A leaders guide to youth swimming and boating activities serves as a primary resource for the mile swim bsa, snorkeling bsa, kayaking bsa, and boardsailing bsa awards. Participants should observe the waterskiers safety code and the boat drivers safety code found in aquatics supervision, no 34346. Although water safety is the top priority, group fun comes in a close second. Aquatics director art sloate will be instructing on all the phases of bsa lifeguard except the required first aid cpr pro. National capital area council aquatics activity awards. You will be part of a team that can make a difference in the quality of life of every member of this. Apply to aquatics manager, recreation manager, grounds manager and more. Kelsey bracewell, chris stec, keith keller, mike robinson, and the florida sea base. Following the bsa safety afloat plan, show that you and a buddy can sail a boat properly. It expands the awareness instruction provided by safe swim defense training. An emergency action plan should be formulated and shared with participants as appropriate. As your arms begin the recovery phase, place your chin and.
Aquatics activity awards counselor information and procedures. Cub scout day camp administration resources 60 stress busters academics and sports program guide, 34299 ageappropriate guidelines, 182602 aquatics supervision, 34346 bear handbook, 33451 bsa religious policy, 522202 camp leadershipyouth protection begins with you, 623307. Personal watercraft pwc are motorized vehicles for personal use and subject to this standard. Aquatic supervision policy in order to make our facility a safe place for you and your family, we want to educate you on the supervision policy for our pools. Qualified supervision all swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of those in his or her care, and who is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight. Aquatics supervision, soon to be available from council service centers. The 2019 bsa aquatics supervision guide comes in a standard 8 x 11 size with a loose leaf, threehole punch configuration. Aquatics safety resource material aquatics supervision, no. For additional details before conducting an activity consult the guide to safe scouting available at. Lookout the lookout continuously monitors the conduct of the swim. Participants also must bring a current safe swim defense training card and a copy of the aquatics supervision manual no.
Salary estimates are based on 7,048 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by aquatics supervisor employees. The requirements for each of those recognitions are found in appendix 3 of aquatics supervision. The qualified supervisor, the designated response personnel, 7. Between the catch and the power phase, lift your chin out of the water, finish exhaling, and quickly take a breath. It comes shrinkwrapped and ready to pop in to a 3ring binder like the cub scouts threering binder item 629256, sold. Aquatics supervision this new comprehensive publication, no. Answers to questions about the new aquatics courses. The primary purpose of this training program is no longer to provide units with the skills. Swimming and water rescue provides bsa leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities.
City of fort collins recreation department aquatic manual. Should boy scout youth 16 and older as per the requirements be encouraged toattend the. Units engaged in any sup activity should notify parents and other responsible parties of the location and duration of the activity. This enewsletter is one effort to keep you informed of whats going on in bsa aquatics. According to the centers for disease control, drowning is the second leading cause of. While doing the breaststroke, you should exhale slowly in the water between breaths. Youll find excellent resource material for unit leaders in aquatics supervision. Aquatics leadership training programs safe swim defense and safety afloat training programs are available online at. A leaders guide to youth swimming and boating activities supply no.
When lifeguards are not provided by others, the adult supervisor must assign at least two rescue personnel, with additional numbers to maintain a ratio of one rescuer to every 10 participants. Safe swim defense and safety afloat training programs are available online at my. Boy scout summer camp troop promotion kit order of the. Bsa lifeguard instructor manual, along with other required resources, will be the cornerstone of the program. We are excited to have you join us as a member of the recreation division. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout requirements pub. Buddy system and the lookout work together as a safety team. Direct information or inquiries regarding this newsletter or the aquatics subcommittee to steve at. The supervisor must provide depth in clear water and should be defined by floats or other instruction and rescue equipment and assign areas of markers. City of fort collins aquatics manual written for new and existing aquatics employees last revision. For mile swim bsa, snorkeling bsa, kayaking bsa, and boardsailing bsa. The bsa recommends that at least one person with this training. Contact the instructor, russ gilbert, at 9288144612 or email at russ. The boy scout handbook the 12th edition of the boy scout handbook goes on sale fall of 2009.
