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Rowan College at Burlington CountyAquatics Department
Andy GilesAquatics Coordinator
Barbara LongAssistant Coordinator
Beth Haff & Hayley ArtisHead Aquatics Instructors
Did you Know...The most common cause of accidental death in children under 5 is DROWNING.
Over 60% of people who drown never intended to get wet!!
A Commitment to Water Safetywith the RCBC Aquatics Program
For over 90 years, the American Red Cross has been the leader in preparedness educationWater Safety remains a key element
in the Red Cross Preparedness Mission
The RCBC Aquatics ProgramEmphasizes…….
IMPORTANT SAFETY SKILLS
FUNDAMENTAL SWIM SKILLS
FUN
CONDITIONING & ENDURANCE
Core Safety Skills Practiced
Pool RulesWater SafetyNever swim aloneClothing &PFD DrillUse of reaching or
throwing assistsHazards of Diving
Boating SafetyRecognizing
Accidents...Call 911Importance of CPRChoking PreventionPrevention of
Recreational Water Illnesses
Learn-to-Swim Courses6 Levels of Development
*Level 1- Introduction to Water Skills
*Level 2- Fundamental Aquatic Skills
*Level 3- Stroke Development
*Level 4- Stroke Improvement
*Level 5- Stroke Refinement
*Level 6- Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Aquatic StaffWater Safety Instructors certified by the
American Red Cross (WSI)
Over a century of combined instructor experience
Instructor Aides to assist in classes keeping a low instructor to swimmer ratio
Head Instructors : Barbara…Beth…Hayley…Linda…Val…Bill …Meghan…Joyce
Toddler Swim ClassesAqua Tots
6 mths - 4 yrs Parent & Child
Water Adjustment Basic Skills
Safety Skills
Super Tots 3 - 4 yrs
Without parent
Water Adjustment Basic Skills
Safety Skills Must be
pre-screened
Preschool-K 4 – 6 yrs
Strokes on
Front and Back Prone Floating Back Floating
Bubble Blowing Hold Breath Faces Wet Bobbing
Safety Skills
Youth Swim Classes @ RCBC
Ages 6 – 13 years
Shallow WaterLevels I-2
Deep WaterLevels 3-6
Adult Swim ProgramsMore than just swimming…
Adult Swim LessonsAqua FitnessRCBC Masters &
Triathlon SwimmingLifeguard TrainingCPR/AED/First Aid
Certification ClassesKayaking (Paddle
Shack)Scuba (Aqua-tech)
Fun Activities
Water AdjustmentWater GamesWater RelaysCircle ActivitiesObstacle CoursesWater PoloWater Basketball
Future Olympic Swimmer?!Mini Competitive Clinic 5 - 7 yrsCompetitive Clinic > 7 yrsHome school- Stroke, Technique and
Endurance Conditioning for High School Competitive
SwimmersTechnical Swim Training(1 instructor per
3 students)
Not Permitted To Swim…. Diarrhea Past Week Fever Skin Rash Open Cuts or Sores Bleeding Teeth Runny Nose Skin Disease Communicable
Disease
Remove band-aidsUse Rest RoomTake ShowerRemove Jewelry
Parent/Guardian
Do not leave children unattended.
Monitor children in hallway…no running, climbing, or entering rooms.
Watch class through observation windows -when it is not parent watch day.
Be available during class to take child to rest room or if needed for an emergency.
Infant/Toddler Pool Policy
MUST WEAR plastic pants with snug fitting legs over a cloth or swim diapers ( under 3 years old)
Parent needs to check the diaper frequently during swimming
Notify the lifeguard and exit pool immediately if feces is found or child spits up in the pool
First Day Pre-School & School Age Classes
Arrive at the Pemberton Campus – Parking lot 12 (P.E. Building)
Be on timeSign In Child at Swimming Table … Confirm correct phone number/name… Complete cards
(purple pre-school /white school age)… Sign assumption of risk /release/photo form
Child enters through gender appropriate locker room or pool door and sits on bleacher
First Day Aqua Tot and Adult Classes
Be on time
Children 3 and under with Adult enter through locker room to pool enclosure and sits on bleachers
No earlier than 5 minutes before class time
Sign In Child at the desk or with the instructor in the pool area
Locker Room ProceduresChildren enter through gender appropriate
locker room or pool door and sit on bleacher
Do not leave valuables in the locker room…Lock lockers during use and then remove
Children will be dismissed to their parents in the pool area
In the Women’s Locker Room – Boy’s should change in the Baby area
In the Men’s Locker Room – Girls should change in the Baby area
Swim Classes
Excellent Instruction Swim Guidelines Show and Tell Days ARC Safety Videos PFD Clothes Day in the
Water Swim Record Cards Ribbons or Certificates BCC Patches Available
Healthy SwimmingHealthy Swimming Brochure
Center for Disease Control available on Campus
ALL SWIMMERS“ 3 PLEAs” to stop germs from causing
illness at the pool“ 3 PLEAs” to keep germs out of the pool
and your community
Splash Parties @ RCBC
BirthdaysSpecial Events
Call (609) 894-9311 or
(856) 222-9311ext. 1497
[email protected] for more information
Fitness Center MembershipFamily MembershipsIndividual Memberships
Gray…..Pool and Gymnasium
(usage fee, punch card)
MaroonPool, Gymnasium, Weights
Room, Sauna
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