 

Reminder: There are 2 strokes we focus on during this week, and you must name ALL the drills

Butterfly Drills 

- 1 arm drill 

- Thumb tip drag drill 

Backstroke Drills 

- 6 Beat kicks 

- 1 stroke & 6 Kicks 

400

What rescue technique is used for a guest on the surface of the water facing away from you?


Rear Hug 

400

What does the Acronym DOTS stand for?

D - deformities
O - open wounds
T - tenderness
S - swelling

400

What are the zones of protection when we have 2 lifeguards? 

Primary Guard - Half of the pool closest to the mural 

Secondary Guard - Half of the pool closest to the window 

[Pool is divided vertically] 

400

What teaching style is our entire curriculum based on? 

Hint: There is a poster about it in Jovon's office

The Science of Swimplay 

500

What are the End Goals for a child in a Junior 1? 

Must state whether each skill is assisted or unassisted 

Dips (A) 30 seconds 

Superman Glide (U) 5 ft 

Sea Otter (A)  5 seconds 

Octopus (A) 5 seconds 

Pulling Paddles (U) 5 ft 

Simple Rollover Breath (A) 

500

What is the rescue technique used when a guest is actively in distress on top of the water facing towards you?


Front Dive

500

What is the acronym and the meaning of the word we use when recognizing and caring for a stroke victim?

F- facial droop
A- arm weakness
S- speech Difficulty
T- time to call 911

500

This medical device is designed to analyze the heart and deliver electric shocks to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm, what is it? 

AED - Automated external defibrillator


500

What other programs do we offer OTHER THAN swim lessons? 

Family Swim, Birthday Parties, and Jump Start Clinics 

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