Lifeguard Supervision

Lifeguard Supervision 1. Swimming pools, lakes, etc. a. A person having an American Red Cross lifeguard certificate, or the equivalent as recognized by the licensing agency, shall be present at all swimming and water activities. b. One lifeguard is required for every 25 children or any portion thereof (i.e., two lifeguards are required for groups of 26 - 50, three for 51 - 75, etc.). This required ratio also includes activities that occur near water such as fishing or beach activities. c. Lifeguards are not counted in the staff-to-child ratio. d. The staff-to-child ratio shall be maintained at all times. e. It is the child care facility operator’s responsibility to provide adequate certified lifeguards if the pool or lake operator does not. f. Each child will be tested by a certified lifeguard prior to participating in swimming lessons or any pool activities. Children will be assigned to swim groups according to the results of the test. g. Staff, as well as lifeguards, shall be responsible for enforcing general safety rules. h. Staff is responsible for requiring children to obey all swimming/water rules. These rules shall be explained each day that swimming/water activities occur so that all ages can understand what is expected. 2. Wading pools For activities taking place in wading pools with a water depth of one foot or less the following is . required: a. There shall be a person(s) with a valid Adult, Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certification present at all times. b. The staff-to-child ratio shall be maintained at all times. c. Wading pools shall be cleaned after each use.