PoolFacilityOperation SOP 01 Aug 2012 draft.doc

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

No. MWR-AQUA-010 R0

DATE

01 Aug 2012

SUBJECT

POOL FACILITY PRIMARY OPERATION PROCEDURES

ORIGINATOR

Aquatics Supervisor

FILING

To be maintained within the Standard Operating Procedures Binder of Andersen

INSTRUCTIONS

Pool where it is accessible to facility staff.

PURPOSE

To outline basic operational functions within Andersen pool.

REFERENCE

PUBLICATIONS

AFI 34-110

AFOSH 48-14

AFMAN34-133

ABWI 34-102

AAFB OI 34-133

RESPONSIBILITIES

Outdoor Recreation Director will provide oversight of all Standard Operating

Procedures to ensure appropriate application of each within all facilities within the department.

Aquatics Director will maintain and submit revisions to procedures specific to the operation(s) under their leadership. Each Supervisor will provide adequate training to all facility staff to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures that pertain to their work place.

Facility staff will follow the procedures within these guidelines and ensure each step is completed in accordance with the instruction here-in.

DEFINITIONS

PRT= Physical Readiness Training or Physical Readiness Test

ODR=Outdoor Recreation

SOP=Standard Operating procedures

GENERAL

A. Andersen swimming pool operates for two specific functions:

1. To support PRT for Active Duty Personnel.

2. To provide recreational swimming for all authorized MWR patrons and their approved guests.

B. These two distinct functions require different manning policies and determine who is, and is not, authorized to utilize the facility.

PROCEDURES

A. Hours of Operation

1. Lap Swim hours 0600-0800 and 1100-1400 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. 1800-1900 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

2. Open Recreational swimming: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1400-1800, Saturday, Sunday 1200-1800

3. Facility staff does not have the authority to close the entire facility, within the posted Hours of Operations without the express permission of the Aquatics Director.

a. If the pool water or weather conditions arise that are not conducive to safe swimming, patrons are to be evacuated from the water and the Adverse Weather EAP is to be initiated.

b. If facility staff believes there is reason to close the facility, they must first contact the Aquatics Director or ODR Director as soon as possible and state the reason. The Aquatics Director or ODR Director will make the determination if it is necessary to request closure of the facility from the Flight Chief.

B. Pool Access and Fee Policies

1. Facility staff members must ensure that only authorized MWR patrons and their accompanied sponsored guests are allowed access into the pool facility for recreational and physical training purposes. Sponsors must remain at the facility with their guests at all times.

2. There are currently no fees charged for access to Andersen Pool.

C. Lap Swimming

1. This function of the Andersen pool is to support the PRT of Active Duty personnel.

2. Military dependent adults may participate during Lap Swim on a space available basis.

3. Active Duty personnel take precedence in their utilization of the pools during Lap Swim hours of operation.

4. The manning requirement during Lap Swim is one lifeguard on duty on the deck with an ID checker in the office to check ID cards.

a. There are no 10 minute breaks during lap swim times.

D. Recreational Swimming

1. This function of Andersen pool as a form of recreation is to provide general recreation for all authorized patrons and their sponsored guests.

2. Fees are not currently being charged for access.

3. The manning requirement during Open Recreational Swim hours is two lifeguards at their individual stations. One lifeguard watching the swimming and non-swimming area and one lifeguard posted at the diving zone. These two lifeguards must remain at opposite sides of the pool from each other to ensure total swimming pool coverage.

4. Lifeguards will clear the pool 10 minutes prior to every hour in order to refresh, re-hydrate, and rotate stations. Take water samples at this time and walk through the locker rooms to check their condition.

5. Authorized patrons must request approval from the Aquatics Director in order to schedule activities or exercises that are not associated with the scheduled and routine programming of the basic functions of the pool.

6. The ODR Director or Aquatics Director will provide the names of patrons who have been authorized for exceptions to routine programming and only those individuals will be accommodated in this manner.

