Incident reports
If a guest slips, falls, and sustains a cut that requires a bandaid, which report must be filled out, and why?
the minor incident report because the injury was not major and was treated quickly.
What is something you are not supposed to do while guarding a busy public swim?
Buddy guarding!!!
A child in your lesson refuses to get in the water. What is the best approach?
(Use encouragement, offer a gradual entry, and never force them—build trust first.
What are you supposed to do when the alkalinity is too high?
Let your IG2 know but there is nothing we can do about it.
Who is Most likely to fall in the water after putting the stairs in?
Ella
who do we give the incidents report to, after approval from IG2 and aquatic supervisor?
Facility supervisor (Darcie)
State 3 rules that apply for the slide during public swim.
always going down feet first, if they are under 8 a parent needs to be in the water present to catch them, they have to wait for the lifeguard to say "go"
How can instructors keep young swimmers engaged and focused during a lesson?
Use games, positive reinforcement, and frequent movement to keep their attention by being loud.
What should a lifeguard do if a seizure occurs in the water?
Support the victim’s head above water, keep them horizontal, and move them to shallow water. Do not restrain movements, and call EMS.
What's the temperature of the hot tub at HJ?
38 degrees
A staff member strains their back while lifting a lane rope and it hurts a lot. which report is required to be filled out and would they get sent home or no?
the staff white incident report sheet and yes if the injury is bad then they will need to go home
Lolly and Lola, the lifeguards at NVRC have been working for the same amount of time. However, Lolly gets more and better hours than Lola because the supervisors believe that she is more punctual. How do you think Lolly's punctuality stands out amongst other lifeguards?
Being on time to her shift.
what can a person who has a float shift during the set help out with.
float are there to be in the water and help out with lessons, they're not be out and guard, (only if there is an emergency) floats are there to help maintain a safe and positive environment for kids and classes that are weaker than usual.
What is the IG1's role during a fire alarm evacuations?
clearing out the facility ASAP, grabbing the first aid kits and oxygen tanks, towels, clothes emergency blankets and the emergency phone.
400m in 12 mins
As the IG2 on shift do you circle around yes or no in the "insurance claim activated" on the pink sheet?
trick question, you will not touch that part
After getting bumped off, what do you need to do before going in the guard room?
walk around the pool deck make sure everythingis safe, check the suana/steam, walkthrough the changerooms.
What is the best way to help a nervous child put their face in the water?
Demonstrate it yourself, use fun activities like blowing bubbles, and let them go at their own pace
Steven rushes to Sepehr the lifeguard on duty to report his 5 year old son, Luke missing. He was last seen in the pool with his friends. What steps does Sepehr take to find Luke.
1. ask his friends if they know where he is
2. check all changerooms/bathrooms
3. send a lifeguard in the water
4. let the rest of the building (front desk) to look for him as well
5. Call 911 to report
6. continue looking for him
Does the cafe upstairs take cash or card?
cash only
If a patron receives first aid but refuses to sign the incident report, what should the lifeguard do?
Note their refusal on the report and have a witness (another guard or staff) sign instead
Where do you put the unclaimed report cards and why do we do it?
the unclaimed report card box in the far top cabinet, because a kid might have missed the last class and so they could always come back and grab it.
What is the most common mistake kids make when learning whip kick?
Bending their knees too much—legs should extend outward, not just up and down. toes not flexed us and pointed down instead.
While performing CPR, how many meters deep do you have to do compressions for a child?
5 cm.
when is my birthday? year and month?
august 18th 2005