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TABLE OF CONENTS Dear Junior Lifeguard ……………………………………… 2

Important Dates ……………………………………… 3

Junior Lifeguard Academy Selection Process ……………………………………… 4

Essay Requirement ……………………………………… 4 Swim Test and Interview ……………………………………… 4 Interview Process ……………………………………… 4 Selection Process ……………………………………… 5 Supervision ……………………………………… 5

Junior Lifeguard Volunteer Requirements ……………………………………… 6

Supervision Received and Exercised ……………………………………… 6 Essential Volunteer Duties ……………………………………… 6 Critical Skills/Expertise Needed ……………………………………… 6

Junior Lifeguard Academy Participant Requirements

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Communication ……………………………………… 7

Reporting for your Shift ……………………………………… 7

“Clocking In” ……………………………………… 7 Appearance ……………………………………… 7 Punctuality ……………………………………… 8 Professionalism ……………………………………… 8 Assignments ……………………………………… 8 Swim Lessons ……………………………………… 8 In-Service ……………………………………… 8 Evaluations ……………………………………… 9 End-of-Season Junior Lifeguard Appreciation Party

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Lifeguard Training Agenda ……………………………………… 10 Additional Dates to Note ……………………………………… 11 Application ……………………………………… 12

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Dear Junior Lifeguard: On behalf of the C.W. Avery Family YMCA Aquatics Department, we would like to welcome you to our Junior Lifeguard Academy Selection Process. We appreciate your commitment to our community and the desire to help keep it safe. If chosen as a final Participant, we will provide you with the necessary training and support for you to become a successful Junior Lifeguard with the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. This manual includes an overview of the C.W. Avery Family YMCA Junior Lifeguard Academy. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with our policies and expectations. Overview of the Program Process: By April 30: Submit Community Service Application & Essay By May 7: Complete Swim Tests By May 18: Complete Formal Interviews By May 20: Chosen Participants must pay registration fees By June 4: Participants must turn in requested Volunteer Schedule

By June 4: Participants must successfully complete all Lifeguard Training Academy classes

By August 10: Participants must complete the minimum of 20 hours of Volunteer Service; includes Lifeguarding and Swim Aid

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone or e-mail. Thank you for your enthusiasm and we hope that you enjoy your experience as a C.W. Avery Family YMCA Junior Lifeguard Candidate. Sincerely,

JULIE POTOCKI Aquatics Director C.W. Avery Family YMCA 15120 Wallin Dr Plainfield, IL 60544 815-782-0514 jpotocki@jolietymca.org

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Important Dates to Remember By April 30 Submit completed Junior Lifeguard Academy Community Service Application and Essay to the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. These can be picked up at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA or downloaded from our website at: www.jolietymca.org Between May 2 – 7 Notification of Continuance based on Essay and Application. Swim test must be scheduled and completed. Swim test consists of a 200 yard swim test (50 freestyle, 50 backstroke, 50 elementary backstroke, 50 breaststroke), treading water for 2 minutes (1 minute with hands in the water and 1 minute out of the water), and a surface dive to 7 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick and swim back to wall with brick on chest. Between May 23 – June 4 Based on passing the swim test, a formal interview will be scheduled. Based on the outcome of the interview, candidates will be selected to move forward with the Lifeguard training. The Lifeguard training will take place at a set date and time based on pre-selected training dates:

May 23-27: 6:00-8:30PM PM – Mon-Fri May 31-June 4: 10:00AM-12:30PM – Tues-Sat

June 6 – August 10 Upon completing and passing the Lifeguard training course participants will complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer time. The volunteer time includes Lifeguarding, shadowing and aiding in swim instructing, and in-service training for Lifeguards. The volunteer times will be based on the schedule of open dates/times submitted prior to June 4, 2016.

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Junior Lifeguard Academy Selection Process In order to uphold the highest of lifeguarding and swim lesson standards for our aquatics program participants, we will be limiting the number of Junior Lifeguard Academy Participants to the 15 applicants that have shown the highest level of commitment and dedication to the Junior Lifeguard Academy, from the application to selection process. Essay Requirement An application and selection process will be used to determine which highly qualified Junior Lifeguard Applicants will be invited to participate in our Junior Lifeguard Academy. Each candidate will be required to turn in a Community Service Application and a one (1) page typed, essay. You may choose one of the following as the theme of your essay:

RESPECT: HOW IT APPLIES TO BEING A JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CARING: HOW IT APPLIES TO BEING A JUNIOR LIFEGUARD HONESTY: HOW IT APPLIES TO BEING A JUNIOR LIFEGUARD RESPONSIBILITY:HOW IT APPLIES TO BEING A JUNIOR LIFEGUARD

Community Service Applications and Essays are due by April 30th at the latest. Once the applications have been received by the Aquatics Director, they will be carefully reviewed for the best applicants. Applicants should register online for a swim test date and time at www.jolietymca.org

Swim Test and Interview From May 2-7, applicants will register online for a swim test and interview or they will be e-mailed a letter stating they have not been chosen to participate in this year’s Junior Lifeguard Academy. The 300 yard swim test will include: 100 yards (or 4 lengths of the pool) Freestyle, 100 yards of Breaststroke, 50 yards of Backstroke and 50 yards of Elementary Backstroke; Treading water for 1 minute with hands in the water, 1 minute with hands out of the water and a 40 yard timed swim including a surface dive 7-9 feet deep to pick up 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool. Interviews will be scheduled online for those that successfully complete the swim test. Interview Process Interviews will be scheduled with all applicants that pass the Swim Test. Applicants will interview with the Aquatics Director and a Junior Lifeguard Mentor. We ask that applicants come to interviews dressed appropriately and prepared for a 20-30 minute interview process.

