Aquatics Director Toolkit: Key Links & Resources
Below we have compiled all of the key links and resources included throughout the Aquatics Director Toolkit. Please bookmark this webpage and reference it as needed.
The Basics
Lifeguard Preparedness
The Professional Lifeguard Online Training
Assign this online training to all of your lifeguards to help educate them on the five attributes discussed above.
Lifeguard Code of Conduct
Require all lifeguards to sign this code of conduct to reinforce the importance of being a professional lifeguard.
Mentally Rescue Ready
Share this short video for lifeguards, in which we discuss the importance of lifeguards being mentally rescue ready.
Facility Preparedness
AEDs and Oxygen in the Aquatic Environment
Read this resource for additional recommendations and considerations when using AEDs and oxygen in the aquatic environment.
AED Inspection Log
This tool will provide you with a way to stay on top of maintenance and supply issues by regularly inspecting your AED.
Safety Sound Bite: Utilizing Oxygen in a Medical or Aquatic Event
In this Safety Sound Bite, we discuss how critical it is for organizations to have oxygen on-site in the event of an aquatic event.
Protecting Swimmers
Test. Mark. Protect.
Test. Mark. Protect: A Guide
Read this resource for additional guidance on implementing a Test. Mark. Protect. policy.
Sample Swim Test Policy
View a sample swim test policy.
Safety Sound Bite: Marking Non-Swimmers
Listen to our Safety Sound Bite where we discuss the implications of using more than 2 colors to mark your non-swimmers, and steps your organization can take to simplify your marking procedures.
In-Service Training: Late Arrival
Download our sample in-service training to use with your guards to walk them through a situation where a child shows up late to programming and misses their swim test.
In-Service Training: Challenging Conversations
Download our sample in-service training to use with your guards to walk them through a situation where a parent/guardian is not complying with your Test. Mark. Protect. policy.
Lifeguard Positioning
Tips and Tricks for Proper Lifeguard Positioning and Visibility
Read our guidance for additional tips and tricks when going through the process of identifying proper lifeguard positions.
Lifeguard Placement: Step-by-Step Video
Watch these short videos to see the process of validating lifeguard positions live on a pool deck.
In-Service Training: Testing Your Lifeguard Positions
Download our sample in-service training to use with your guards to walk them through a situation where improper lifeguard positioning contributes to the delay in identifying a victim.
Lifeguard Training
Ongoing Training
Lifeguard In-Service Trainings: A Guide
Read additional guidance on how to implement robust in-service trainings at your organization.
Tips & Tricks for Realistic Lifeguard Training
Read additional guidance on how to create in-service trainings that are realistic for lifeguards.
Sample Training Topics
Download our sample in-service training topics.
Sample Training Framework
Download our sample framework to assist with creating a structure for your trainings.
Unannounced Drills
Aquatic DROP Drills: A Guide
Read our guidance for additional tips and tricks on how to implement a DROP drill.
Remediation Plan
Download our sample DROP Drill remediation plan worksheet.
Aquatic Drill Debrief Questions with Lifeguards
View our example questions that can be used when discussing a lifeguard’s experience after a drill.
Policies & Procedures
Emergency Action Plan
In-Service Training: Practicing Your Emergency Action Plan
Download our sample in-service training to use with your guards, which will walk them through a situation where your emergency action plan would need to be practiced.
Building an Aquatics Emergency Action Plan: Questions to Consider
Download a set of questions to ask yourself when building or reviewing/updating your emergency action plan.
Documentation
Remediation Plan & Drill Log
Download our sample drill remediation plan and log worksheet.
Aquatics In-Service Training Log
Download our sample in-service training log.