APPENDIX_6_OI_34-634_Swimming_Pool_Operations.pdf

APPENDIX 6

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER FSC Operating Instruction 34-634

39TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON (USAFE)

1 Mar 2012

Outdoor Recreation

SWIMMING POOL OPERATIONS

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

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OPR: 39 FSS/FSCO (Kelly Bortles) Certified by: 39 FSS/FSC (Mr. Mark Sullivan)

Supersedes: FSC OI 34-634, 1 Mar 11 Pages: 8

This instruction implements AFI 34-110, Air Force Outdoor Recreation Programs. It provides and establishes instruction to establish procedures for the operation of the Base Swimming Pool at Incirlik AB, Turkey. It applies to all personnel using the Base Swimming Pool.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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No Changes

CHAPTER 1

1. RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.1. The Outdoor Recreation Director is delegated the responsibility and authority by the Force

Support Commander to ensure the operation and maintenance of the Base Pool is IAW Air Force directives, that all personnel using the Base Pool comply with the rules set forth in this OI and that the Base Pool staff enforce these rules.

1.2. The Pool Manager is responsible for supervising the day to day operation of the Swimming

Pool; closely observing safety and sanitation rules, supervising lifeguards, and providing a safe, efficient and economical operation.

1.3. The Base Civil Engineer (CE) is responsible to maintain the Base Pool and Water Supply per the Turkey wide Maintenance Contract.

2. POOL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. US military personnel authorized exchange privileges, their dependents and their bonafide house guest.

2.2. Retired US military personnel and their dependents.

2.3. US civilian personnel authorized exchange privileges and their dependents.

2.4. Other US personnel and their dependents as designated by the 39 ABW/CC.

2.5. Turkish military and their dependents; guest privileges are not authorized.

2.6. Only US military personnel and their dependents 18 years of age or older are authorized to sponsor Turkish guests. The sponsor may sign in a maximum of two (2) guests and must accompany them during use of the pool.

3. ADMISSION:

3.1. Everyone from infants to adults must pay to enter the pool enclosure. Only US currency will be accepted for passes.

3.2. Reciprocal pool pass privileges: All TDY personnel assigned to the base less than a 30-day period, and those who present a current season pass from their home base will be offered free swim privileges. TDY personnel assigned to Incirlik for more than 30 days will be considered the same as permanently assigned personnel.

4. REFUND POLICY: (For season pass holders)

4.1. PCS or TDY - Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

4.2. Recommended due to medical problems - must have written statement from medical officer.

4.3. Disciplinary actions are not cause for refund.

5. PROGRAMMING, RESERVATIONS AND RENTAL PROCEDURES:

5.1. The Base Outdoor Recreation/Swimming Pool supports the following programs:

5.1.2. Lap swim and 39 Med Group physical therapy - Tuesday through Friday.

5.1.3. Open public swim – Tuesday through Sunday

5.1.4. SCUBA classes as scheduled.

5.1.5. AYA swim team activities as scheduled.

5.1.6. Red Cross swimming lessons, children and adults as scheduled.

5.1.7. Red Cross lifeguard training and Water Safety Instructor courses as scheduled.

5.1.8. Child Development Center swimming program as scheduled.

5.1.9. High School Physical Education classes as scheduled.

5.1.10. Water Aerobics as scheduled.

5.1.11. Squadron PT by prior appointments only

5.2. Parties

5.2.1. Private parties are scheduled during non-operating hours of the pool and will not interfere with scheduled programs.

5.2.2. Reservations are made 7 days in advance at the Base Pool, Bldg #925. Reservations will be confirmed when a rental fee deposit of $25.00 is paid to the Outdoor Recreation Office. The balance of the rental fee is due at the base pool office by close of business the last duty day prior to the party. Refunds will be made according to actual costs incurred by Outdoor Recreation and the pool.

5.2.3. The rental fee charged for pool parties is based on additional costs for lifeguards. The number of people attending a party will determine the number of lifeguards required. Water slide usage will require one extra guard.

One lifeguard on duty for every 50 swimmers

- 0 to 100 2 guards

- 101 to 150 3 guards

- 151 to 200 4 guards

When alcohol is being served: 40 to 1 ratio

- 0 to 80 2 guards

- 81 to 120 3 guards

- 121 to 160 4 guards

5.2.5. The 39 FSS/CC, with coordination through 39 FSS/FSC must approve in writing the presence of alcoholic beverages at a private pool party. The party’s sponsor submits a letter of request outlining their rules for serving and consuming alcoholic beverages at the party.

6. SWIMMING POOL RULES

6.1. Minimum age requirements: Children 10 years of age or younger must be kept under direct supervision of an individual who is at least 18 years old. Children ages 11-13 can be left unattended only if they can demonstrate the ability to swim at least 12 meters (roughly 40 feet), tread water for one minute, and pull themselves from the water without using pool ladder as determined by the pool manager and/or on-duty lifeguard. Children having these basic water skills will be given a form of identification for subsequent pool access. Children 10 years old and younger must not be left unattended at the pool. Proper leak proof diapers must be used for children not potty trained.

6.2. Novice swimmers wishing to swim in the deep end of the pool will be required to pass a deepwater test given by the Pool Manager. The test will consist of swimming across the deep end of the pool and treading water for 30 seconds before touching the wall.

6.3. Patrons must wear appropriate bathing attire. The Pool Manager has the authority to make decisions concerning appropriate bathing attire. All shorts must be hemmed. Women are required to keep their tops on. Revealing swimsuits are not permitted by male or female patrons.

