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Royal Life Saving Society UK Rookie Lifeguard Instructor Course 2014

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Course Summary The Royal Life Saving Society UK The Rookie Lifeguard Programme The Role of the Rookie Instructor Safety Management Teaching and Learning Life Support Assessing Skills Teaching and Assessing Practical

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The RLSS UK Awards and Qualifications Activity How many RLSS UK awards and qualifications can you think of?

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The RLSS UK Structure Branches Affiliated Lifesaving/Lifeguarding Clubs and ATCs RLSS UK Individual Members Project Working Groups RLSS UK members (volunteers), staff, and industry representatives supporting and developing the work of the Society Project Working Groups RLSS UK members (volunteers), staff, and industry representatives supporting and developing the work of the Society Regions Management Board RLSS UK Head Office Management and Operations Corporate Services Communications and Marketing Development Programmes Lifesaving Sport Volunteer Engagement RLSS UK Head Office Management and Operations Corporate Services Communications and Marketing Development Programmes Lifesaving Sport Volunteer Engagement

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RLSS UK Group Lifesavers Direct IQL UK Ltd The RLSS UK Structure

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Assistant Lifesaving Instructor Young Leader Assistant Lifesaving Instructor Young Leader Rookie Lifeguard Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Tutor Instructor Qualifications Community awards (non-vocational) Trainer Assessor National Trainer Assessor Mentor/Advisor Senior National Trainer Assessor Trainer Assessor Qualifications Work based qualifications (vocational) Community Instructor The RLSS UK Training Qualifications

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The Rookie Lifeguard Programme

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The Rookie Lifeguard Programme Structure Learn to Swim Speciality Awards Water Safety Life Support Paddle board Winter Safety Beach Activities Many more Rookie Lifeguard Master Award Rookie Lifeguard Master Award

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The Rookie Lifeguard Programme Administration Register the course online at www.rlss.org.uk Order course materials from www.lifesaversdirect.co.uk Teach and assess the Rookie award Award Rookies with the award certificate, badge, and sticker Rookie materials Award certificates come with an award badge and sticker Progress books (optional)

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The Role of the Rookie Lifeguard Instructor

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Rookie Instructor Roles and Responsibilities The role of the Rookie Instructor is to teach and assess the Rookie lifesaving skills in a manner that promotes the learning and development of Rookie Lifeguard candidates in a safe and friendly environment. As representatives of the Royal Lifesaving Society UK, Rookie Instructors should always strive to meet and exceed the standards of best practice detailed in the Societys publications and guidance.

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Rookie Instructor Attributes Activity What are the attributes of a great Instructor?

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Rookie Instructor Teaching Awards Rookie Instructors can teach: Rookie Lifeguard programme Rookie Instructors can easily upgrade to become: Lifesaving Instructors Community Instructors

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Rookie Instructor Any questions about the role of the Rookie Lifeguard Instructor?

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Safety Management

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Safety Management Working with Swimming Pools Supervision and Rescue Requirements Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools Safe Supervision for Teaching and Coaching Swimming Risk Assessment NOP EAP PSOP Impact on Rookie Lifeguard Classes Rookie Instructors must be aware of the PSOP of the pool that they teach at, and should ensure that their teaching is always in line with the venues safety requirements

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Safety Management Dynamic Risk Assessments Dynamic Risk Assessment The Dynamic Risk Assessment is a visual appraisal by the Instructor before and during the lesson, which takes in to account the changing environment.

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Safety Management Dynamic Risk Assessments Activity Perform a Dynamic Risk Assessment for a Rookie Lifeguard class, either at the pool where you teach or at the pool which is hosting this course. The lesson will include rope throw rescues, and the Rookies will be confident swimmers. What you need to do: Identify the hazards Assess the risks Implement control measures Things to consider: The pupils ability, experience and age Class size Type of activity taking place Affect on other pool users Hazards that may develop during the lesson (slippery floors, equipment used) Requirements of the PSOP

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Safety Management Supervision Supervision for Safety Take a register Count the candidates before, during, and after the session Test candidates in shallow water before entering deep water Ensure candidates inform you if they are leaving the pool and when they return Ensure candidates understand the safety requirements Ensure adequate rescue equipment is nearby (reaching poles, throw bags, etc) Ensure Lifeguards are on duty (if required by the NOP) Ensure there is a phone with an external line available for calling the emergency services

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Safety Management Supervision Supervision for Effective Teaching Candidate to Rookie Instructor ratio Instructor position on the poolside Small GroupLarge Group

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Safety Management Safe Use of Water Space Factors that affect the water space include: The activity Pool area Pool depth Candidate ability Equipment How can pool space be maximised? What teaching techniques can be used? How can risk be managed?

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Safety Management Rules and Disciplines Rules and the enforcement of rules, are a requirement of safe practice Activity What rules should apply: In the changing rooms On the poolside In the water

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Safety Management Rules and Discipline What disciplinary methods can be used to enforce the rules? How can Instructors, Clubs and Leisure Centres ensure that discipline is fair and equitable?

