On-Campus Swimming Activities

• A Designated Staff must be assigned to each swimming activity.
• The Designated Staff must not be included in the staffing ratios for that group.
• Approved student-to-staff ratios for the group swimming must be maintained for the entire duration of all swimming activities.
• Each Designated Staff must have current First Aid and CPR certifications.

The following rules apply at all times:

• No students allowed in pool area without staff
• All swimmers must rinse prior to using pool
• Staff or students with cuts or bandages may not use the pool
• Staff or students with communicable diseases may not use the pool
• No items are to be placed in the pool except those approved for pool usage
• No jumping/diving/horseplay
• Ladder must be used to enter and exit the pool
• Only one student can enter or exit the pool at a time
• No food or drink in the pool area
• No swimming after sunset
• Students must follow the instructions of the Staff at all times

Failure to follow any of the above rules will result in restriction from pool use.

Off-Campus Swimming Activities

• Swimming events at locations that already have a lifeguard will not require a HEC lifeguard to accompany the students.
• CPR-trained staff must be assigned to accompany any off-campus swimming activity where we will be relying upon the lifeguard on duty at the swimming area.
• Students will follow all rules imposed by the lifeguard on duty.
• No Hillcrest staff or student shall attend an off-campus swimming event at a location not employing their own lifeguard unless an HEC lifeguard is accompanying the group.

Revised 7/2013 DH
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