Did You Read The Summer Lifeguarding Manual?
This quiz is designed to test whether or not you read the Summer 2009 Lifeguard Manual. You will want to read it before you take it. Believe me.
- 1.
To call EMS, you must dial _-_ _ _.
- 2.
Whose responsibility is it to keep all of your required certifications current?
- A.
The LGIs'.
- B.
Tracy's.
- C.
The city's.
- D.
Mine.
Correct Answer
D. Mine. -
- 3.
How many inservices are offered each month in the summer? How many must you attend each month? What night of the week are they held?
- 4.
Name three items that are to be worn/used as part of the lifeguard uniform and one item you CANNOT wear in the chair.
- 5.
Hats and other head coverings are permissible at the indoor pool.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
B. False. -
- 6.
Schedule changes are to be brought to ________'s attention and marked:
- A.
Mayor Procop; on ALL copies of the schedule.
- B.
Tracy, Steph, and Deb; on any copy of the schedule.
- C.
Tracy, Steph, and Deb; on ALL copies of the schedule.
- D.
I just have to make sure the sub knows.
Correct Answer
C. Tracy, Steph, and Deb; on ALL copies of the schedule. -
- 7.
If a Kronos correction sheet is not filled out by the end of the end of the pay period (or if I have not e-mailed Tracy or Steph while Tracy is on leave to notify someone about the discrepency), then you WILL NOT be paid for those house.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
A. True. -
- 8.
While in the chair, in the guard room, or on the pool deck, only ______ may be consumed from a plastic water bottle.
Correct Answer
water
Water - 9.
If I am sick, my parents may call me off.
- A.
True--they're my parents, they have full rights and legal responsibility for me.
- B.
False--it is my job and therefore my responsibility to leave a voicemail or e-mail.
- C.
False--it is my job and therefore my responsibility to speak directly to a manager, deck supervisor, or guard.
- D.
True--Tracy loves to get phone calls from Mom and Dad to tell her I can't work!
Correct Answer
C. False--it is my job and therefore my responsibility to speak directly to a manager, deck supervisor, or guard. -
- 10.
Where should you park at the indoor pool when you are working?
- 11.
Where should you park at the outdoor pool when you are working?
- A.
Along the tree line.
- B.
In front of the building.
- C.
Wherever I can find a spot.
- D.
At the Senior Center.
Correct Answer
A. Along the tree line. -
- 12.
I may use my cell phone while on the clock as long as I'm texting and not talking.
- A.
True--cell phones are allowed at any time.
- B.
True--especially on slow days when there's nothing else to do.
- C.
False--cell phones are not permitted while on the clock.
- D.
False--it's my phone, I can do what I want with it.
Correct Answer
C. False--cell phones are not permitted while on the clock. -
- 13.
Jewelry must be taken out/off while working.
- A.
True--except for wedding/engagement rings, watches, or new piercings (I have a six week grace period).
- B.
True--except for rings and large hoops.
- C.
False--I can put my own bandaids over my jewelry at any time.
- D.
False--I can put bandaids provided by the city over my jewelry at any time.
Correct Answer
A. True--except for wedding/engagement rings, watches, or new piercings (I have a six week grace period). -
- 14.
Will you ever be required to arrive before or leave after operating hours?
- A.
No--I have to arrive at open and leave exactly at close as per city policy.
- B.
Yes--on busy days or on days with special events we may need to stay to guard or clean.
- C.
No--we have to ensure that all events end before close.
- D.
Yes--we cannot start cleaning until all patrons have left the facility, and cleaning must be done before we go.
Correct Answer
B. Yes--on busy days or on days with special events we may need to stay to guard or clean. -
- 15.
No unnecessary talking to guards or patrons while in the chair.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
A. True. -
- 16.
In the event of a save/assist/incident, what do you need to fill out?
- A.
A note to put in Tracy's locker. Also, notify a manager.
- B.
A narrative of the event to put in the manager's log. Also, notify a manager.
- C.
An employment application. Also, notify a manager.
- D.
An accident/incident report. Also, notify a manager.