6.4. Personal facemasks or goggles must have plastic lenses or identifiable tempered glass. All other pool “toys” are prohibited.

6.5. A shower is required before entry onto the pool deck.

6.6 Personal property may be brought to the pool at the owner’s risk and may not be stored at the pool overnight. All lost and found items will be turned in to Security Police.

6.7. Consumption of food/beverages is restricted to designated areas and will not be brought into the apron of the pool. Smoking is prohibited inside the pool enclosure.

6.8. THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED:

- Profanity

- Nudity

- Consumption of personally procured alcoholic beverages

- Rough horseplay or dunking

- Running

- Diving in shallow portion of pool and backward/inward dives from boards or sides

6.9. Beach balls, any and all pool toys or inflatable flotation devices may not be brought into the pool during open swim times except during specially designated events. Exception: Life vests that are properly fitting and US Coast Guard (USCG) approved personal flotation devises (PFD), types I, II, or III are allowed during open recreational swim periods.

6.10. Street shoes may not be worn in the pool enclosure.

6.11. No playing of loud music. Headsets must be worn with any music device in the pool area.

6.12. Uncontrollable or misbehaving children, students or adults disturbing other swimmers, will be warned once then asked to leave if the behavior persists.

6.13. Individuals having a communicable disease will be denied entrance. No one wearing band-aids, affected by colds, skin disease, draining ears or obvious evidence of a communicable disease such as open sores or lesions may enter the pool enclosure.

6.14.Diving boards and slides:

6.14.1. Dives/jumps will be made standing, facing forward, directly off the end of the board.

No backward flips or inward dives allowed at any time.

6.14.2. Only one person at a time is permitted on the diving board and/or its ladder. After completing the dive from low board the diver must reach the pool side ladder before the next person can dive/jump.

6.15. Lifeguards have the authority to evict patrons who violate the rules or fail to heed instructions.

6.15.1. Incidents which result in eviction will be documented in the pool log and used as background information to justify suspension of pool privileges.

6.15.2. Patrons who are repeat violators of pool rules will be suspended from entering the base pool enclosure for three (3) calendar days.

7. SERIOUS ACCIDENTS: The pool manager and lifeguards will do the following in case of serious accident/incident or rescue that requires artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary-pulmonary resuscitation:

7.1. Immediately perform lifesaving procedures.

7.2. Immediately clear the pool of all swimmers and keep it clear until the emergency has passed.

7.3. At least one lifeguard must remain on the stand while swimmers are in the pool.

7.4. Lifeguard must remain with the victim until properly relieved by authorized medical personnel.

7.5. Lifeguards must not discuss or make any statement about the incident/accident to anyone except Air Force Medical personnel, command authorities, safety personnel and parents/spouse of the victim.

7.6. Lifeguards/staff must contact:

- Hospital Emergency Room

- Parents or spouse if appropriate

- Pool Manager

-Outdoor Recreation Director

-Chief, Community Services Flight

-Commander, Force Support Squadron.

8. CHLORINATION OPERATIONS: Chlorination operations are the sole responsibility of CE.

Under no circumstances will civilians make contact with chlorination equipment (with the exception of the Pool Manager and the Head Lifeguard).

8.1. In the event of a chlorine leak the senior lifeguard on duty will take the following action:

- Evacuate the pool.

- Contact the following agencies and key personnel:

- Base Civil Engineer - ext: 6356

- Base Fire Department - 911

- Pool Manager – ext: 3442

- Outdoor Recreation, Director - ext: 6044

- Chief, Community Services Flight - ext: 6873

8.2. The swimming pool will remain closed until approval to reopen is granted by proper authority.

8.3. All incidents must be documented in detail in the incident log.

9. SWIMMING POOL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

9.1. The master control panel for all electrical circuits is located in the janitor’s closet.

9.2. Pool staff personnel will proceed immediately to the master control panel and de-energize all electrical circuits in the event of a suspected or actual malfunction of the electrical system or equipment. Under no circumstances will lifeguards/pool staff attempt repairs of any kind. Pool staff will immediately notify CE service call desk ext. 6-6356 then notify the Outdoor Recreation

Director and document the incident in detail in the incident log.

9.3. The swimming pool will be evacuated of all patrons and remain closed until approval to open is granted by proper authority.

10. POOL HEATER PROCEDURES: Pool heater operation is the sole responsibility of CE pool operator. Pool Manager is the only person authorized to make temperature adjustments to the heat unit. Heat unit temperature adjustments will be documented in the daily log. Pool Manager will be authorized to order fuel for the heat unit. Report all heat unit malfunctions to the CE pool operator and Outdoor Recreation Director.

THOMAS D. AUSHERMAN, Maj, USAF

Commander, 39 th

Force Support Squadron

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

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AFI 34-202, Protecting Nonappropriated Fund Assets.

AFMAN 34-212, Control Procedures For Protecting NAF Assets

NA-37 Internal Controls for Services NAFI Activities

Abbreviations and Acronyms

NAF: Non-Appropriated Funds

AO: Accounting Office

HQ AFSVA: Headquarters Air Force Service Agency

SVFA: Financial Accounting Branch, Air Force Service Agency

NAFDIS: Non-appropriated Fund Data Interface System

RMFC: Resource Management Flight Chief

SAIS: Service Agency Information System

NAFFA: Non-Appropriated Fund Financial Analyst

POS: Point of Sale