A typical week day at the pool consists of swim lessons from 8-11. Then we get a lunch break from 11-12:15. From 12:15-1 those of us not teaching a 30-minute class (Advanced Preschool/Water Aerobics/Adult Lessons) get in the guard rotation. Pretty much, that just means that for 30 min you have a break but for 15 you will be on stand. At 1:15 we open for open swim and then we finish the day at 7. Also, one might have to work the morning or night shift. During the week the morning shift is from 5:45-7:45am, and you are alone for this time guarding lap swim for the swim team. The evening shift is from 8-10:30pm and covers pool parties and kayaking rolling sessions which alternate depending on the day. On the weekend, things are a lot different. Morning shift is from 10-11:45 to guard lap swim but usually only 1-3 patrons come to the pool the entire time, making it an easy shift. Open swim is then from 12:15-7 and pool parties are always 8-10:30 like during the week.
Each swim lesson "session" last 2 weeks- next week will mark the beginning of Session 5. There are 4 time slots for each session (8-9, 9-10, 10-11, and 12:30-1) and you teach up to 3 lessons but sometimes less depending on scheduling. At the beginning of each lesson we have all the kids sit down and we perform 2 Camp A songs to get them excited about swimming and energized for lessons. One of the moms recorded our Pirate Song- you can watch it by
clicking here. On the final day of each session, we have a themed event called Family Fun Day. Alternating lifeguards are in charge of picking out a theme and organizing decorations, music, and songs accordingly. Our Fun Day themes so far have been jungle, hawaiian, disney, and superhero!
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Me teaching my Preschool class! |
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Nina, Me, and Kari with Katie (on the left) from my class and some girls from Kari's class |
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Taylor, Nina, Kari and I with our tie-dye shirts (Thanks for the kit, Nicole!!) |
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All 7 of us lifeguards went down the slide at once, proving that the "1 person on the slide at a time" rule is crucial to ensure safety |
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All of us during the synchronized swim event of Mandatory Fun |
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Because we are so close to the Dolomite mountains, we often have crazy storms and flash floods. This photo is from 4th of July |
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View from the top of the slide |
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View from the top to the right |