7. All children 15 years of age and below are required to be entered into the Andersen Air Force Base Pool Youth Swim Program Registration.

a. Each child will be designated as a swimmer (green or yellow band) or non-swimmer

(red band).

b. Only children 10-15 years of age may be tagged as “green band” swimmers after completing and passing the swim test administered by an Andersen Pool lifeguard.

c. Children 7 to 15 years of age that are “red banded” non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult stationed within hearing and visual distance, the guardian cannot leave the pool deck area, an adult is anyone that is 18 years of age or older. If they are “yellow tagged” swimmers, then they have passed the swim test, but are still under 10, they must have an adult present on the pool deck area and aware of their location at all times.

d. Database entries will be good for a period of two years, requiring updating only for change of swimming status within the two years.

e. Children 6 years of age and below must have a lifejacket on while in the main pool at all times, unless they are actively interacting with an adult and within arm’s length of that adult. It is highly recommended that children 6 years and younger are life-jacketed at all times while in the main pool area. The Andersen main pool is not designed for young children under 46” tall to be able to safely touch bottom in the shallowest area.

8. Any patron found to be falsely distributing bands to youth patrons will immediately be banned from using the pool facility for a minimum of two weeks and will be only be allowed back into the facility in a probationary status. Any child entering the pool facility with an unregistered band or under false pretenses will be immediately removed from the facility and sent home.

9. Areas of Responsibility:

a. Station 1 is responsible for quadrants A and B.

b. Station 2 is responsible for quadrants A and D.

c. Station 3 is responsible for quadrants C and D.

d. Station 4 is responsible for quadrants B and C.

9.1 Lifeguard Station Assignments (see figure 4.1.1.):

a. Stations 1, 2 and 4 are the default stations, providing coverage to quadrants A, B, C and D.

b. Stations 1, 3 and 4 will be manned when bather load is concentrated in quadrants C and D.

c. Stations 1, 2 and 3 will be manned when bather load is concentrated in quadrants A and D.

4.2. Water entry is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty at their individual stations, failure to comply could lead to customers being asked to leave the pool and/or notification of the offense to security forces.

4.3. Lifeguards and ID checkers will wear the issued uniform when on duty.

4.4. Lifeguards will enforce all pool complex rules. (See Attachment 6)

ATTACHMENT 1

Aquatics Program Chain of Command:

· Aquatics Manager:

Cell 488-1599

· Outdoor Recreation Director:

Cell 898-2154

Always call Outdoor Rec at 366-5197 first and leave a message during the hours of 0800-1700, after hours and weekends call cell numbers.

· Chief, Community Services Flight

Cell 888-4424

· Deputy, 36th Force Support Squadron

Cell 688-5965

· Commander, 36th Force Support Squadron Cell 688-9883

ATTACHMENT 2

Incident Report:

ATTACHMENT 3

Andersen Pool Patron Use Log:

ATTACHMENT 4

ATTACHMENT 5

Locally Derived AF Form 708:

Attachment 6 Pool Rules

· Only authorized patrons and their accompanied guests are permitted to utilize pool facilities

· Only children enrolled in the Andersen Air Force Base Pool program will be allowed entry into the pool and surrounding area.

· Lifeguards will enforce all rules to ensure a safe swimming environment.

· All patrons and accompanied guests must sign in/out at the front when entering/exiting the pool complex.

· Food and beverages prohibited on or around pool deck areas. Food and beverages are allowed in BBQ and grassy areas outside of the deck area. Alcohol is prohibited at all times.

· Glass containers are prohibited.

· Smoking is prohibited in or around the pool complex.

· Individuals with obvious evidence of a cold or other communicable disease, open sores or lesions, including fungal skin diseases, are prohibited from entering pool.

· Children not toilet trained must wear snug-fitting plastic pants.

· Children 6 years of age or younger are not eligible to be administered the swim test. They will be issued a red wrist band and must be under the direct supervision (in the water) of a parent or guardian at all times.