For more information, see aquatics supervision, no. Aquatics supervision 34346 boy scouts of america scouting. Resource material aquatics supervision, no naui open water swim test. National capital area council ncac aquatics committee meeting. Saturday class is 9 am to 5pm sunday is 11 am to 5pm must attend both weekends for bsa lifeguard. Finish the recovery by pushing your hands forward just under the surface, fingers leading, until your arms are at their full length in a glide position. Apply to aquatics manager, supervisor, grounds manager and more. Take these steps to make swim checks less stressful. Lake wallkill aquatic supervision plan this document is a requirement for all operators of public beachesswimming facilities in the state of nj.
General information on aquatics program supervision is found in aquatics supervision, no. For indepth information on aquatics policies, see aquatics supervision, no. The aquatics supervision guide book is the primary resource for all camp aquatic activities. If the other elements of safe swim defense are in place. Canoeing merit badge worksheet us scouting service. The vernon board of health is responsible for insuring the state regulations are followed including the documented aspects of this plan. Earn one of the bsas six aquatics awards this summer. Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates programs, trainings, services, and staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the northeast community center. Cub scout day camp administration resources 60 stress busters academics and sports program guide, 34299 ageappropriate guidelines, 182602 aquatics supervision, 34346 bear handbook, 33451 bsa religious policy, 522202 camp leadershipyouth protection begins with you, 623307 camp program and property management, 20920. We strive to place your familys safety as our number one priority. Use only floats specifically designed for towing that provide secure handholds for each rider. Aquatics activities at district and council day and resident camps should follow appropriate national camp accreditation program ncap standards. This new copy handbook of the essential methods of scouting is filled with 100 years of acquired knowledge and experiences. A leaders guide to youth swimming and boating activities.
For additional details before conducting an activity consult the. Begin the recovery phase by bringing your hands in together under the chin and your elbows to the sides of your body. The supervisor must provide instruction and rescue equipment and assign areas of responsibility as outlined in aquatics supervision, no. Units taking day or overnight trips on calm water should consult the bsa publication aquatics supervision, no. Aquatics activities at district and council day and resident camps should. You should work with your aquatics director and camp management to use this document as a guide to your development as a staff member. Bsa aquatics supervision guide 2019 boy scouts of america. Qualified supervision all activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of those in his or her care, and who is trained in. All participants must purchase the aquatics supervision guide no. Qualified supervision all activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult. Aquatic supervision policy huntersville family fitness. The qualified supervisor, the designated response personnel, and the lookout work together as a safety team. Swimming and water rescue provides leaders with information and inthewater skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities. See the personal watercraft pwc program application, no.
Swimming and water rescue and aquatics supervision. This is an opportunity for your unit to have your annual bsa swim classification check done under the supervision of ncacapproved aquatics personnel. Uncertain times call for flexibility and communication. The swimmer area may be up to 12 feet in rescuer to every 10 participants. Field books and leader guides program literature literature. Exchanges, replacements, refunds no questions asked. Thank you to scouts nick hammond, grant schaefer, and sebastian keller.
Copies of safety afloat may be downloaded from the guide to safe scouting, available online at learning objectives at the end of this session, each participant should be able to understand and appreciate the most important and essential elements of aquatics safetysupervision and discipline. Swimming and water rescue training book is a companion course to safe swim defense. Section v of camp program and property management, no. Aquatics supervision leaders guide to youth swimming and boating activities. For a more complete statement of safety afloat standards, see aquatics supervision manual, no. Aquatics supervision leaders guide to youth swimming and boating activities 34346 isbn 9780839543466 2009 boy scouts of america 2009 printing table of contents. Participants should observe the waterskiers safety code and the boat drivers safety code found in aquatics supervision, no.
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