CITY OF RENO JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS PARENT AND PARTICIPANT INFORMATION PACKET TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 3 The Physical Challenge 4

PREREQUISITES 4

PROGRAM DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS 4

WEEKLY CALENDAR 5

FREE RECREATION SWIM 5

PARTICIPANT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE – SAFETY FIRST! 5

ATTENDANCE 5

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS 6

AGE REQUIREMENTS 6

REGISTRATION 6

REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY 6

PARTICIPANT DISCIPLINE FOR MINOR INCIDENTS 6

DAILY REQUIREMENTS 7

PHONE POLICY 7

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS 8

CONTACT INFORMATION 8

2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The City of Reno Pool Junior Guards program will provide your child with an understanding of the skills required to become a pool lifeguard by emphasizing fun and physical fitness through a variety of activities. This course does not certify Junior Lifeguards as lifeguards. It does, however, certify them in and CPR upon successful completion of requirements outlined by the American Red Cross. In addition to a CPR and First Aid certification, the program will provide a foundation of knowledge, attitude, and skills that will prepare participants for lifeguard training in the future if they choose. Participants will also participate in both dry land and in-water exercises each day, and will receive swim stroke refinement.

Under the supervision of our qualified instructors, your child will practice the skills necessary to become a successful lifeguard, and will learn and practice the skills necessary in order to become certified in first aid and CPR. All sessions will consist of conditioning, lifeguard instruction, and special activity days. Conditioning will include , running, calisthenics and team-building games, in addition to other physical activities.

The Physical Challenge

Successful course completion requires physical activity. Sessions will include some strenuous exercise. If a medical condition or disability exists that might prevent participation in the activities, or there are questions about fully participating in the pool junior lifeguard program, please contact us to discuss concerns before the program begins.

Approximately 45 – 75 minutes of swim workouts and coaching will take place each day. Please ensure that your child has goggles, a sport and maximum swim protection (i.e. and waterproof sunscreen) for these long swim sessions.

PREREQUISITES

● Must be 11-14 years of age by the first session date ● To participate in the Junior Lifeguard program, the following skills must be demonstrated prior to the beginning of instruction on the first day of class: ○ Swim the front crawl (freestyle) for 25 yards continuously while to the side. ○ Step into deep water from the side, submerge, and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater ○ Tread water for one minute using arms and legs.

All Junior Lifeguards will need to fulfill the minimum requirements in order to participate in the program. Instructors will notify you after the skills assessment if your child does not complete the minimum requirements for participation. You must remain at the facility on the first day of instruction until staff has cleared your child for participation in the program.

3 PROGRAM DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS All sessions will be held at Idlewild Pool, located at 1805 Idlewild Dr. Reno, NV. Check in will happen each morning from 8am-8:30am on the pool deck at Idlewild Pool. Throughout the day, Junior Guards will utilize the park with staff supervision for dry land activities, and the park shelter or California Building for classroom time when earning their First Aid CPR/AED certifications.

Session One: Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-1:30pm June 14-, 2021 - June 25, 2021

Session Two: Mondays - Fridays 8:30am-1:30pm July 12, 2021 - July 23, 2021

Daily Schedules are subject to change slightly depending on activities for the day, however below is a general outline of a daily schedule:

8:00am-8:30am- Participant check in 8:30am-10:00am- Dry land stretching/workout/activity 10:00am-10:15am- Snack Break 10:15am-12:00pm- Water workout/game/activity 12:00pm-12:30pm- Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm- Special guests or classroom time 1:30pm-1:45pm- Parent check out. Parents will have the option to allow participants to check themselves out. Participants will have the option to stay for free open swim, which takes place after the program ends.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Staff will distribute a weekly calendar on the first day of each session. The calendar will provide information on that week’s activities and include important upcoming information parents need to be aware of. Calendars are subject to change slightly depending on availability of speakers, activity lengths, etc.

FREE RECREATION SWIM

Junior Lifeguard participants are able to check themselves out (if allowed by parents) stay past check out time for free recreational swim , however instructors are not responsible for the supervision of children after 1:45 pm. Lifeguards will provide general pool supervision during recreation swim and are NOT available for one-on-one supervision. Junior Guard parents and other family members must pay for entrance to attend Recreation swim with the participant.

4 PARTICIPANT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE – SAFETY FIRST!

The City of Reno is not responsible for your child outside of designated program hours. All Junior Guard participants must enter and exit the facility via the park gate on the North Side of the pool deck. Please ensure that you have planned and communicated with your child about when you’ll be picking them up each day. If you would like your child to have the ability to sign themselves out each day and leave without the presence of a parent or guardian, you must indicate so on their Participant Information Card. It is of the utmost importance that your child is checked out each day by someone that is designated to check them out on their Participant Information Card. If they are not on that card, then they will not be allowed to take your child without written and/or verbal authorization.

