A whistle is to be used on the pool deck as a form of communication. It is only to be used for getting the attention of the people in the pool and on the pool deck.
One Short Blast
Consider this as an attention getter from a distance. It is not an emergency.
A whistle blown ONE TIME indicates…
ALL instructors must immediately locate ALL of their swimmers and ensure their safety
…then…
Attention is directed towards the person who blew the whistle
Three Short Blasts
Consider this as a notification of an emergency.
A whistle blown THREE TIMES indicates…
- Collect your kids, quickly and calmly get out of the pool.
- Listen for instructions from Deck Supervisor, Site Supervisor or another Lifeguard.
- Clear the pool deck and hand off children to his or her caregiver.
Who Wears A Whistle
Wear around your neck using provided lanyard
- Deck Supervisor (without WW tag)
- Water Watcher (with WW tag)
For Monday Memo:
SAFETY RULE: Whistles…
A whistle is to be used on the pool deck as a form of communication. It is only to be used for getting the attention of the people in the pool and on the pool deck.
One Short Blast = Consider this as an attention getter. It is not an emergency.
- Locate your swimmers. THEN 2. attention towards person who blew the whistle
Three Short Blast = Consider this as a notification of an emergency.
- Collect your kids, quickly and calmly get out of the pool.
- Listen for instructions from Deck Supervisor, Site Supervisor or another Lifeguard.
- Clear the pool deck and hand off children to his or her caregiver.