At the Lifeline
What does the lifeline separate?
Shallow to deep
What do we go give the guards?
Number of children swimming
Should we dunk or throw children?
no
What could all children have for the pool?
Hats, Sunglasses, Slippers, Sunscreen
What should you collect at the end of every swim?
swim necklace and hang up life jackets
What should children not be doing on the lifeline?
hanging onto it.
What should we constantly be doing?
headcount and scanning the pool bottom, middle and surface of swim area.
what should we not do with children?
play with them while monitoring from deck.
Male Attire
Board shorts no denim
What should you go over before kids go into the water?
rules and expectations and see who needs a life vest
Children with what color bands should not pass the lifeline?
Green
what should we be on the lockout for?
breath holding or roughhousing and horseplay
What should we not turn while watching the pool?
our backs on any children in the pool
Female Attire
Bathing suit
What do children have to do before and after the pool?
Shower/ rinse off
If children are holding on to the lifeline what do we do?
Instruct them to let go or move away from the line.
what should we assist lifeguards with?
enforcing rules and addressing improper behavior
what should we not do with lifeguards?
engage in converstaion
Hair tie
Hair longer than shoulder length
What should you be doing at the pool?
follow/ reinforce all pool rules