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Selection Process After the swim tests and interviews have been completed, the final selection process will take place and you will be notified by e-mail of the outcome. If you are chosen to participate in the 2016 Summer Junior Lifeguard Academy at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, you will be given a class schedule and registration fees, which need to be paid by May 20, 2016. If for any reason, an applicant cannot participate in all of the Junior Lifeguard Academy training classes and 20 hours of volunteer time, please notify us immediately so we may offer this spot to another qualified candidate.

NOTE: If you are not chosen this year for the 2016 Summer Junior Lifeguard Academy, please do not be discouraged. We appreciate you taking the time to participate in the selection process and we encourage you to apply next year.

Supervision We will have one or more staff members that will be designated the “Junior Lifeguard Mentor”. This individual will serve as the point of contact for the Junior Lifeguards at that pool. They will schedule, mentor and evaluate the Junior Lifeguarding activity.

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Junior Lifeguard Volunteer Requirements

The Junior Lifeguard Academy is designed for youth (10-14 year olds) who are interested in becoming lifeguards, but do not meet the minimum age requirements. This Academy will help to prepare participants to apply for and work as a professional lifeguard, once they do meet the age requirement. They will help to protect the lives and well being of each person using the facility. All of Junior Lifeguard Participants are required to spend a minimum of 20 hours as a volunteer in our Aquatics Programs, during the course of the summer. Supervision Received and Exercised The Junior Lifeguards will receive direct supervision from the Aquatics Director, Aquatics Manager, Junior Lifeguard Mentor and other aquatic staff. Critical Skills/Expertise Needed Be Familiar With:

Basic operation of a pool Basic record keeping methods and procedures Safety concerns in and around the pool

Ability To: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Maintain a safe work environment Stand for a minimum of 2 hours per work shift

Junior Lifeguard Academy Course

Attend and complete all Junior Lifeguard Academy Classes Shadow swim instructors

Essential Volunteer Duties

Enforce all pool rules Provide exceptional customer service to all guests

Rules

Communicate problems and concerns with the Aquatics Director, Pool Manager, Junior Lifeguard Mentor and/or other pool staff

Keep physically fit, mentally alert and prepared to respond to any emergency Maintain professionalism at the pool; including appearance, punctuality and

behavior Follow through on all Junior Lifeguard assignments and schedules Assist in the maintenance of a safe aquatic facility Assist in the teaching of swim lessons to program participants Assist in the administration and logistics of various aquatic programs

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Junior Lifeguard Academy Participant Requirements Communication

All Junior Lifeguard Academy Candidates/Participants will be responsible for providing an accurate, regularly monitored e-mail address to the Aquatics Director. This will be used for all communication from the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. At anytime that a participant needs to communicate to the Aquatics Director, please do so by e-mail jpotocki@jolietymca.org or phone 815-782-0514.

We strongly encourage the Junior Lifeguard Participants to be directly involved in setting up their Volunteer Hours and any additional training with the Aquatics Director. Should you, in the future, become employed as a professional lifeguard, it is absolutely essential that they are able to interact with supervisors and co-workers independently. Reporting for your Shift

“Clocking In” Each time you arrive for a scheduled shift, you must clock in on a timecard located in the lifeguards’ office. You will have a timecard with your name on it. You must have a Junior Lifeguard Mentor initial the timecard after each shift you work. Please allow 10-15 minutes before your scheduled start time to clock in and report to duty. Appearance Junior Lifeguards will be required to wear an appropriate swimsuit at all times during the Academy (as are all lifeguards). This means a one piece suit for girls and appropriate length men’s suit for boys. You should expect to be able to get in the water every time you show up for a shift. Please do not do anything prior to a shift that would prevent you from getting in the water that day (getting hair styled/colored, body piercings, etc.). You should also wear the provided Junior Lifeguard t-shirt when reporting to the pool. This is a mandatory uniform; please do not deviate from it.

