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Nicole Van Winkle Cheryl Salazar Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District
58% of Parents do not consider drowning a threat to their children. -National Safe Kids Campaign
19% of drowning deaths involving children occur in
public pools with certified lifeguards present. –Drowning Prevention Foundation
Drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children between the ages of 1-4.
-U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007
“Inattentional Blindness occurs when people fail to notice stimuli appearing in front of their eyes while they are preoccupied with another visual task.”
– US Lifeguard Standards released in Jan 2011
Why do people drown in lifeguarded pools?
◦ The things we can
control:
Lifeguards lack vigilance
Lifeguards lack proper training
Lifeguards lack proper supervision
Lack of rules or enforcement of rules
Ineffective hiring practices
Updated certification programs
Focus on training
Holding staff accountable for vigilance
Psychic Ownership
Preventative LifeguardingPreventative Lifeguarding
Technologically-savvy generation
“It’s not my fault, you didn’t remind me.”
Strong-willed ◦ Positive and Negative effects
Overstimulated environment
Job vs. School confusion
SO… how do we reach them?
What are we working with?What are we working with?
Hiring Practices ◦ How effective are your hiring practices?
Where do you recruit potential lifeguards?
Is the application process clear?
Do they require teamwork?
Do they require skill?
Do they require endurance?
Do they involve interaction with a superior?
Do they demand leadership skills?
Do they require social skills?
EvaluationEvaluation-- Where do we begin?Where do we begin?
Lifeguard Shortage? Are you sure?
Contact: ◦ HS Swim Teams
◦ Swim Clubs
◦ HS Lunches
◦ College Swim/Polo Teams
◦ College Career Fairs and Career Websites
RecruitingRecruiting 11--22--33
Submit Resume or application ◦ Aquatics specific?
◦ Include certification information
Schedule physical assessment ◦ Wufoo!
Attend Physical Assessment
Interview
Rookie School
Physical/Background
Application ProcessApplication Process
Summer Hiring PracticesSummer Hiring Practices-- Day 1Day 1
Endurance ◦ 500 yard swim
Skill ◦ Standard Brick Tow
◦ Treading Water
Interview ◦ Do the questions give you insight?
◦ Do they provide scenarios?
◦ Do they evaluate character?
◦ For lead staff, do the questions give you insight into their leadership potential?
◦ Do they allow the experienced lifeguard to demonstrate their knowledge and experience?
Summer Hiring PracticesSummer Hiring Practices-- Day 1Day 1
Rookie Schools What is it?
Why is it important?
What information will I gain?
Is it too basic for evaluating lead staff?
How is this different than information I gain at an interview?
Summer Hiring PracticesSummer Hiring Practices-- Day 2Day 2
Lifeguard Olympics Theme ◦ 3 teams
◦ As many events as you desire
◦ Medals given out for each event
Skill
Professionalism/Teamwork
◦ Teams led by current lead staff
Form bonds with future colleagues and superiors
Rookie School FormatRookie School Format
Potential Events: ◦ CPR
◦ Rescue Skills
◦ Spirit Competition
◦ Team-Building Activities
◦ EAP Drills
◦ Real-Life First Aid
◦ Relays
Rookie School Format cont’d.Rookie School Format cont’d.
Event Formats: ◦ Stations (our favorite)
By team
By pairs
◦ Group Events
Relays
Spirit Competition
Team-Building Activities
Rookie School Format cont’d.Rookie School Format cont’d.
Evaluation Tools: ◦ Skill level- assessed at each station
◦ Interaction with team
Do they step up as a leader? (lead staff)
Are they confident in their knowledge?
◦ Interaction with their supervisors
Do they accept constructive criticism?
Can they correctly adjust their actions?
Rookie School EvaluationRookie School Evaluation
Rookie School Fun!Rookie School Fun!
Nicole Van Winkle
Cheryl Salazar
(951)360-1974
Questions?Questions?
