Lifetime Lifeguard Test Study Guide
Questions and Complete Solutions
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Who can handle the pool chemicals? - Answer: head lifeguards, supervisors, assistant managers, and
managers can handle chlorine or acid
How many times do you check the pool chemicals? - Answer: Every 2-3 hours
How many hours should a lifeguard get to be ready for the job? - Answer: 8 hours of sleep a night
For an open swim, does a parent need to be there for ANY age of child? - Answer: yes, for an OPEN
SWIM only
What kind of swim does a part not need to be there? - Answer: For a Family Swim, if the child is 12 and
up, they do not need a parent
What do non-swimmers wear? - Answer: black wristbands
What do swimmers who passed the test wear? - Answer: yellow wristbands
How long do you close for solid fecal? - Answer: 30 minutes
How long do you close for Liquid Fecal? - Answer: 13 hours
How long do you close for vomit? - Answer: 30 minutes
what is the procedure for fecal or vomit in the pool? - Answer: 1. Use whistle code to alert the Head
Lifeguard or Supervisor
, 2. Clear the pool
3. Help the Head Lifeguard or Supervisor communicate an update for opening the pool and/or resuming
lessons or practice
What is the limit on lifeguard watching the pool? - Answer: 5 lifeguards
How many team members do you need for waterslides? - Answer: 2 lifeguards to run the water slides,
one at the top and one at the bottom
For special events how many lifeguards do you add? - Answer: 2 more lifeguards
What if the Heat index is about 105 degrees F? - Answer: add 1 more lifeguard
If ratios arent managed what should you do? - Answer: if they aren't managed per the sop, act
immediately
When you act immediately, what should you do? - Answer: 1. Close the pool
2. Tell head lifeguard or Supervisor
3. radio the aquatics manager, assistant manager, MOD, or GM
What is the 25:10 rule? - Answer: children under 12 years old must:
-swim 25 meters without stopping (child will be given a yellow wristband and parent must remain in the
pool area(Family Swim only)
-OR be within 10 ft/3m of a parent or guardian
What is the reason for the 25:10 rule? - Answer: -safety of the children
-lifeguards are to prevent accidents or assist in an emergency
-parents must actively watch their children unless the child has shown he/she can swim 25 meters
without stopping (during family swim)
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