Please save us some worry and a phone call and have only consistent, designated individuals pick your child/children up each day.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is encouraged and credits will not be given for missed days. Please keep in mind that most days will include classroom time in order for participants to earn their First Aid and CPR/AED certifications. It is important they attend these sessions in order to become certified at the end of the program.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Junior lifeguards must wear swim (boys) or a swimsuit and shorts (girls), and the official junior lifeguard t-, provided by the City of Reno. Please try to have your children’s , shorts and purchased before the first day of the course. Active gear is recommended as groups will be participating in physical activity when not in the water. A rash guard and are also advised for additional sun protection. These items can be purchased at most area sporting goods stores.

AGE REQUIREMENTS The age requirement for Junior Guards is 11-14 years old. At age 15 children are encouraged to apply for a job with City of Reno Aquatics and take the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course. At ages 10 and under, swimming lessons are available.

REGISTRATION

Enrollment in the Junior Lifeguards Programs is available online, in-person and over the phone at Northwest Pool (Idlewild Pool opens to the public June 5). Registration will open for all methods at

5 8am on Monday, April 19 2021. If the session you would like to attend is full, please request to be put on the waiting list.

REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY

A Request for Refund, Transfer and Credit Form must be received by the criteria deadlines listed below: ● Customer requested refunds will be charged an administration fee of $10 per activity, and must be requested by the Sunday before the session begins. No credits, transfers or refunds will be issued for class materials purchased. ● No credits or refunds will be issued for days missed ● If your child does not pass the swim test you will receive a full refund

PARTICIPANT DISCIPLINE FOR MINOR INCIDENTS

In order to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for all program participants, the Parks are Recreation Department has established guidelines regarding acceptable behavior. In general, staff asks that all children show respect toward all participants and staff. Any type of mildly aggressive, destructive, intrusive or distracting actions toward a fellow participant or staff member will be considered an incident and will bring about the following sequence of events:

1st step – Verbal Warning / Explanation - a discussion between child and staff regarding incident and explanation of why the behavior is not acceptable. 2nd step – “Time Out” / “Take A Lap” – a “Time Out” is a period of 5-10 minutes that the participants will sit aside and be asked to reflect on the incident followed by discussion with a staff member. “Take A Lap” is a supervised run of reasonable distance or other exercise such as push-ups, sit-ups, squats, etc. After the “Time Out” or “Take A Lap” the participant is allowed to rejoin in the group. 3rd Step – Staff discussion with parents/guardians regarding the incident and/or behavior exhibited. At this point the child may be asked to be picked up early from the program and not return that day and/or the next program day. Final Step – If we see any major or recurring problems and have previously notified parents/guardians of such behavior, and it cannot be resolved, the participant will be dismissed from the program. There will be NO REFUND if a child is asked to leave the program for disciplinary reasons. Any single incident of aggressive, destructive, or physical behavior toward another participant or staff member that could potentially cause injury will result in an immediate Time Out, discussion with the parent and potential dismissal from the program.

6 DAILY REQUIREMENTS

All participants are expected to be able to participate in all activities, unless they have a note from their parent/guardian saying otherwise. Participants should arrive on time, in uniform and prepared for both dryland and swimming activities.

Participants must bring the following items to program every day:

● Junior Guard t-shirt – given out the first day of program

● Swimsuit, towel, warm , athletic

● Lunch, snacks and lots of water

● Sunscreen, goggles, and a hat

o Optional items are rash guards, , tops and no more than $5 for the vending machine

PHONE POLICY

Junior Lifeguards is a fun and interactive program that thrives when participants interact with each other and instructors and participate in all activities. Phone use will not be permitted during the program, and children will be asked to leave phones in their backpacks at all times. If you need to contact your child, please call the pool directly and a staff person will either convey a message for you or bring your child to the office to speak with you. If you expect to need to contact your child during the program due to an extenuating circumstance, please notify the instructors ahead of time and they can make accommodations accordingly.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS ● scans upon arrival for staff and participants ● Symptom check and screening upon arrival for staff and participants ● Face coverings required at all times when not in the water ● Frequent hand-washing and hand sanitizer available ● Sanitation of all equipment each day

COVID-19 precautions subject to change depending on State and Local recommendations and requirements at the time.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Idlewild Pool- (775)334-2267

Program Coordinator/Supervisor- Lauren Kaz, [email protected], (775)657-4651 7