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<br />AQUATICS DEPARTMENT <br />STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES <br />Lifeguard Manual <br /> <br />Page 8 <br /> <br />4. ON-GUARD RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> <br />A. On-Guard Do’s and Do Not’s: <br />On-Guard Do’s… <br />• DO – Sit on the stand or pace the pool deck in a consistent pattern <br />• DO – Wear your rescue pack (with CPR mask and gloves) <br />• DO – Have your rescue tube (strap over the shoulder and slack in-hand) <br />• DO – Scan the top, middle, bottom of your zone in 10 seconds or less <br />• DO – Avoid unnecessary conversations <br />• DO – Use your whistle to get the attention of individuals engaging in unsafe behavior <br />• DO – Clearly communicate to members/guests why their behavior is unsafe <br />On-Guard Do-Not’s… <br />• DO NOT – Use your cell phone while watching the pool <br />• DO NOT – Yell to get the attention of members/guests engaging in unsafe behavior <br />• DO NOT – Engage in long conversations that distract you from scanning your zone <br />• DO NOT – Assume the safety of an individual that regularly visits the Aquatics Center <br />• DO NOT – Leave the pool deck unattended <br />• DO NOT – Take a break without making sure another Lifeguard or Deck Supervisor is on-deck <br />(they need to know where you are going and how long you will be) <br /> <br />B. Zone Responsibilities (see Zone Charts): <br />• One Guard Scenario – Lifeguard should sit either of the guard stands in the center of the Aquatics <br />Center or pace in the middle area between the Competition and Recreation Pool <br />• Multiple Guard Scenario – One lifeguard should sit in the stand closest to the aquatic office and the <br />other guard(s) should sit in the stand closest to high-use area(s). If multiple guards are on duty at <br />the same time, lifeguards should rotate positions every 20 minutes to ensure daily chemical and <br />cleaning checklists are being completed. Any breaks should be limited to 10-15 minutes. During <br />swim lessons, groups/camps or scheduled programming, no breaks should be taken <br />unless it is due to an emergency. <br /> <br />C. Daily Chemical Logs: <br />Lifeguards are expected to check the Chlorine and pH levels of the Competition Pool, Recreation Pool, <br />and Baby Pool every 2-3 hours. Readings should be recorded in the Daily Pool Log.The chlorine level <br />should be between 2-5ppm, and pH levels should be between 7.2-7.8. If levels are not in this <br />range wait one hour and test again before logging the information. Also, let the MOD (manager on <br />duty) know OR contact the Aquatics Director/Manager IMMEDIATELY (GroupMe and TEXT are fine for <br />this.) If the Aquatics Director/Manager does not respond within an hour, let the front desk know and <br />ask them to reach out to the Aquatics Management Staff. <br />*If the Aquatics Department is low on testing materials, notify the Aquatics Management <br />Staff. * <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 177AA06A-30B4-42FF-A85A-78B5A7C51DBE