Aquatic Position Statements and Corporate Policies
What must you do if you have a change in health status (e.g., injury, illness, pregnancy, etc.)?
Inform management promptly
What does a lifeguard have "final discretion" on?
Swim test outcomes
When responding to an accident outside the pool enclosure, should you still fill out an Accident Report?
Yes, if it is a non-medical emergency fill out an incident report instead
When is a shift in rotation considered "buddy guarding"?
When the conversation between the guards is impeding the safety supervision of the facility
What is the required PPE when adding Sodium Hypochlorite to a pool or wading pool?
Elbow length gloves, safety glasses, and rubber boots
Which washroom do individuals have the right to use?
The washroom which fits their lived identity
What would you do in the event of a solid pool fouling?
Email or text your ASUP, complete solid pool fouling clean-up procedure and make note of it in the yellow log book.
Do we, as lifeguards, still administer life-saving treatment to an unconscious victim with a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)?
Yes
What is the minimum number of lifeguards required on deck during a recreational swim?
2 or 3 (depending on your facility). You must follow health regulations and have an additional guard
Are Aquatic Services staff able to perform any duties in the chlorine room?
No, unless directed by your FO
What is the most important reason to wear a watch at work?
To track time-sensitive information during First Aid or rescue scenarios (vitals, AED shocks, EMS, etc.)
When would you deny access to the pool/ facility?
If a patron has a communicable disease, fails to comply with posted rules/ lifeguards, exhibits inappropriate behaviour, and/ or they fail to comply with the admission policy.
If a tornado warning was issued what do you do?
Clear the pool, secure patrons inside the building away from windows, act in a calm/ orderly manner, and wait for further direction (from your ASUP or management)
What are the guarding ratios for the number of patrons to guards, according to the COL policy?
1-125 (2 guards), 126-250 (3 guards)
When is it safe to reopen a pool after a solid fouling?
After 20 minutes as long as the chlorine is at 2.0ppm (the pool tests should be taken at three different areas of the pool)
What PPE is required to pickup and dispose of a sharp object at work?
Safety glasses, gloves, tongs, hand sanitizer, alcohol swabs, and a sharps disposal container
How many shifts are you allowed to miss each session?
No more than one teaching shift and two guarding shifts (unless approved by management or your ASUP)
How long do we have to wait to reopen after thunderstorms?
20 minutes after the last sound of thunder or bolt of lightning is seen
In the event that an IG has an "active" class that they can't manage themselves, who is responsible for team teaching with them?
The Pool Manager or Assistant Pool Manager
How does one properly remove soiled gloves?
By peeling them off from the inside out to eliminate any contact with the soiled side of the material
How many swimmers under the age of 13, who have passed the swim test, can a responsible person supervise?
1:4 or 1:8 (with lifejackets)
Is smoking/ vaping allowed within a pool enclosure?
NO!
In the event of an incident requiring police, do we have the authority to call the police on behalf of a patron?
No, but you can dial the number for them
How should you operate a rescue tube?
Secure the shoulder loop over your shoulder and chest. Do not drag it on the ground. In the event of a rescue, throw it in the water first.
Are any Aquatic Services staff members permitted in the mechanical room with bare feet?
No, closed toe shoes are required