YMCA SWIM INSTRUCTOR EXAM
Questions With Solutions
What are the recommended student to instructor ratio for Swim Starters, Swim Basics, and Swim
Strokes? Parent child 1:10-12, Preschool 1:4-6, Youth 1:4-8, Teen/Adult 1:6-12
What is the acronym for the YMCA water safety program? SAW, Safety Around Water
When enforcing rules you should be firm, fair, and what? Tactful
Who is the sole authority of the pool during an emergency action plan? Lifeguard
What are the early warning signs of drowning? Hair in eyes, exhaustion, two heads
together, hand waving, vertical, timid, not responding
When would you use an accident report and incident report? Medical, documentation
What is your role as a YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant? Assist lifeguard
Questions With Solutions
What are the recommended student to instructor ratio for Swim Starters, Swim Basics, and Swim
Strokes? Parent child 1:10-12, Preschool 1:4-6, Youth 1:4-8, Teen/Adult 1:6-12
What is the acronym for the YMCA water safety program? SAW, Safety Around Water
When enforcing rules you should be firm, fair, and what? Tactful
Who is the sole authority of the pool during an emergency action plan? Lifeguard
What are the early warning signs of drowning? Hair in eyes, exhaustion, two heads
together, hand waving, vertical, timid, not responding
When would you use an accident report and incident report? Medical, documentation
What is your role as a YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant? Assist lifeguard
