Daily Tasks
When should the Skill Tracker Request sheet be checked?
Every shift at least once!
The three rules that should be given at the start of every class
1) Feet on bench 2) Eyes and ears above water 3) No touching the silver box (black grate)
When does a swimmer blow bubbles?
Every time their face is in the water!
The barbell
What is the process for when an instructor needs time off?
Let Abby and/or River know what dates you will need off. Then reach out to staff and find coverage, once you find someone reach out to Abby or River and they will confirm.
Safety distances for every level
TT-B1, an arms length away at ALL times
B2 and up, no back turns & eyes on swimmers at all times
Where should a swimmers eyes look while swimming on their front?
At the bottom of the pool/ looking at the mirror
The new lesson structure for TT is the same as which other level?
Beginner
When an instructor has a no show lesson they can...
Work on updating FN, lesson plan, help w/ cleaning, pick up stuff around the facility, ask FD if they are not sure what to do
What are the three holds for swim-it back
Over the shoulder support, over arm support, holding onto instructors arm
If a swimmer does not want to fully submerge what can they do instead?
Cup pours, partial submersion, mouth or nose bubbles in a cup or in pool
These two skills are completely removed from TT
The location we keep side cams when not in use during a lesson
Octopus, Turtle, and Starfish; next to the skimmer with the cord over the key board. Whale pool side cam goes on top of the flow box
How many times should a swimmer try a skill per turn?
TT-B1, once with necessary feed back and mapping corrections
B2 and up, twice; once to go up, get feedback, swim-it back.
Where should a swimmers arms go while doing back skills?
At their sides, if doing safety backstroke arms they should be small arms, not going out to a 'T'
The new safety sequence skill for TT and B1 skill
Splash-in, turn to the mat, safety-exit OR monkey walk on mat to bench
The requirement for Formula Notes
1 note on the 3rd week of the month that reviews where in the level (if private what level as well) a swimmer is and what they still need to work on as well as any additional tips or advice.
If a swimmer does not understand a skill based off of hearing and seeing the skill what is the next step?
Mapping! Helping the swimmer by physically moving them to correct any incorrect form
Where should a swimmers arms go while doing front skills?
I1-I3, in streamline one hand over the other ears lined up with arms
The TT curriculum changed for what reason?