Rowan College
at Burlington County
Aquatics Department
Andy Giles
Aquatics Coordinator
Barbara Long
Assistant Coordinator
Beth Haff & Hayley Artis
Head 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 Safety
with the RCBC Aquatics Program
For over 90 years, the American
Red Cross has been the leader in
preparedness education
Water Safety remains a key element
in the Red Cross Preparedness
Mission
The RCBC Aquatics Program
Emphasizes…….
 IMPORTANT SAFETY SKILLS
 FUNDAMENTAL SWIM SKILLS
 FUN
CONDITIONING & ENDURANCE
Core Safety Skills Practiced
Pool Rules
Water Safety
Never swim alone
Clothing &PFD Drill
Use of reaching or
throwing assists
Hazards of Diving
Boating Safety
Recognizing
Accidents...Call 911
Importance of CPR
Choking Prevention
Prevention of
Recreational Water
Illnesses
Learn-to-Swim Courses
6 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 Staff
Water 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 Classes
Aqua Tots
6 mths - 4 yrs
Super Tots
3 - 4 yrs
Preschool-K
4 – 6 yrs
Parent & Child
Water
Adjustment
Basic Skills
Safety Skills
Without parent
Water
Adjustment
Basic Skills
Safety Skills
Must be
pre-screened
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 Water
Levels I-2
Deep Water
Levels 3-6
Adult Swim Programs
More than just swimming…
Adult Swim Lessons
Aqua Fitness
RCBC Masters &
Triathlon Swimming
Lifeguard Training
CPR/AED/First Aid
Certification Classes
Kayaking (Paddle
Shack)
Scuba (Aqua-tech)
Fun Activities
Water Adjustment
Water Games
Water Relays
Circle Activities
Obstacle Courses
Water Polo
Water Basketball
Future Olympic Swimmer?!
Mini Competitive Clinic 5 - 7 yrs
Competitive Clinic
> 7 yrs
Home school- Stroke, Technique and
Endurance
Conditioning for High School Competitive
Swimmers
Technical 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-aids
Use Rest Room
Take Shower
Remove 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 time
Sign 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 Procedures
Children 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 Swimming
Healthy 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
Birthdays
Special Events
Call
(609) 894-9311 or
(856) 222-9311
ext. 1497
[email protected]
for more information
Fitness Center Membership
Family Memberships
Individual Memberships
Gray…..
Pool and Gymnasium
(usage fee, punch card)
Maroon
Pool, Gymnasium, Weights
Room, Sauna
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