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Safety Management Safeguarding Safeguarding Responsibilities of the Rookie Instructor: An adult has a moral and statutory duty of care, custody and control of any child under the age of 18 years under their supervision. The Rookie Instructor can be an important link in identifying cases where a young person needs protection. Everyone within RLSS UK has a duty to respond to complaints about poor practice or allegations of abuse.

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Safety Management Safety and Safeguarding Information and Support Resources Rookie Instructor Pack RLSS UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy RLSS UK Code of Practice Support Your local Club/Branch RLSS UK HQ

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Safety Management Any Questions about Safety Management?

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Learning and Teaching

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Learning and Teaching Learning Styles and Preferences Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic

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Learning and Teaching Learning Styles and Preferences Activity What is your learning preference: Visual, Auditory or Kinaesthetic?

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Learning and Teaching Learning Styles and Preferences Visual Learners Learn best by: Having a clear view of the Instructor Seeing demonstrations, diagrams, charts, handouts etc Creating notes, including diagrams and colour Mind mapping processes Use of multi-media, including computers and video Working in a quiet place, away from distractions and noise

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Learning and Teaching Learning Styles and Preferences Auditory Learners Learn best by: Listening to information, discussions, talking things through Reading aloud to themselves Verbally summarising, talking to oneself Explaining the topic to someone else Using mnemonics to aid memorisation Using story telling

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Learning and Teaching Learning Styles and Preferences Kinaesthetic Learners Learn best by: Copying demonstrations Making or drawing models Underlining key points Making visual gestures whilst explaining Being physically active during learning Avoiding being still for too long (tend to fidget in a lecture situation)

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Learning and Teaching Teaching Methods Activity Which Teaching Methods suite each Learning Style? Demonstration Lecture Question and answer Practical activities Rehearsal Individual, pair, group or whole class (teamwork) activities Tests Guided discovery Diagrams, pictures Video Handouts and worksheets Experimenting

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Learning and Teaching Presentation Skills Personal Skills Dress Appropriate for the task Manner Body language and confidence Voice Volume, pitch, clarity and speed Positioning Suitable to activity/environment/candidates

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Learning and Teaching Presentation Skills - Positioning Large group Small group ClassroomPool

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Learning and Teaching Teaching on the Poolside Its all about communication: Stand where you can be seen and heard Project your voice, but try not to shout Slow you speech down to increase the clarity Use your arms to demonstrate (and legs) Use eye contact to engage your candidates Use props and equipment Use demonstrations from the poolside, or ask more able candidates to demonstrate in the water Consider the VAK needs of your candidates Maintain the focus of your class dont let the chatter boxes get carried away

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Learning and Teaching The PIE Approach Implement Evaluate Plan

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Learning and Teaching Teaching programmes

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Learning and Teaching Planning Activity Choose one skills from the Skill Guide within the Rookie Instructor Pack and create a session plan using the template provided. Your session must include: An introductory activity and warm up A main theme (the skill) A game or activity to practice the skill A concluding activity or summary

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Learning and Teaching Any questions about Learning and Teaching?

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Life Support and First Aid

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Life Support Life Support is the provision of basic CPR or basic lifesaving first aid to a casualty immediately after they become unconscious, ill or injured, until more qualified help arrives. The aims of life support are: To preserve life To obtain further qualified assistance without delay

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Life Support Manikin Cleansing Activity Disassemble, clean, and reassemble a resuscitation manikin

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Life Support CPR Life Support Class Demonstration

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Life Support CPR Activity Prepare a Rookie Life Support session

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Life Support CPR Activity Using your lesson plan teach Rookie Lifeguard Life Support to the class. Give each other feedback on your presentation skills.

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Practical Teaching Activities Activity In groups deliver your Life Support session. Give each other feedback on your presentation skills.

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Life Support Any questions about Life Support and First Aid?

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Assessment of Rookie Lifeguard Awards

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Assessing The Rookie Lifeguard Programme Assessment of the Rookie Lifeguard Awards is performed by the Rookie Instructor who is teaching the class. Candidates can be assessed: In an assessment at the end of the course or Continually throughout the course To pass the assessment, Rookies must complete all skills detailed in the award syllabus

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Assessing Skills Observe and/or question Compare to established criteria Pass or Fail/Give feedback

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Assessing Skills Types of Feedback Positive Feedback Informs the candidate about what they are doing well Negative Feedback Informs the candidate about what they are not doing well Constructive Feedback All feedback should be constructive, improving the candidates self knowledge and helping them to set new goals for achievement Bad Feedback If feedback is communicated poorly, it can de-motivate, humiliate, or embarrass the candidate. This can be avoided by getting to know the candidate, and giving feedback in a manor that they will be comfortable with (possibly away from the class)

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Assessing The Rookie Lifeguard Programme Any questions about Assessing the Rookie Lifeguard Awards?

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Practical Teaching Activities

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Activity In the Pool In groups take it in turns to lead the teaching of the aquatic Rookie skills

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Next Steps 1. Ensure that you have filled in all of your details on the course attendance form and returned it to your Course Tutor. 2. You will be receive a Card of Authority from RLSS UK detailing your Rookie Lifeguard Instructor qualification 3. Consider becoming a Lifesaving Instructor, visit www.rlss.org.uk

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