Qualifications
How old do you need to be to work as a lifeguard?
16 years old
How many people do you need on deck to open the pool?
1 guard
What is the minimum standard for equipment that needs to be on the pool deck?
Reaching pole and throwing line
What is range must the pH be within on a daily basis?
7.2 - 7.8
How old do you need to be to work as a rec attendant/water slide attendant and what certification do you need?
14 years old with valid bronze cross and SFA
How many staff do you need to open any public pool?
1 lifeguard and 1 additional person (as back up, trained in CPR/SFA, and attends regular in service training)
What are 3 additional pieces of equipment that should be on the pool deck?
Rescue aids, emergency phone, #2 first aid kit, pocket Mack, gloves, spine board, o2, airways, AED
How many times a day do you need to test the pool water?
Twice dailly but most pools will do pool tests every 2-4 hours
What certifications do you need to hold in order to be a lifeguard?
CPR-C with AED or SFA (whichever is in the pool safety plan) NL, WSI, LSI (only for some cities)
What is the industry standard for opening the pool?
2 lifeguards
Name three items that are used for accessibility
Wheelchair, hand railings, lifts
What is the required chlorine level in a pool?
0.5ppm for a pool less than 30 degrees, 1.5ppm for a pool over 30 degrees
What happens every two years for every lifeguard?
They need to recertify their award before it expires.
What do you need to be able to see in the pool before it can be opened daily?
The pattern of the main drain or a black disk 150mm in diameter.
What are two items that should be in the evaluation kit?
Flash light, emergency blankets, high visibility vest, phone list
What is the parasite that we are worried about when liquid stool is found in the pool?
Cryptosporidium – It causes gastroenteritis which is very hard to kill once in the filter system.