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NLS Waterpark

Description:

The NLS Waterpark certification builds on the fundamental knowledge, skills and values taught in the NLS Pool & Core option to train lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a waterpark environment.

NOTE: Start training Now for the 2012 NLS Physical Standards

2012 NLS Waterpark Physical Standards

Starting in deep water, roll over an unconscious victim with a suspected spinal injury indeep water. Carry the victim 15 metres while maintaining immobilization and supportingthe victim’s mouth and nose above the water.
Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre head up approach to contact a distressedvictim in deep water; carry the victim 10 metres supporting head and shoulders abovewater.

Prerequisites:

NLS Core and Pool Option	Issued within 2 years
CPR C	Issued within 1 year

Instructional Time:

24 hours including water and classroom time.

Taught by a current NLS Waterpark Instructor.

Recognition:

A temporary certification card is issued on the last day of course to successful candidates that have shown all pre-requisites. A permanent Certification Card will be mailed to the address indicated on the course roster. Contact the Lifesaving Society if a permanent card has not been received within 60 days of course completion.

Currency:

NLS Waterpark is current for 2 years. Candidates can recertify within 7 years from the last certification date.

Please note that the Lifesaving Society does not grant extensions.

Evaluation and Other Items:

Distinguish between a waterpark and other aquatic facilities. Identify the increased potential for danger in a waterpark.

Demonstrate an understanding of safety considerations and effective lifeguarding for the following types of slides:
- Moderate slides
- High-speed slides
- Drop-off slides
- Free-fall slides
- "Kiddie" slides

Demonstrate an understanding of safety considerations and effective lifeguarding for river rides, including:
- Continuous rivers
- Stop-and-go rivers
- Slow rivers
- Activity rivers
Demonstrate an understanding of safety considerations and effective lifeguarding for wave pools.

Walk through a waterpark, evaluate the on-going activities, and identify potential hazards.

Demonstrate entries and removals appropriate to wave pools, slides, catch basins, and other waterpark apparatus.

Demonstrate an effective search of a waterpark for a missing person.

As a member of a team, perform a rescue of a victim with a suspected spinal injury who is located in a catch basin, wave pool, flume, or who has fallen from a height.