sunycortlandswimmingpoolsafetyplan.docVIP

SUNY Cortland Swimming Pool Safety Plan Preface The SUNY Cortland Swimming Pool Safety Plan is provided to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors to SUNY Cortland. It is designed to meet the requirements of the New York State Department of Health sections 6-1.23(c ) and 6-2.17(a)(4) of the New York State Sanitary Code. Name of Pool: Moffett Center Pool SUNY Cortland Graham Avenue Cortland, New York Park Center , Holsten Pool SUNY Cortland Pashley and Folmer Drives Cortland, NY 13045 Indoor facility Title: _______________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________________ Chain of Command The safe and effective operation of a bathing facility is dependant on the action and interaction of staff. A chain of command establishes a supervisory structure for personnel to use in carrying out their duties and is used to determine individual roles during emergency situations. Emergency procedures are developed to reflect each person’s specific training and responsibilities. SUNY Cortland’s Chain of Command is as follows: Administrative Maintenance Job Titles and Descriptions Each lifeguard and all other responsible personnel involved in the operation of the pool should be assigned tasks and know their routine and emergency responsibilities under the chain of command. Director of Recreational Sports – Overall supervision of Recreational Sports Programs, including open recreation, Kayaking and Canoeing, the swim club, and other pool operations. Graduate Assistant for Facilities and Aquatics – Aids the Director with supervision of Lifeguards and communicates with Building Administrators. Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates all lifeguards. Responsible for scheduling emergency training at least once per semester. Lifeguards – Over all swimmer safety, including enforcement of rules, maximum bathers, unlocking the pool, ensures safety equipment is available and in