Aquatic Safety Quick Check Form

A shift-by-shift checklist that lets aquatics supervisors log lifeguard coverage, rescue equipment readiness, and protocol compliance across the pool deck, play structure, and slide areas.

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In the Claude connectors directory

Name of Evaluator

First Name

Last Name

Aquatics Director Email

Pool Name

Date

Time

Lifeguards on Duty

Are a minimum of 2 guards on duty? (At least 1 on stand)

Yes No

Name of Lead Guard or Shift Lead on Duty

First Name

Last Name

Swimmers in the pool

Are there distractions on the pool deck that prevents a guard from being vigilant?

Yes No

If yes, what were the distractions and how were they handled?

Are there enough guards on duty to cover all areas of the pool?

Yes No

Is a Lead Guard Present?

Yes No

Comments about Lead Guard or Shift Lead

Are swim lessons occuring during observation?

Yes No

Is a Deck Manager/ Lead Swim Instructor present?

Yes No

Comments about Deck Manager/ Lead Swim Instructor

Lifeguards are following the current rotation steps below:

20-30 minute rotation followed Zone coverage maintained at all times Guards swapped stations promptly

Lifeguards are wearing masks when interacting with members or staff:

Yes No

Swim Instructors are wearing face shields while conducting lessons/ interacting with members or staff:

Yes No

Swim Instructors are disinfecting equipment between lessons:

Yes No

Staff

Uniform correct ID badge visible Certification current

Comments about Staff section

Is play structure open?

Yes No

Are guards stationed at the play structure?

Yes No

Is the slide open?

Yes No

Is there a guard at the top and bottom of the slide(s)

Yes No

Guard Equipment

Rescue tube Whistle First aid kit Backboard available

Comments about Guard Equipment

Organization

Rules signage posted Deck free of hazards Chemical logs up to date

Are all pink or red band swimmers within arms reach of a parent?

Yes No

Are there any hyperventilation/ breath holding activities taking place?

Yes No

Is the guard(s) able to see all areas of their zone/pool?

Yes No

Are all children under 16 swim tested and banded appropriately?

Yes No

Organization

Any additional comments needed about Aquatics Staff on duty?

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