(A) All swimming pool personnel shall set good examples and not deviate from established rules and regulations. If a person obeys the rules, it is much easier for him or her to enforce them.
(B) Each employee is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations in their specific job.
(C) In the event that a patron is not willing to cooperate with your reasonable request, the assistance of the pool manager or, in his or her absence, the head lifeguard should be sought.
(D) At no time, lay a hand on a patron for disciplinary action unless it is in the process of breaking up a fight.
(E) If in circumstances where patron will not obey the pool manager or, in his or her absence, the head guard, call the Police Department and/or Director of Parks and Recreation for their assistance.
(F) In cases where a patron is asked to leave the swimming pool premises, if it is a minor, call parents first before sending home. Explain to parents why child is being sent home and for how long child’s privilege is suspended from pool. Pool manager or head lifeguard is to make the call.
(G) If you do not reach parents, have child remain in an area where they can be watched, but not in the pool or in an area that would interfere with the operation of the swimming pool. Sending children home without parents’ knowledge is not a safe practice.
(H) If anyone is suspended from the privilege of using the swimming pool, a report should be sent to the Director of Parks and Recreation, giving specific details of what happened. A formal letter written by the Director of Parks and Recreation will be forwarded to the party (if an adult) or to the parents (if a minor) explaining the action taken and when the party will be granted permission to use the swimming pool again.
(I) Listed below are the penalties for disobedience of different rules and regulations. The penalties are not negotiable. The object is to treat all patrons the same no matter who they are.
Offense | First Incident | Second Incident | Third Incident |
Offense | First Incident | Second Incident | Third Incident |
Bring pets inside pool area | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Bringing glass containers or objects in pool area | |||
Chewing gum, eating outside designated area | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Distracting lifeguards attention on purpose | 2 weeks | Remainder of season | |
Failure to obey pool personnel | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | Remainder of season |
Failure to take soap and water shower | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Interfering with emergency or drill | Remainder of season | ||
Non-swimmer in deep end | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Participating in dangerous practices | Warning | 2 weeks | 4 weeks |
Smoking on pool premises | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Spitting, spouting water or blowing nose in water | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Swimming during non-supervised hours | Remainder of season | ||
Unauthorized use of safety equipment | Warning | 2 weeks | 4 weeks |
Under the influence of alcohol or narcotics | Remainder of season | ||
Use of foul language | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
Wearing street shoes on pool deck | Warning | 1 week | 2 weeks |
(Prior Code, § 28-4-10)