CORPORATE POLICY MANUAL

TITLE: THE LIFEGUARD DIVISION: Recreation

No: 4 – Lifeguard/Pool Attendant Basic Duties CROSS REF. (Policy #):
PREPARED BY: Jean-Christophe MARCHIN APPROVED BY:
Director of Recreation Projects Regional
REVIEWED/UPDATED ON: 15th February 2005 LAST ISSUE:
DISTRIBUTED TO:

It is a policy of Shangri-La for Lifeguards/pool attendants to comply with the

following procedure.

DESCRIPTION:
The aim of all lifeguards is to provide adequate supervision of the day to day operations
of swimming facilities to ensure safety of Guests.
The following checklists outlines some typical tasks performed on a daily basis by
lifeguards when opening and closing the pool and when involved in supervisory duties.

Pools and immediate surrounds must be supervised to ensure that:

• There is no running
• There is no pushing
• There is no diving or jumping into shallow water
• There is no abusive or offensive language
• There is no offensive behavior
• Users are protected from unruly behavior and dangerous actions
• Users abide by local laws pertaining to the centre, and any other regulations
• Imposed by the management
• Users are enjoying their desired activity in a pleasant, healthy and safe
environment.

OPENING:
- Check emergency telephone
- Check emergency lighting
- Check first aid kit
- Test pool water for chlorine (or bromine) residuals, pH, temperature and clarity
(record results)
- Check and put into place all safety equipment
- Test and check circuits for underwater lights if included
- Remove debris from water bottom, surface of the pool, skimmers and gutters
- Add make-up water to pool if required
- Check security of float lines, boards, ladders and slides
- Check for loose tiles or cracks in the swimming pools
- Check for loose tiles or cracks in the deck
- Read pool log entries from the previous day
- Check cleanliness of changing rooms and toilets

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- Check facilities for overnight damage (vandalism)

- Make necessary chemical adjustments
CLOSING:
- Adjust chemical dosing levels
- Turn chlorine or bromine supply to the appropriate level (unless automated)
- Sweep, disinfect and hose down changing rooms, pool side, seating, benches
and filter room (not pumps)
- Check windows and doors for cleanliness and security
- Assist to supply towels, soap and toilet paper as necessary
- Place clothing or articles in “lost & found”
- Assist to empty rubbish bins
- Check supply of chemicals (unless contractor)
- Place orders to replace used supplies (e.g. First Aid…)
- Hang up wet equipment to dry
- Tidy the pool office, file records and hang clothes neatly
- Make a daily summary entry into the daily log or journal
- Test water, record results and make adjustments (unless automated)
- Turn off lights.

Lifeguards must carry out preventative actions, rescues, and initiate other emergency
action as and when necessary.

Lifeguards may be required to give first aid to any person on the premises in the event
of an injury or illness.

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