· Children 7 to 10 years of age may take the swim test with parental consent upon completing the registration form. Children in this age group passing the swim test will be issued a yellow wrist band. Children 7 to 10 years of age wearing a yellow wrist band must never be left unattended. They will be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. The definition of direct supervision means monitored at all times, within line of sight and within hearing distance. Children 7 to 10 years of age who fail will be issued a red wrist band and must be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.

· Children 11 to 15 years of age may take the swim test with parental consent upon completing the registration form. Children passing the swim test will be issued a green wrist band and are eligible to use the pool without direct parental supervision. Children 11 to 15 years of age who fail will be issued a red wrist band and must be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.

· Children 16 and over may enter without being tested.

· Only properly fitted US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFD) types I, II, and III are allowed during open recreational swimming

· Showers are required before entering pool.

· Lifeguards may clear pool and surrounding area during electrical storms and at other times deemed necessary in the interest of safety.

· No diving at shallow end of pool.

· Breath-holding contests and solo breath-hold dives are prohibited.

· No running, horseplay, or pushing of people in or around pool.

· No swimming unless a lifeguard is on duty.

· No climbing or jumping over the fence.

· No lifejackets are allowed in the deep end of the pool.

· Kickboards and other training equipment will be used for lap swimming, swim team practice, swim lessons or other training classes only.

Baby Pool Rules

· Maximum Depth is 2 feet.

· No jumping, diving, or belly flops into pool.

· Children cannot be left unattended in the baby pool area at any time.

· No running, wrestling, or disorderly conduct.

Diving Board Rules

· Only one person at a time.

· No running or hanging on the board.

· Only bounce once.

· Clear the landing area after entering the pool.

· No diving with a lifejacket, goggles or masks.

· No diving from the side of the board. Dive straight out.

· Do not adjust the fulcrum.

· No swimming under or around the diving board while in use.

· Wait for the water to be clear in front of the board before climbing the ladder.

Slide Rules

· Only one person at a time may use the slide.

· Riders must go feet first, lying on their backs.

· Clear landing area after entering pool.

· Children with lifejackets may go down the slide.

· Allow for others to clear the landing site before the next person climbs the ladder.

· Metal parts such as pins or tags attached to bathing suits or other clothing are not allowed.

ATTACHMENT 7

Aquatic Toys:

For safety reasons, the following aquatic toys are not allowed in the main pool during open recreation swim:

1. Balls of any size

2. Objects with sharp pointed ends

3. Dive sticks or dive toys

4. Inner tubes

5. Water wings

6. Noodles

7. Any other flotation devices not USCG approved

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36 FSS Pool/Beach Incident Report

Date (DDMMMYY): Time: Location:

Personal Information:

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) SSN (last four) Status/Grade

Local Address Unit Home phone Duty phone

Sponsor Information

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) Grade Unit Duty phone

Description of Incident:

Patron signature

Responding Lifeguard:

Lifeguard comments:

Lifeguard signature:

Corrective Action Taken:

Manager Signature

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Chlorine Log Date:

Time:

Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph

Shallow Right Corner

Shallow Left Corner

Deep Right Corner

Deep Left Corner

Average Reading

Water Temp.

Lifeguard Initials

Time:

Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph

Shallow Right Corner

Shallow Left Corner

Deep Right Corner

Deep Left Corner

Average Reading

Water Temp.

Lifeguard Initials

Time:

Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph Chlorine Ph

Shallow Right Corner

Shallow Left Corner

Deep Right Corner

Deep Left Corner

Average Reading

Water Temp.

Lifeguard Initials

Take a sample from all four corners of the pool and enter the average on this form

Do not check chlorine by a jet (where water comes into pool).

Hold dropper straight up and down (Vertical) not at a 45 degree angle.

Take water sample 12 inches below surface.

Preferred Levels:

Chlorine 1.0-2.0

Ph 7.2 - 7.8

USE ONLY ONE SHEET PER DAY. IF YOU RUN OUT OF SPACE BEGIN A NEW SHEET WITH THE SAME DATE AND #2 NEXT TO THE DATE.

**REMEMBER: Ensure all areas of this form are filled out to include date, time, lifeguard initials, and chlorine readings.

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