2014 lifeguard manual pool

Red cross lifeguard certification by watch the pool. Bringing rescue equipment onto the pool deck at the beginning of the lifeguard shift and securing the equipment at the end of shift. Employee manual emergency action plan lifeguard manual. Should other equipment fail, there may be a need to close the pool, depending on whether the failure of the equipment poses a safety hazard. Duke recreation and physical education lifeguard staff manual. On january 6, 2014, the county council received proposed executive regulation 2112, manual on swimming pool operation, department of health and human services. Secondary guard as the secondary guard who is not on the stand and in the office. This guide book has been compiled by the 2014 ohio state lifeguard committee. Any cheating on the manual test will result in the dismissal of all persons involved. To ensure adequate lifeguard coverage according to swimmer load and pool condition. Under no circumstances should the pool be without a lifeguard on the pool deck. For public swimming sessions a full lifeguard qualification is recommended by the hse in the managing health and safety in swimming pools manual.

Complete the water chemistry tests outlined in this manual and record in the pool chemistry section. Do not call a swimmer to the phone unless an adult or a parent is calling. Where the lifeguard cannot see the manikin, highlight the square on the grid. The pool is open from 12 pm until 8 pm, monday through friday. Lifeguard injuries and safety bulletin introduction lifeguards supervise and ensure the safety of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants in swimming pools, water parks, and beaches. The manual test will be given by the wss or hisher designee. The guide is designed as a resource for candidates to prepare and familiarize with the items covered in a national lifeguard recertification, as well as to assist in planning for training. Las vegas, nv2014 speaker at the world conference on drowning prevention, potsdam, germany 20. Establish a set of rules that include, at a minimum, the important safety rules and general aquatic safety information in this manual. A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, spa, beach or river and lake. Pool safety operating procedure lbjhtg march 18th final 2010 location. One lifeguard must be in the guard stand when swimmers are in the pool. Chemical usage it is your responsibility that the chemicals of the. Lifeguard attire all lifeguards on duty shall wear clothing that is conspicuously marked lifeguard or guard, a rescue tube with a harness as instructed in national certification courses, and a whistle.

Retrieve rescue tube from the pool office and put at lifeguard stand. Use of the phone will be limited by guard andor supervisors discretion. If there is more than one lifeguard on poolside then the results grid will completed for both lifeguards to ensure 100% visibility of the pool. Lifeguard textbook national aquatic safety company. Care must be taken to insure the validity of these tests. Lifeguard manual and pool rules fennimore, wisconsin. Lifeguard instructor certification cpr training professionals. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in cpraed first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on requirements of their particular venue. Day as a lifeguard aquasafe pool management youtube. Lifeguard instructor certifications issued upon successful course completion participants will receive american red cross lifeguard instructor certification valid for 2 years.

Mar 08, 20 describes the prerequisite swimming skills test for a basic lifeguard training course. In the afternoon, back into the pool for boogie board, water polo and snorkelling. City park pool 1599 city park drive, 4934274 unlisted 4. Lifeguard instructor classes for 2014 each lifeguard training number represents a complete training course. Pool competition manual, 50m pool nz updated may 2014 7 the material and construction used in swim wear to be worn in all pool rescue swimming events shall be. From the responsibilities of being a professional lifeguard to injury prevention and first aid skills, our lifeguarding manual is designed to be an informative guide with useful resources and tips you will utilize throughout your career. The pool should be closed in the event of a failure in any of the pool circulation or treatment equipment pump, filter, chemical feeder. Both lifeguards should be watching the pool if there are more than 20 swimmers in the pool.

In 2014, lifeguard university developed a certified lifeguard training program as a special project to see if it could be done. See more ideas about lifeguard certification, lifeguard and american red cross. Lifeguard universitylifeguard certification training. You can purchase the american red cross lifeguard manual on the red cross store. Parentchild and preschool classes may be approved for up to. Use a plan of the pool split into grids, matching the pool. City of fort collins recreation department aquatic manual. Over the last several years, we piloted the course and made improvements to the curriculum based on best practices. Typical day as a lacks lifeguard, myrtle beach gopro hero3 black edition duration. Diving will only be permitted from the pool side in the deep end of the pool, the water must not be less than 1.

A returning lifeguard is required to pass a written test on the lifeguard manual before working as a lifeguard. Click here to download the latest official american red cross lifeguard manual. Fort collins senior center 1200 raintree drive, 2246031. Parentchild and preschool classes may be approved for up to a ratio of 1. Red cross lifeguard course 2014 lifeguarding is a challenging, rewarding, and important job. As a paid professional lifeguard for the ohlone community college district. A full pool lifeguard course lasts a minimum of 36 hours and ends with external examiners testing the individuals both on land and in the water and includes an examination paper verbal in generation. In 2018, we added a water park module to the course. This manual was created to answer everything, from the most basic of water safety questions to the important signs to look for when assessing an emergency situation. The american red cross lifeguarding manual provides important safety information along with the necessary tools and techniques needed when caring for those in and around water. Edora pool ice center epic 1801 riverside avenue, 2216683 2. This american red cross course will provide participants with a professional certification recognized at most organizations across the country.

Observe all other areas of the pool to ensure no issues exist that would halt the pool opening. Introduction 1 chain of command 2 duties and expectations 3. One guard should be in the guard stand and the other positioned appropriately to compliment the guard in the stand. Lifeguard series industrial ground fault circuit interrupters gfci t m 4 technical bulletin nae1082321 02. The lifesaving society is pleased to release the national lifeguard pool recertification guide. Watch the pool is a licensed training provider for the american red cross. Nasco lifeguard manual the national aquatic safety company copyright nasco 1999 rev. Pool safety operating procedure lbjhtg march 18 th final 2010 location. Dec 27, 2017 ongoing lifeguard training at teddington pools and fitness centre monday 18th december 2017. This guidebook is specifically for the 2014 lifeguard competition and is based on material from the american red cross lifeguarding manual guidelines 2012.

To prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors. Please contact bender or refer to the lifeguard user manual for dimension information on other enclosure options. Aims and o bjectives a clear, safe, sparkling swimming pool is the right of every user. Ongoing lifeguard training at teddington pools and fitness centre monday 18th december 2017. American red cross, lifeguard instructor manual, 2015. Red cross lifeguard course 2014 alamanceburlington school. To educate the patrons and inform them of the purpose and need for rules and. Under method 2, ifthe council does not approve or disapprove a regulation within 60. To enforce all rules and regulations of the summit pool in an effective, fair, and consistent manner. All of our certifications including lifeguarding, cpraed and first aid are through them. Duke recreation and physical education lifeguard staff.