YMCA Lifeguard test
List some characteristics required to be a successful lifeguard - ANSCares about others
Strong and fit
is a good swimmer
is a role model
wants to help others
can stay cool under pressure
How are attitude and physical fitness important to being a lifeguard? - ANSAttitude gives everyone
around you what your intentions are and they will give the respect and the abilities to lead. Physical will
help you prevent accidents from happening and if in a emergency situation can help you pick up anyone
whos in danger.
Explain what Q-1-2 represents and how to use it. - ANSQ: Question: what you think I called you for?
1: warning: I saw...
2: Take a break
List and explain the four steps of PACA - ANSP: What is the PROBLEM or situation?
A: What are the ALTERNATIVES?
C: What are the CONSEQUENCES of the alternatives: are they positive or negative?
A: what is the ACTION or decision?
What are zone coverage and entire-are coverage? When is each one used? - ANSEntire-area coverage is
for when one lifeguard has to supervise the entire swimming area such as a small pool.
The zone allows great flexibility for handling the changing needs of a dynamic aquatic environment
Describe the different lifeguard stations and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. -
ANSRotation systems are when two or more lifeguards are on duty and have a regular rotation is
necessary every 20 to 30 minutes. A advantage is that lifeguards can share with one another about some
possible situations in the pool. In this you would be able to use your sight lines.
List some characteristics required to be a successful lifeguard - ANSCares about others
Strong and fit
is a good swimmer
is a role model
wants to help others
can stay cool under pressure
How are attitude and physical fitness important to being a lifeguard? - ANSAttitude gives everyone
around you what your intentions are and they will give the respect and the abilities to lead. Physical will
help you prevent accidents from happening and if in a emergency situation can help you pick up anyone
whos in danger.
Explain what Q-1-2 represents and how to use it. - ANSQ: Question: what you think I called you for?
1: warning: I saw...
2: Take a break
List and explain the four steps of PACA - ANSP: What is the PROBLEM or situation?
A: What are the ALTERNATIVES?
C: What are the CONSEQUENCES of the alternatives: are they positive or negative?
A: what is the ACTION or decision?
What are zone coverage and entire-are coverage? When is each one used? - ANSEntire-area coverage is
for when one lifeguard has to supervise the entire swimming area such as a small pool.
The zone allows great flexibility for handling the changing needs of a dynamic aquatic environment
Describe the different lifeguard stations and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. -
ANSRotation systems are when two or more lifeguards are on duty and have a regular rotation is
necessary every 20 to 30 minutes. A advantage is that lifeguards can share with one another about some
possible situations in the pool. In this you would be able to use your sight lines.
