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