Lifeguard checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Lifeguard name #1

• Lifeguard name #2

• Shift day

  Select Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

• Shift time

  Open

  Close

• Which shift are you working?

  Select Open Close

  • Open
  • Close

Indoor open duties

• Remove covers from 25m pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any issues to report?

• Pool cover machine on charge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switch on pace clock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check indoor aquatic area for hazards/damage/issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any hazards/damage/issues to report?

hazard/damage/issue

• Description

• Check oxygen equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record in register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check lap lanes and signage set up as per booking sheet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check rescue equipment and ensure it is in allocated locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any issues to report?

• Set up tables and chairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outdoor open duties

• Remove covers from 50m pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any issues to report?

• Pool cover machine on charge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switch on outdoor pace clock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check outdoor area for hazards/damage/issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any hazards/damage/issues to report?

hazard/damage/issue

• Description

• Check lap lanes and signage set up as per booking sheet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set up first aid and spinal equipment on first aid room door

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check rescue equipment and ensure it is in allocated locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any issues to report?

• Clean outdoor scum lines as per schedule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shallow end = even date
  Deep end = odd date

• Clear leaves and debris from gutters and drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor close duties

• Pack all equipment away (kick boards etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Collect all lost property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switch off indoor pace clock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean and stack tables and chairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all lanes set up as normal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pick up rubbish from around indoor aquatic area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Put covers on 25m indoor pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any issues to report?

• Pool cover machine on charge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean spa scum lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switch off first aid room lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outdoor close duties

• Pack all equipment away (kick boards etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Collect all lost property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switch off outdoor pace clock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pick up rubbish from around outdoor area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change bin liners

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Don't forget the bins around the 25m and baby pool

• Ensure all lanes set up as normal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pack away lane signage (can leave the bases out)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bring in first aid and spinal equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bring in rescue equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Put covers on 50m indoor pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any issues to report?

• Pool cover machine on charge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take rubbish bags to skip

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check no patrons left outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check no loose items left outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock all doors around indoor pool area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other information

• Do you have any feedback to pass on about your open/close?

Staff sign off

• Add signature

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• Lifeguard #2

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• Duty Manager

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• Please send email to TJ. thomas.hatzi@ymca.org.au