LIFEGUARD STUFF
The proper way to hold a guard tube is?
The strap around shoulder, extra strap in hand, holding tube with hands to arms
Lifejackets can be worn on this one-feature
Who at the pool can perform first aid?
Everyone. All staff should be first aid and CPR certified.
You should show up to your shift in this time frame?
15 min early - when your shift starts
A child who is 47.9 inches wants to go down the big slides, what do you do?
Don't let them go as they're too short. If they complain get a manager/supervisor.
What is lifeguard whistle communication?
1 blast - getting the attention of a patron(s)
2 blasts - getting the attention of another lifeguard
3 blasts - activating EAP
1 long blast - clearing the pool
Goggles can be worn on these features
NONE of the Features, goggles can easily fall off one's head or worst case scenario even pop out one's eye.
How much blood is considered life-threatening bleeding?
About 1/2 of a a soda can, 4 fluid OZ
What time should pool deck staff begin to go to their stands?
before xx:57
This government agency must certify all floatation devices
THE USCG, United States Coast Guard
What are the 6 "chairs" with a 360-degree zone
2,3, 7, 11, A-tower, b-tower
These must be used the whole time while on the Lilly pads.
The ropes/cargo net.
Injuries that do not require EMS/911, mainly minor injuries including stings and non-life threatening bleeding.
A first-aid situation
Effective walkie communication involves.
• When using a two-way radio, you cannot speak and listen at the same time, as you can with a phone.
• Do not interrupt if you hear other people talking.
• Do not respond if you aren't sure the call is for you.
• Wait until you hear your call sign to respond.
• No unnecessary chatter. (keep clear for job-related communication and emergencies
Timecards are due by this date/time.
Midnight on the last Sunday of the pay period.
What is the appropriate time to give someone a break from the jumps/zipline
Breaks should get progressively longer. 15 min, zipline breaks should not be given right away.
This resource is useful if you have questions about rules, policies, or procedures at the pool.
The staff manual, everyone was given a paper copy and there is a link to it on the timecard system
When assessing an individual for a stroke this acronym is used.
FAST
Face
Arms
Speech
Time (when symptoms began and quickly call EMS)
These individuals are responsible for cleaning the swim facility.
All pool staff!
These items should not be brought out of the guard room.
Phones, knives, wepons, backpacks/bags.
Lifeguards should aim to have to have 0 of these per year.
Saves/ rescues. Saves/rescues should be rare if zones are properly policed and the swimming ability of patrons is communicated. There is no prize for those with the most saves/rescues. Every save/rescue is a step closer to fully activating the EAP.
This is a manufacturer-mandated requirement for the ziplines, jumps, big slides, and lilly.
48-inch height requirement, no one below 48 inches should go on these features.
These are examples of First Aid Emergencies.
Passive victims, Spinal Victims, Strokes, Heart Attacks, Major burns, Major bleeding
This is the Number one rule at SLP.
BE SAFE, follow the rules!
This feature has a 36-inch height requirement.
The kiddy slides, although its not enforced.