Lifeguard - Revision history

Anonymous Moose: /* General Lifeguard Rules */

2019-08-25T11:46:42Z

‎General Lifeguard Rules

Anonymous Moose: /* Opening and Closing of the Pool */

2018-06-05T13:30:50Z

‎Opening and Closing of the Pool

Anonymous Moose at 13:28, 5 June 2018

2018-06-05T13:28:12Z

Anonymous Moose at 13:26, 5 June 2018

2018-06-05T13:26:33Z

Anonymous Moose: Anonymous Moose moved page Certified Lifeguard to Lifeguard: Makes it easier to find

2018-06-05T13:21:08Z

Anonymous Moose moved page Certified Lifeguard to Lifeguard: Makes it easier to find

Haydee at 02:33, 23 May 2018

2018-05-23T02:33:47Z

Haydee at 16:17, 15 July 2016

2016-07-15T16:17:30Z

Nathaniel Ching: Add bringing rescue tubes to dining hall after program

2015-12-25T13:41:39Z

Add bringing rescue tubes to dining hall after program

Nathaniel Ching: Added category

2014-11-30T00:57:49Z

Added category

Nathaniel Ching: Add Red Cross qualifier

2014-08-17T19:46:53Z

Add Red Cross qualifier

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 ==General Lifeguard Rules==
-*Lifeguards must have a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED: valid 2 Years) and bring a copy of it to camp, as well as a photo ID. The park rangers will want to see the certificate before giving us the key to the pool.
+*Lifeguards must have a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED: valid 2 Years) and bring a copy of it to camp, as well as a photo ID. The park rangers will want to see the certificate and the ID before giving us the key to the pool.
 *Lifeguards should coordinate with each other to work out specific pool rules, enforcement of said rules, as well as lifeguarding schedules. The same rules should be applied consistently between the different lifeguards.
 *At all times when the pool is open, the lifeguard must be in possession of a phone with a signal (in the past, only Verizon provided consistent connections at the pool) or a walkie talkie in case of emergencies. The cell phone should have the number of the camp director as well as the camp nurse stored in the contact list. If the walkie talkie is needed, talk with the camp director. If walkie talkies are used, the camp director, or someone he assigns who won’t be in the pool area, needs to carry a walkie talkie during swim time so the lifeguards can reach them and communicate in case of an emergency.

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 *Open the pool at the start of free time (ask camp director about time)
 *Close the pool 15 minutes before dinner (ask camp director about time), so the swimmers won’t be late for the singing and announcements
-*At least one lifeguard must be at the pool at opening time. Since hikes sometimes end late, that lifeguard needs to stay at camp and can’t go on the hike.
+*At least one lifeguard must be at the pool at opening time. Since hikes can sometimes end late, that lifeguard needs to stay at camp and can’t go on the hike.
 *By law, only the gate by the shallow end of the pool may be opened
 *If another group (from Camp Daddy Allen) is also using the pool while we are there, the lifeguards need to bring back our rescue tubes at the end of every swim session. (The other group will need to provide their own rescue tubes.)

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 [[File:Shehaqua-Pool-Lightly-Used.jpg|200px|thumb|The swimming pool.]]
-Camp Shehaqua has access to a swimming pool (see image) but we are only allowed to use it if we have Red Cross certified lifeguards at camp that can be at the pool while we are using it. See below for the requirements and duties.
+Camp Shehaqua has access to a swimming pool (see image) but we are only allowed to use it if we have Red Cross certified lifeguards at camp who will be on duty at the pool while we are using it. See below for the lifeguard requirements and duties.
 ==General Lifeguard Rules==

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 [[File:Shehaqua-Pool-Lightly-Used.jpg|200px|thumb|The swimming pool.]]
-There is a swimming pool at Camp Shehaqua which needs a Red Cross certified lifeguard to supervise.
+Camp Shehaqua has access to a swimming pool (see image) but we are only allowed to use it if we have Red Cross certified lifeguards at camp that can be at the pool while we are using it. See below for the requirements and duties.
-The lifeguard's assignments include:
+==General Lifeguard Rules==
-* Bring current Red Cross lifeguard, CPR certifications, and photo ID to camp. The rangers need to see it.
+==Opening and Closing of the Pool==
-* The key to the pool needs to be returned to the agreed-upon location after the pool is closed for the session.
+*When the pool is not in use, it should be locked, and the key should be kept in an agreed-upon location by the lifeguards that is also known to the director.
-* Open the pool during free time at 3:45 pm.
+*NEVER try to force your way in the pool when it’s locked (and you don’t have a key), by climbing over the fence or cutting the lock. We will get into serious trouble with the park rangers for such violations, and you will get into serious trouble from the camp director.
-* Close the pool by 5:45 pm or 15 minutes before dinner, so campers have enough time to go to dinner.
+*Open the pool at the start of free time (ask camp director about time)
-* At least one lifeguard must be at the pool at opening time. Since hikes sometimes end late, one lifeguard needs to stay at camp during the hike.
+*Close the pool 15 minutes before dinner (ask camp director about time), so the swimmers won’t be late for the singing and announcements
-* By law, only the gate at the shallow end is allowed to be opened.
+*At least one lifeguard must be at the pool at opening time. Since hikes sometimes end late, that lifeguard needs to stay at camp and can’t go on the hike.
-* At least one life guard needs to have a cell phone at the pool for emergencies. Have the cell phone number of the camp director in the contacts list.
+*By law, only the gate by the shallow end of the pool may be opened
-* Enforce the camp rule that children 10 years old and younger need to be accompanied by an adult.
+*If another group (from Camp Daddy Allen) is also using the pool while we are there, the lifeguards need to bring back our rescue tubes at the end of every swim session. (The other group will need to provide their own rescue tubes.)
-* If anyone misbehaves and doesn't listen to the lifeguard, report it to the camp director.
+*The last lifeguard to close the pool on the last pool day of the last week at camp should bring the rescue tubes that belong to us to the Dining Hall.
-* Work out other pool rules with lifeguards before camp and enforce them at camp. Some pool rules are discretionary, but they need to be enforced in the same manner by all lifeguards for the duration of the program.
-* The last lifeguards for the program should bring the rescue tubes to the dining hall.
+==Pool Rules==

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 * The key to the pool needs to be returned to the agreed-upon location after the pool is closed for the session.
 * Open the pool during free time at 3:45 pm.
-* Close the pool by 5:45 pm, so campers have enough time to go to dinner.
+* Close the pool by 5:45 pm or 15 minutes before dinner, so campers have enough time to go to dinner.
 * At least one lifeguard must be at the pool at opening time. Since hikes sometimes end late, one lifeguard needs to stay at camp during the hike.
 * By law, only the gate at the shallow end is allowed to be opened.

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 * Enforce the camp rule that children less than 10 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
 * If anyone misbehaves and doesn't listen to the lifeguard, report it to the camp director.
-* Work out other pool rules with lifeguards before camp and enforce them at camp. Some pool rules (such as diving) are discretionary, but they need to be enforced in the same manner by all lifeguards for the duration of the program.
+* Work out other pool rules with lifeguards before camp and enforce them at camp. Some pool rules are discretionary, but they need to be enforced in the same manner by all lifeguards for the duration of the program.

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 [[Category:Staff Descriptions]]
 [[Category:Activities Staff]]
 [[File:Shehaqua-Pool-Lightly-Used.jpg|200px|thumb|The swimming pool.]]