Correct Answer
D. An accident/incident report. Also, notify a manager. -
- 17.
Name three opening duties at the Outdoor WaterPark.
- 18.
I can sit in the guard office and put on sun screen at any time.
- A.
False--I need to come in early to put on sun screen.
- B.
False--I need to do it after my first rotation.
- C.
True.
Correct Answer
A. False--I need to come in early to put on sun screen. -
- 19.
Name thre closing duties at the indoor pool.
- 20.
Name three closing duties at the outdoor pool.
- 21.
When squeegeeing, use the squeegee to push the _____ towards and into the drain.
Correct Answer
dirt
debris
junk - 22.
Rotation at the outdoor pool occurs EXACTLY every ______ minutes.
Correct Answer
20
twenty - 23.
Bathrooms at the outdoor pool are to be checked every ________ minutes.
Correct Answer
20
twenty - 24.
______ a task in the cleaning has been completed, THEN you should sign your initials in the cleaning log in the space provided.
Correct Answer
After
after - 25.
Guards are allowed to drop chairs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 26.
Begging or complaining will result in a chair being promptly dropped.
- A.
True--all we have to do is ask, especially on slow days.
- B.
False--the chair may remain up for the rest of the day if we beg/complain.
- C.
True--managers aren't always paying attention, so if we alert them to the lack of need for a chair, they will likely drop it.
- D.
False--asking nicely will result in it being promptly dropped, but not begging.
Correct Answer
B. False--the chair may remain up for the rest of the day if we beg/complain. -
- 27.
Rotation can only be altered with a _________'s approval.
Correct Answer
manager
Manager
manager's
Manager's - 28.
Rotation indoors occurs every ____ minutes when there are more than two guards.
Correct Answer
15
fifteen - 29.
If there is one person in the lap lanes and one person in the shallow end at the indoor pool, at least __ guards must be up.
Correct Answer
2
two - 30.
One guard MUST remain in the office AT ALL TIMES in case of an emergency.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 31.
I can put my feet up on the table at the indoor pool.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 32.
If you work more than six hours in one shift, one half-hour of a break will automatically be deducted from your paycheck.
- A.
True.
- B.
False--it is only deducted if I clock out.
- C.
False--it is deducted every time I work.
Correct Answer
A. True. -
- 33.
Define the following whistle commands:Two short blastsThree short blastsOne long blast
- 34.
Name two situations in which EMS should be called besides drowning or near drowning.
- 35.
In a passive/submerged/spinal rescue, guards should clear the water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 36.
In the event of an emergency, who assumes command of the situation?
- A.
The manager on duty.
- B.
The lifeguards in rotation.
- C.
The secondary rescuer.
- D.
The primary rescuer is in charge until the manager arrives to take command.
Correct Answer
D. The primary rescuer is in charge until the manager arrives to take command. -
- 37.
In the event of a fecal accident that you see occur, should you clear the water? Can lifeguards get out of the chair? Should they socialize or work on cleaning duties such as picking up trash and stacking lawnchairs?
- 38.
In the event of lightning, only managers have the authority to clear the pool unless it is obvious to all present that inclement weather has arrived.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 39.
The indoor pool should be cleared in the event of inclement weather.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 40.
If a tornado is sighted, where should patrons and guards go for shelter?
- 41.
If there is a tornado warning, are patrons at the outdoor pool permitted to drive home? If they do not want to drive home, where should guards and patrons go? (Please answer each part of this question as briefly as possible).
- 42.
Name two kinds of toys that are not permitted in the pool.
- 43.
How old must children be to be by themselves at either facility?
- A.
10
- B.
11
- C.
12
- D.
13
Correct Answer
D. 13 -
- 44.
How old must children be to be in the water by themselves but a parent must be on the deck?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
D. 6 -
- 45.
Swimmers are allowed to swim in the dive tank at the outdoor pool as long as no one is going off the boards.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 46.
If you are unsure of a child's swimming ability, you can have a manager administer a swim test (especially for going off the diving boards).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 47.
Lawnchairs are for those 18 and older until 5pm.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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