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Punctuality All Junior Lifeguards will be on time for every shift at the pool. Junior Lifeguards (as well as all staff) are required to be ready to go 15 minutes before their assigned shift. Timeliness is crucial to the safety and success of our Academy. All cases of tardiness and/or absences will be documented. Please do not sign up for any shift that you cannot complete in its entirety. Please notify the Junior Lifeguard Mentor, Aquatics Director or Pool Manager of any deviation to your assigned schedule. Professionalism The Aquatics Office is a functioning part of our Lifeguarding Programs. Please keep it clean and all equipment put away in their proper place. Keep in mind that people approaching the office can overhear your conversations so no inappropriate language or comments should be made. Assignments Junior Lifeguards will be responsible for assisting in the chemical checks and safety checks throughout their shifts. You will be assigned various additional duties during your time at the pool. Swim Lessons Part of your volunteer experience will be to assist with swim lessons. A certified Red Cross and/or YMCA Instructor will teach each lesson, and you will be there to learn from them, as well as assist with the safety of the class. Prior to becoming an aid you will shadow a swim instructor. It is crucial for you to be alert and positive with the participants and assist wherever needed. Be aware of the level of the class, and the skills that are being taught in the class. Attendance and punctuality are very important, as the participants and the instructor are counting on you. In-Service In-service is weekly training to review your Lifeguarding skills. In-service is meant as a refresher, not to learn new skills. In-service will occur for 1 – 1.5 hours each week after each participant has completed the Lifeguarding course and is mandatory. Anticipated dates for in-service training will be on Wednesdays from 5 – 6:30 PM, starting June 8 through July 27.

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Evaluations Evaluations will be conducted for every C.W. Avery Family YMCA Junior Lifeguard. These are beneficial for the Junior Lifeguard, as they will show what you need to improve on and where you are excelling. The Junior Lifeguard Mentor with the input of other Aquatics Staff members will conduct the evaluations. End of the Season Junior Lifeguard Games and Party All successful Junior Lifeguard Academy Participants will demonstrate a selection of skills learned over the course of the Academy in a Junior Lifeguard Games against the Junior Lifeguards from Galowich and Smith YMCAs. This event, which family and friends are invited, will be held at our C.W. Avery Family YMCA on August 3, 2016. As a show of our appreciation for the hours of work you have put in for us over the course of the season, we will have a Joliet YMCA Junior Lifeguard potluck party and bonfire following the Guard Games. Time for the event will be immediately following the Junior Lifeguard Games.

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Lifeguard Training Agenda Class One –

1. Welcome and Orientation 2. Scanning and Surveillance 3. Victim Recognition 4. Entries and Assists

Class Two –

1. Review Entries and Assists 2. Rescues at or Near the Surface 3. Submerged victims in Shallow Water

Class Three –

1. Emergency Action Plans 2. Primary Assessment 3. Deep Water Rescues

Class Four –

1. Deep Water Rescues Review 2. Two person removal from water 3. Pool Procedures (i.e. chemical checks, equipment checks)

Class Five –

1. Head, Neck and Spinal Rescues 2. First Aid 3. Review to-date

June 8 – July 27: (Wednesdays Only) In-service – 5-6:30 PM

1. Choking Victims, Ventilations 2. Cardiac Chain of Survival 3. AED

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Other Important Dates to Note

March 28 - April 1, 2016 – Water Polo Camp

April 5 - 8, 2016 – Jets Swim Team Spring Clinic and Tryouts

June 20 – 24, 2016 – Porpoise Swim Camp July 18 – 22, 2016 – Water Polo Camp August 3, 2016 – Junior Lifeguard Games August 13, 2016 – C.W. Avery Family YMCA Mini-Triathlon

C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA- JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING ACADEMY APPLICATIONApplication MUST be filled out completely

Name:Last First (legal) M.I. Date of Birth

Address: Home Phone:

City: State: Zip:

AVAILABILITY: I am unavailable to work the following hours and days:

ACTIVITIES: Describe non-employment activities you have been engaged in that might strengthen your application- i.e.; Sports,

Hobbies, Clubs, Service Organizations, etc.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Paid or Volunteer- Complete all information and begin with the most recent

Organization (Most Recent): Address:

Contact Person or Supervisor: Phone:

Position Title or Responsibilities:

Beginning Date of Involvement: Ending Date of Involvement:

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Name of Elementary, Junior or High School: Grade:

Name: Address:

REFERENCES:

Phone:

Name: Address: Phone:

I have reviewed my child’s application and certify that all the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Parent/Guardian

E-mail:

Cell:

Date of Application:

Name: Address: Phone:

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

I understand and agree that if my service as a volunteer is accepted, there is no contract period for volunteer service and my volunteer service would be solely “at will”, giving either me or the YMCA the right to terminate my volunteer service at any time without liability or obligation.

CurrentlyInvolved

Organization (Most Recent): Address:

Contact Person or Supervisor: Phone:

Position Title or Responsibilities:

Beginning Date of Involvement: Ending Date of Involvement:CurrentlyInvolved

1. What are some of your extra-curricular (out-of-school) activities? Which do you like best and why?

2. Are you able to stand for long periods of time (i.e. guarding the pool deck) and work in a chlorinated pool? If not please explain.

3. What is the most important job/responsibility a Junior Lifeguard will have and why?

4. Why do you believe you will be a good Junior Lifeguard and Swim Aid?

5. What are three strong personality characteristics you have that will help you to become a good Junior Lifeguard?

6. Have you been in any programs or situations where you were in charge? Describe the situation and how you handled it.