(NEWEST 2026) LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which course of action, as a lifeguard manager, best illustrates how to advise
the lifeguard crew on how to finish an incident report? - ANSWER Reminding
staff to document only facts and not personal thoughts
A Lifeguard manager is using total coverage at the facility. This would
comprise: - ANSWER supervision of pool patrons by a single lifeguard.
Being able to see the entire zone is vital for effective surveillance. Which
condition would most likely adversely influence a lifeguard's ability to scan
effectively? - ANSWER Glare from the sun or overhead lighting
Which of the following would you list as an advantage of having an external
staff evaluation if you were a lifeguard manager? - ANSWER Success
obtained during testing would promote trust in the staff's ability.
Which of the following would be most important when conducting employee
performance evaluations? - ANSWER Having a checklist of measurable
performance criteria
A lifeguard manager participates in the decision to reopen the facility following
a significant event. Which of the following would have an impact on the
choice? - ANSWER -Number of lifeguards available and ready to return to
duty -Required equipment in place, ready and available
- Soiled areas cleaned and disinfected
An Aquatic facility chain of command frequently comprises the following:
Head lifeguards, lifeguards, facility manager, and lifeguards. Which person
would most likely be at the head of the chain of command? - ANSWER
Facility Manager
When addressing emergency action plans during pre-season orientation and
training, a lifeguard manager would be sure to - ANSWER -Discuss the
responsibilities of each lifeguard individually and as part of the team -Review
the team's role in emergencies
-Practice various EAP scenarios
, Which of the following describes how lifeguards fulfill the standard of care?
ANSWER : Providing appropriate information and cautions to help prevent
injuries -Attempting to rescue a person needing aid
-Providing emergency care according to the lifeguards level of training
The lifeguard squad has been involved in a critical event. Which of the
following statements would indicate that a lifeguard might be under stress from
a critical incident? - ANSWER "Its Out Fault. We should have done anything
more to save the man."
Which of the following best describes an off-site aquatic safety team member
exercising emergency action plans (EAPs) at your facility? ANSWER
Firefighters, law enforcement, and local emergency medical services (EMS)
personnel
Which of the following should you, as the lifeguard manager, conduct when
practicing emergency action plans (EAPs)? - ANSWER Make sure situation as
authentic as possible
Statutes or standards that control aquatics facilities would least likely address
which of the following? - ANSWER Ratio of male to female lifeguards
Which of the following would inspire your lifeguard squad the most? -
ANSWER -Leading by example -Determining the mood
-Showing enthusiasm for the team
As a lifeguard manager, you can improve professionally and expand your
knowledge base by undertaking which of the following? ANSWER : Going to
the website of the American Red Cross instructor's corner -Participating in
training sessions, workshops, and conferences
-Becoming a meber of a professional association
The U.S. Lifeguard standards coalition's mission focuses on - ANSWER
Researching, defining and supporting evidence-based standards for lifeguarding
and water rescue.
A Lifeguard manager helps to guarantee adherence to the standard of care by
undertaking which of the following? - ANSWER Ensuring that lifeguards
carry out their jobs in an adequate manner
Which of the following best sums up monitoring zones? The ANSWER varies
depending on the day, activity, and time of day.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which course of action, as a lifeguard manager, best illustrates how to advise
the lifeguard crew on how to finish an incident report? - ANSWER Reminding
staff to document only facts and not personal thoughts
A Lifeguard manager is using total coverage at the facility. This would
comprise: - ANSWER supervision of pool patrons by a single lifeguard.
Being able to see the entire zone is vital for effective surveillance. Which
condition would most likely adversely influence a lifeguard's ability to scan
effectively? - ANSWER Glare from the sun or overhead lighting
Which of the following would you list as an advantage of having an external
staff evaluation if you were a lifeguard manager? - ANSWER Success
obtained during testing would promote trust in the staff's ability.
Which of the following would be most important when conducting employee
performance evaluations? - ANSWER Having a checklist of measurable
performance criteria
A lifeguard manager participates in the decision to reopen the facility following
a significant event. Which of the following would have an impact on the
choice? - ANSWER -Number of lifeguards available and ready to return to
duty -Required equipment in place, ready and available
- Soiled areas cleaned and disinfected
An Aquatic facility chain of command frequently comprises the following:
Head lifeguards, lifeguards, facility manager, and lifeguards. Which person
would most likely be at the head of the chain of command? - ANSWER
Facility Manager
When addressing emergency action plans during pre-season orientation and
training, a lifeguard manager would be sure to - ANSWER -Discuss the
responsibilities of each lifeguard individually and as part of the team -Review
the team's role in emergencies
-Practice various EAP scenarios
, Which of the following describes how lifeguards fulfill the standard of care?
ANSWER : Providing appropriate information and cautions to help prevent
injuries -Attempting to rescue a person needing aid
-Providing emergency care according to the lifeguards level of training
The lifeguard squad has been involved in a critical event. Which of the
following statements would indicate that a lifeguard might be under stress from
a critical incident? - ANSWER "Its Out Fault. We should have done anything
more to save the man."
Which of the following best describes an off-site aquatic safety team member
exercising emergency action plans (EAPs) at your facility? ANSWER
Firefighters, law enforcement, and local emergency medical services (EMS)
personnel
Which of the following should you, as the lifeguard manager, conduct when
practicing emergency action plans (EAPs)? - ANSWER Make sure situation as
authentic as possible
Statutes or standards that control aquatics facilities would least likely address
which of the following? - ANSWER Ratio of male to female lifeguards
Which of the following would inspire your lifeguard squad the most? -
ANSWER -Leading by example -Determining the mood
-Showing enthusiasm for the team
As a lifeguard manager, you can improve professionally and expand your
knowledge base by undertaking which of the following? ANSWER : Going to
the website of the American Red Cross instructor's corner -Participating in
training sessions, workshops, and conferences
-Becoming a meber of a professional association
The U.S. Lifeguard standards coalition's mission focuses on - ANSWER
Researching, defining and supporting evidence-based standards for lifeguarding
and water rescue.
A Lifeguard manager helps to guarantee adherence to the standard of care by
undertaking which of the following? - ANSWER Ensuring that lifeguards
carry out their jobs in an adequate manner
Which of the following best sums up monitoring zones? The ANSWER varies
depending on the day, activity, and time of day.
